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Congress Simulation
Congress Simulation
Congratulations Senators! Youve been elected to office and are now trying to pass a bill through
Congress. Use this worksheet to help you plan your strategy for passing your bill in Congress.
I, (insert name), do solemnly swear, that I have come to class prepared; that I will treat my fellow
Senators and President with respect; and that I will support and defend the Constitution of the United
States against all enemies, foreign and domestic; that I will bear true faith and allegiance to the same; that
I take this obligation freely, without any mental reservation or purpose of evasion; and that I will well and
faithfully discharge the duties of the office on which I am about to enter: So help me God." (5 U.S.C.
3331. Modified)
Keywords
Majority leader- Chief spokesperson for the majority party, spokesperson for entire Senate
Minority leader- Chief spokesperson for the minority party
Whip(s)- officials of a political party whose task is to ensure party discipline in a legislature. Whips are
the party's "enforcers"; they invite their fellow legislators to vote according to the official party policy
Tabled bills- to postpone or suspend consideration of a pending motion or bill. To fail the bill.
Happy Congress simulation and may the odds be ever in your favor!