Voting In Congress
Lesson Plan
How do members of Congress decide whether to vote yea or nay on a bill? In this lesson, students learn what factors members of Congress consider when deciding…
Overview
How do members of Congress decide whether to vote yea or nay on a bill? In this lesson, students learn what factors members of Congress consider when deciding whether to vote for a bill, including the powers given to Congress by the Constitution, what a member's constituents want, his or her political party's position, and the member's personal views. Students simulate the decision-making process using hypothetical bills based on real-life issues.
Grade Levels
- 6-8
Learning Objectives
- Identify the constitutional powers of Congress
- Describe factors that members of Congress consider when deciding how to vote on a bill
- Simulate the decision making process of voting as a member of Congress