Problem
Instructions & Tips to Complete Simulation & Assignment:
Follow the titled "How a Member Decides to Vote".
As you participate in the simulation, answer the following questions. Answering these questions is the assignment!
1. What district did you represent?
2. What is the constitutional amendment you are voting on? Simply copy out the proposed constitutional amendment in the simulation.
3. Out of all the people you met with or received a phone call from which person
a. Presented the most convincing argument for passing the amendment.
b. Presented the strongest argument against passing the amendment.
4. How did you end of voting? What was your reasoning behind your vote?
5. After participating in this Interactive Simulation, do you feel it is more important to ensure individual rights and freedoms or protect community rights and wishes of the majority? Did your vote contradict your thoughts here? Be sure to back up your thoughts with supporting evidence!
6. Do you find a vote for the amendment more conservative or more liberal? Why?