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US Senate Simulation

SAT Score Range

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9 sessions

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+25

This series ended on August 28, 2022. All 1:1 and group chats related to this series are disabled 7 days after the last session.

About

Welcome to the United States Senate, the upper house of Congress (the American legislature)! After a brief introduction to American government, learners will become senators for the summer. Will you join a political party or stay independent? Will you compromise with other senators to get laws passed or stand your ground and stay true to what you believe in? Will you engage in fiery debate on the Senate floor or stay quiet and trade votes in the shadows? Perhaps most frightening, what will you do in the face of serious international and domestic crises? It's all up to you in what has been dubbed the "greatest deliberative body in the world"! Note: Each American state gets two senators for representation in the real US Senate. Depending on interest in this series, maximum registration numbers may be changed and the Senate may be scaled down/up. Additionally, there will be no House of Representatives (the lower house of Congress) in this simulation, simplifying the legislative process.

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Hi! I'm a high schooler in New York State. I got a 1600 on the SAT and I'm ready to help with either section on the test. I also love economics, English, and everything in between. It's great to be on schoolhouse!

Schedule

✋ ATTENDANCE POLICY

US Constitution, Article I, Section 5: "...a Majority of each [house of Congress] shall constitute a Quorum to do Business..."

In simpler terms, this means that a majority of senators must be present in order for the Senate to do any legislative work. Don't sweat it if you miss a session, but do your best to show up! (Interesting fact: US Senators miss around 2% of votes on average.)

SESSION 1

25

Jun

SESSION 1

Orientation

Orientation

Sat 11:30 PM - Sun, 1:00 AM UTCJun 25, 11:30 PM - Jun 26, 1:00 AM UTC

Welcome! 🏛️ Introduction to US Government 🏛️ NO SESSION NEXT WEEK
SESSION 2

9

Jul

SESSION 2

Enrichment

Enrichment

Sat 11:30 PM - Sun, 1:00 AM UTCJul 9, 11:30 PM - Jul 10, 1:00 AM UTC

Intro to US Gov - Continued Preparation for first legislative session: political parties, legislation, committees (maybe), prepare for Senate officer elections
SESSION 3

16

Jul

SESSION 3

Enrichment

Enrichment

Sat 11:30 PM - Sun, 1:00 AM UTCJul 16, 11:30 PM - Jul 17, 1:00 AM UTC

🇺🇸 The Senate convenes! 🇺🇸
SESSION 4

23

Jul

SESSION 4

Enrichment

Enrichment

Sat 11:30 PM - Sun, 1:00 AM UTCJul 23, 11:30 PM - Jul 24, 1:00 AM UTC

📜 Legislative Session (committees deliberate) 📜
SESSION 5

30

Jul

SESSION 5

Enrichment

Enrichment

Sat 11:30 PM - Sun, 1:00 AM UTCJul 30, 11:30 PM - Jul 31, 1:00 AM UTC

Legislative Session (committees continued, floor debates and votes)
SESSION 6

6

Aug

SESSION 6

Enrichment

Enrichment

Sat 11:30 PM - Sun, 1:00 AM UTCAug 6, 11:30 PM - Aug 7, 1:00 AM UTC

🚨 Diplomatic crisis: Is war inevitable? 🚨
SESSION 7

13

Aug

SESSION 7

Enrichment

Enrichment

Sat 11:30 PM - Sun, 1:00 AM UTCAug 13, 11:30 PM - Aug 14, 1:00 AM UTC

Legislative session continues in the aftermath of a foreign policy crisis
SESSION 8

20

Aug

SESSION 8

Enrichment

Enrichment

Sat 11:30 PM - Sun, 1:00 AM UTCAug 20, 11:30 PM - Aug 21, 1:00 AM UTC

🚨 Constitutional Crisis: The House impeaches the president! 🚨
SESSION 9

27

Aug

SESSION 9

Enrichment

Enrichment

Sat 11:30 PM - Sun, 1:00 AM UTCAug 27, 11:30 PM - Aug 28, 1:00 AM UTC

🇺🇸 Last day in the Senate 🇺🇸

Public Discussion

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Jun 25 - Aug 28

10 weeks

90 mins

/ session

SCHEDULE

Saturdays

11:30PM