Senate Simulation

Senate Simulation Mr. Smith and Mr. Clodfelter- Rm. AA24 American Government Over the next several days you will take on the role of a United States Senator. You will create your own bill, take part in the party caucus, determine which bills will be debated on the Senate floor and vote on the bills to determine their life expectancy as a bill or law. The following questions and steps will help determine where you will sit within the Senate floor. Answer these questions as honestly and accurately as you can. Party Affiliation - Which party would you like to be a part of? Circle your answer Democrats

Republicans

Independent

No Preference

Experience Level - Would you like to be a player within the Senate with a lot of power or someone who is a little younger but not worn down by Washington politics? Congressional Leadership

Committee Member

Freshman

Issues - Rate the issues that concern you the most from 1 to 9. 1 being the most important to you, 9 being the least important. Economy (Stimulus, Taxes, Jobs)

Education

Foreign Relations

(Public, Higher Ed)

(Iraq, Afghanistan, Iran, N. Korea,

Civil Rights (Affirmative Action, Equality)

Guns (Rights vs Control)

Health (Abortion, Stem Cell Swine Flu)

Immigration (Illegal Immigration)

Environment (Wildlife, Forests,

Energy (Oil dependence,

Venezuela)

Water, Air)

Hybrids)