How Laws are Made
i. We were asked to draw a flow chart of every step of "How Laws are Made." Within each flow chart box, we were asked to write a short description and draw a picture. First, we read over the steps. Next, we draw the first box and filled it with information. Then, we draw a picture besides the description, inside the box. Repeat.
ii. This assignment is significant because it taught us the process of creating laws. It was meaningful because somebody, one of us will become a senator or a representative, and we will being doing this on a weekly basis.
iii. This assignment introduced me to the legislative branch. I learned more about this branch and their duties and powers. I now know that creating a law from a bill takes many steps and takes a long time.
ii. This assignment is significant because it taught us the process of creating laws. It was meaningful because somebody, one of us will become a senator or a representative, and we will being doing this on a weekly basis.
iii. This assignment introduced me to the legislative branch. I learned more about this branch and their duties and powers. I now know that creating a law from a bill takes many steps and takes a long time.
Three Branches of Government
i. We had to create a government from scratch. First, we were assigned a political party, federalist or anti-federalist. Secondly, we all met at a "conference." Next, we voted on each issue regarding each branch of government. Lastly, we created our unique government.
ii. This assignment is significant because it taught me that it is not easy trying to agree or disagree with other members of the conference. It is meaningful because we get an experience of how difficult it is to start a new government.
iii. This assignment helped me discover the minuscule but important details in every branch of the government. I now know that there are checks and balances that occur among all three branches to keep each other in "check."
ii. This assignment is significant because it taught me that it is not easy trying to agree or disagree with other members of the conference. It is meaningful because we get an experience of how difficult it is to start a new government.
iii. This assignment helped me discover the minuscule but important details in every branch of the government. I now know that there are checks and balances that occur among all three branches to keep each other in "check."