Mock Congress: Day 1 - Writing Bills

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Mock Congress Day 1 - Writing Bills

• Chapter 15 - Government for and by the People

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Bell Activity
No gum in class. Throw it in the garbage before
class begins!

• Your words are bill establish
• Find the word on your blue study guide and
  complete the following information for the word.
• Find the definition using a glossary.
• Use your own knowledge and experience to complete
  the rest of the definition.
• Where should your backpack be?

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Does your work looksomething like this?
Word bill Word bill My Understanding 4 3 2 1
Definition Definition Draw a picture of it
Draw a picture of it
Draw a picture of it
Sentence Sentence Draw a picture of it
Draw a picture of it
Draw a picture of it
Synonym/Example Antonym/Non-Example Draw a picture of it
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Does your work looksomething like this?
Word bill Word bill My Understanding 4 3 2 1
Definition a written proposal for a law Definition a written proposal for a law Draw a picture of it
Draw a picture of it
Draw a picture of it
Sentence The senator proposed a bill Sentence The senator proposed a bill Draw a picture of it
would make it illegal to text while would make it illegal to text while Draw a picture of it
driving. driving. Draw a picture of it
Synonym/Example proposed law Antonym/Non-Example law Draw a picture of it
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Does your work looksomething like this?
Word establish Word establish My Understanding 4 3 2 1
Definition to bring about permanently Definition to bring about permanently Draw a picture of it
Draw a picture of it
Draw a picture of it
Sentence The town was established in Sentence The town was established in Draw a picture of it
1887. 1887. Draw a picture of it
Draw a picture of it
Synonym/Example sound, set up, institute Antonym/Non-Example end, finish, impermanent Draw a picture of it
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Today we will learn

• History Objective We will be able to describe
  how a bill becomes a law, and we will learn how
  to write a bill.
• Behavior Objective Work Ethic We will listen
  to how to write a bill then write our own bills.

• Language Objective We will write our own bill
  for the Mock Congress.

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Welcome to Congress

• Over the rest of the week the MLMS Mock Congress
  will be in session.
• Our first job is to understand how to create new
  legislation or laws that will benefit the class.

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What a bill does

• Your bill should do something to benefit the
  class or make a positive change.
• You cannot, however, violate any school rules
  (such as no cell phones, hats, etc.). Bills that
  violate school rules will either be discarded
  during the Mock Congress or they will be subject
  to Judicial Review.

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A Good Bill

• A good bill is well thought out, carefully
  considers all of the possible consequences of the
  law, and will take steps to make sure the class
  suffers no negative side effects.

• You also have to consider who will see that the
  law is carried out (it cannot be Ms. Thatcher
  unless previous permission in given), will it
  cost anything, and how much time it will take.

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Lets look at a good bill

• The Mount Logan Middle School 2011 Super Activity

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Ballot 1st Hour
Party Assignment Pass, Extra Study Day, Test Help w/handout, Free Day Study Guides on Test, Free Day, No Movie Notes, Water Passes Hat Day, Drink Day, No Ticket Bathroom, Movie Day
Governor Nate Kalea Jaykob
Att. General Austin Kyla Kylor
Senators Gabe Rafael Corbin David Bailey SaBenBe Marycielo Skyler Michael
House of Reps. Maddy McKell MariAna Abdul Jessica Cintia Tiffny Donald Juan Carlos
Voting 1 governor 6 for the Senate 1 attorney
general 12 for the House
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Ballot 2nd Hour
Party Candy Allowed, Electronics, Less Homework Superiors Study Guides on Tests, Electronics, Currency System, Free Assignment No Study Guides, Bathroom Water breaks, Paper Organizers, Test Choices
Governor Anthony Chase Ann
Att. General Florian Alex A Sierra
Senators Matt Alex H Everett Angel Tyler Erick Kyle Elise Danielle MaKenzie Sydnee
House of Reps. Chris Scott Aiden Kamary Naw Eh Ariel Delia Paola Eunbin
Voting 1 governor 6 for the Senate 1 attorney
general 12 for the House
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Ballot 3rd Hour
Party Less Study Guides, No Bathroom tickets, Easier Assignments, No Homework No Tardy party, Soda Day, Electronic Tuesday Day to Work, Less Notes, Free Friday, Movie Day
Governor Than Landon Jose
Att. General David Konner Ricky
Senators Shayden Kyler Isaac Elias Zach Robbie Brinlee Cally Lexi Maria Suraj Omar
House of Reps. Tylin Katelyn Marie Bryce Nick Andrew Srienoch
Voting 1 governor 6 for the Senate 1 attorney
general 12 for the House
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Ballot 4th Hour
Party Presidents Chew gum in class, sit anywhere, no study guides, treats and cupcakes Swaggers Music, Vocabulary help, Soda, Free Restrooms Bosses Any drinks allowed, Freeday Friday, Movie Day Friday, Lunch Early
Governor Hannah Mya Sirius
Att. General Celeste Anna Justin
Senators Htat Htat Eh Doh Doh Dema Rebecca Shaylee Karley Harrison Carson Bridger Jesse
House of Reps. Dariana Saira Arath Guadalupe Kylie Viviana Zoe Brynnan Sam TJ Braden John Logan
Voting 1 governor 6 for the Senate 1 attorney
general 12 for the House
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Ballot 5th Hour
Party Bring Electronics to Play, Movie Day, Allow texting in class, Allow music in Class Hipsters Tutor Tuesday, No more packets, Free Assignment, Class Outside
Governor Noah Mitchell
Att. General Owen Zoyee
Senators Aliki Jeremiah Mason Callyann Todd Caden Paige
House of Reps. Josh Edward Cameron Reagan Kylie Sara Jess Thalia Jessica
Voting 1 governor 6 for the Senate 1 attorney
general 12 for the House
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Ballot 6th Hour
Party No work day, More time to work, Free bathroom passes, Class outside Stellito Free Essay, Study Guide Help, Ieverything, No homework
Governor Isaac S Berkley
Att. General Riley Taylee
Senators David Garrison Isaac L Camila Olivia Jazmyn Haylie
House of Reps. Angie Austin Sam Jackson Dreu Marissa Karina Ashlyn Britney D Brittny K Sadie Jaylee
Voting 1 governor 6 for the Senate 1 attorney
general 12 for the House