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Why Vote? A Public Awareness Campaign

Students will learn that towns include people whose jobs contribute to the quality of community life. Students will use the online activity “How Does Government Affect Me?” as a springboard to discuss the importance of voting. The lesson will culminate with the creation of “Please Vote” bookmarks, a public awareness campaign.

Know Your Local Government

The purpose of this activity is to introduce students to the local government structure and the people in the various power positions. They will see day to day activities that directly affects their lives, and ways people can influence the actions of these people in power. Where they can see day to day progress or activities on behalf of this level of government that affects their lives.

Government Games

Cast your vote, prepare a budget, or propose a new law with this unique game! Use Model Magic® to create a board game to explore how your country’s government works.

Government

Declaration of Independence & U.S. Constitution – Bill of Rights
Understanding
Review the history of the Declaration of Independence & Constitution.
Understand citizens’ rights by researching the Constitution’s “Bill of Rights.”
Understand the democratic process.

Special Interests: How Would A Legislator Vote?

In these role-plays, students act as elected officials who must vote on five bills that relate to special interests of groups that financed their campaigns. How will they vote?

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