Cq's Congressional Election Simulation: Government in Action (Government in Action Series)

Politics & Social Sciences

Dolan, Julie

Ezra, Marni

Politics & Government

Cq Pr

<p>Following a bill from its assigned committee through its debate on the floor of the House of Representatives, this simulation provides a choice of two bills with background material. Information on how committees learn about the legislation, conduct a markup session, and debate a bill are all included. The Government in Action simulation series provides first-hand experience in the workings of government. Each classroom-tested simulation begins with an easy-to-understand description of the particular process and the key players, and then explains how the simulation works and how to research the role to be played. Each book includes background information, primary sources and other material that flesh out the situations and examples for the actual simulations. Library patrons will find an accessible overview of government processes in a format that is not currently available.</p>

CQ′s Legislative Simulation: Government in Action (Government in Action Simulations)

Dolan, Julie A. (Anne)

CQ Press

<p>Investigating the judicial process, this simulation illustrates the process involving the nine justices, lawyers for the plaintiff and defendant, and amici. Several cases are included, and to facilitate an understanding of case law, the simulation encourages users to research the precedents germane to the case. The Government in Action simulation series provides first-hand experience in the workings of government. Each classroom-tested simulation begins with an easy-to-understand description of the particular process and the key players, and then explains how the simulation works and how to research the role to be played. Each book includes background information, primary sources and other material that flesh out the situations and examples for the actual simulations. Library patrons will find an accessible overview of government processes in a format that is not currently available.</p>

CQ′s Supreme Court Simulation: Government in Action (Government in Action Simulations)

Criminal Law

A collection of four Government in Action titles. These are: CQ's Legislative Simulation, CQ's Congressional Election Simulation, CQ's Supreme Court Simulation, and CQ's White House Media Simulation.

Cq's White House Media Simulation: Government in Action

Government in Action is the first-stop resource for information on how government processes work. Each classroom-tested simulation collects documentary material on the legislative process, Congress, the Supreme Court, and the White House media. Library patrons will find an accessible overview of government processes in a format that is not currently available. The series encourages analytical thinking and identification of appropriate sources and content during library research. The simulations not only benefit students but also instructors, who will find the simulations a rich source of classroom-tested tools. A free instructor's manual on how to conduct a classroom simulation is offered on the World Wide Web at http://library.cqpress.com/gia. This new series allows patrons to engage in research on government by: Identifying with key government roles, such as Speaker of the House; Conducting research on these roles, such as how to introduce legislation; Following and learning government processes, such as how legislation is passed. Buy all 4 volumes in one hardcover edition. CQ's Legislative Simulation: Government in Action; CQ's Congressional Election Simulation: Government in Action; CQ's Supreme Court Simulation: Government in Action; CQ's White House Media Simulation: Government in Action

CQ's Simulation Collection: Government in Action