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Chapter 5: Congress: The First Branch
In this simulation, you are cast in the role of a new member of Congress, hoping to:
- win reelection
- serve your district well
- help create good public policy.
Each of these is a valuable goal, but what do you do when these competing values come into conflict?
The U.S. Congress is a complex institution, and members soon find that making decisions is more challenging than it might seem, for maintaining one’s principles is not all there is to decision making. Competing interests among several different groups will vie for your attention, and each will have strong points to make. How will you decide?
As a new member of Congress, your office is on the top floor of the Cannon House office building. Your Washington staff consists of a chief of staff, a press secretary, three legislative assistants (who research specific issue areas for you), a legislative correspondent (who helps answer your mail), and a scheduler/secretary.
Click here to launch the Chapter 5 Simulation
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