Fantasy Congress is a simulation-like game similar to Fantasy Football or Fantasy Baseball. Students draft members of Congress to create a Fantasy Congress team. Students follow their members and document their points; while actively gaining a familiarity and insight into the work and activity of Congress.
Research The Draft Collecting Evidence Class Discussion Additional Assignments
Check out the 112 th Congress at wikipedia.com › es_Congress es_Congress Read about your Senators and Representatives
Choose 20 Representatives and Senators in order of how you would like to draft them Show up to the draft with a complete list of the 112 th Congress
4 Rounds of drafting You must select 1 Senator and 3 Representatives › May choose either Senator or Represenative in any round 45 seconds for each pick
Must type name, state, and district of Senator or Representative Any errors are reason for another student to challenge your pick › If challenged successfully, challenger may take the place or pick
Introduce or cosponsor bill1 point Bill voted on in committeePass= 2, fail= 1 House or Senate votesPass= 4, fail= 2 Member introduces amendment1 point Amendment votePass= 4, fail= 2 Bill makes it out of committee5 points Presidential ActionVeto= 2, law= 10 Media appearance2 points
Student must complete and present a point log each week You must provide evidence for your list of points Be prepared to present your weekly points in class