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Simulation Orientation
Introduction of the PlayersRole Assignments and Responsibilities
Legislators Executive Branch Media
Storylines and General ConsiderationsA Typical Simulation SessionThe Legislative Process: A Brief RefresherHow to….Group MeetingsDiscussion with Simulation Alumni
Role Assignments and Responsibilities
Legislators Consider bills referred to your committee and floor. Strategize with party members in your own and other
house Introduce your own bill(s) and pursue your own political
and policy agendaExecutive Branch
Pursue the President’s legislative and budget agenda. Lobby members of Congress in support of that agenda. Respond to domestic and international events
Media Cover the simulation through observation and
interviews. Report on the events of the simulation at each session.
Storylines and General Considerations
Storylines Budget President’s Legislative Agenda International and Domestic Events
Outside these storylines the direction of the simulation is entirely in your hands!
General considerations Divided Government House or Senate Majority or Minority Party Member
Assessing Your Simulation Performance
Written Assignments Role Analysis Legislative Analysis Worksheet Simulation Journals Mid-Simulation Assessment Final Simulation Analysis
In-Class Simulation Performance
Peer Evaluations
A Typical Simulation Session
Before the Simulation Begins Drop off your written assignment Pick up a legislative activity report and your correspondence Find your assigned seat
Report from EstorianPress ConferencesSimulation Deliberations
Legislators meet with Committees or in Full Session Executive branch meets together Media begins covering events
Committee Chairs and House/Senate Leaders Submit Legislative Reports
How To…
Hold a press conferenceWork with/influence the mediaIntroduce a bill/issue an executive orderConsider a piece of legislation in committeeConsider a bill on the floorFilibuster (Senate)Get a bill out of a committee without a vote
(House)
Group Work
Legislative Go over first twenty bills referred to committee Identify each party’s likely views on the bills Introduce yourself to allies in opposing house’s committee
Executive Branch Develop your legislative agenda Write/assign sections of SOTU speech Introduce yourself to relevant leadership in your field
Media Observe committee meetings Review legislation being considered in House/Senate