The juniors and seniors were reading the Constitution and Federalist Papers | facebook.com/gutenbergcollege
The juniors and seniors were reading the Constitution and Federalist Papers | facebook.com/gutenbergcollege
The juniors and seniors were reading the Constitution and Federalist Papers
The juniors and seniors were reading the Constitution and Federalist Papers. Instead of a normal discussion about checks and balances, they joined in a fun game in which they vied with each other for tyrannical power.
They split into four groups, Executive, Legislative, Judicial, and the People. Each group was given the goal of taking total control of the government by fair means or foul, while the other branches attempted to thwart them and gain their own control. Congress could make laws, while the President could veto and make executive orders, and the Supreme Court could render judgment on laws. The People were given a chance to elect new representatives from their number at periodic times.
The students went through a number of rounds of back and forth digging into the constitution for clues on how to get ahead. The exchanges were lively and spirited, everyone learned a great deal. It was a wonderful time!
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