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 Become more informed about the U.S. Senate  A great introduction to Political Science courses in college  Meet other high school leaders from the Greater Baltimore area  Looks great on your resume!

 Tell us what YOU know about the Senate  Can you name any Senators?  Have you taken any introductory classes to government?  Do you just want to learn more about the Senate? (Then you're in the right place.)

 Take part in a live, mock role play of the U.S. Senate  Portray a United States Senator  Introduce legislation as your Senator  Participate in Floor Sessions and debates  Engage in Committee Meetings  Learn how to research a bill

 Senate Debate over Debt Ceilinghttp:// RR-sMUghY (0:00-3:00) RR-sMUghY  How to Introduce Legislation gYpmw (0:00-3:10) gYpmw  Debating the Assault Weapons Ban in Judiciary Committee hegvQ (0:00-3:00) hegvQ

 Visit download the registration form and waiver  Contact your high school government or Social Studies teacher to get your classmates involved Questions? Contact Nina Kasniunas Assistant Professor - Goucher College Department of Political Science 1021 Dulaney Valley Rd Baltimore, MD

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