Civics: The Public Policy Process (Laws) in NYS

Students will examine the Public Policy making process in the New York State Legislative Branch.  Students will then simulate that process in the New York State Assembly by attempting to pass proposed legislation through the Committee and Floor Vote process in the Assembly.

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• Final Lesson Plan – Making Public Policy – Laws – MS Word
• Final Lesson Plan – Making Public Policy – Laws – PDF
• Exit Ticket 1: NYS Public Policy Process – MS Word
• Exit Ticket 1: NYS Public Policy Process – PDF
• Exit Ticket 2: Bill Summary – MS Word
• Exit Ticket 2: Bill Summary – PDF
• Google Slides Presentation – Making Public Policy (Laws) in New York State – MS PPTX
• Making Public Policy (Laws) in New York State Worksheet – MS Word
• Making Public Policy (Laws) in New York State Worksheet – PDF