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"Let us Reason Together" Lyndon Johnson, Master Legislator

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers explore the contributions of Lyndon B. Johnson. In this congress lesson, students listen to their instructor lecture on the prowess of Lyndon B. Johnson's legislative skills. High schoolers respond to discussion questions...
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Legislators and Representation - Executive, Federal and Interest Group Relations

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students explore the interaction between the legislature and other governmental institutions. They watch videos exploring the relationship between the state legislature and two government institutions, and the role of lobbyists on...
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Your Turn to Vote

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students examine the legislative process. In this Congress instructional activity, students consider the functions of Congressional committees as they participate in a simulation that requires them to experience the decision-making...
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From A Bill To A Law

For Teachers 1st - 4th
Learners read about and discuss how a bill becomes a law and then propose a law themselves. In this law lesson plan, students learn legislative vocabulary and then brainstorm a law a write a letter proposing that law.
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Organizer
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The Stages of a Bill Through Parliament

For Students 7th - 10th
In this legislative process worksheet, students read 9 steps and arrange them in chronological order to reflect the steps that bills in Parliament must go through to be made into law.
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Citizen Involvement In the Legislative Process

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students engage in a lesson plan which can be adapted to a simulation, emphasizing citizens' contributing to the legislative process. They gain a better understanding of how the legislative process works.