Model Congress Assessment Rubric
Committee Members:
Student Name
Model Congress Representative
State / Party
Present at
hearing?
YES NO
YES NO
YES NO
YES NO
YES NO
Assessment of Bill Modified in Committee:
Bill is edited from its original version reflecting
consensus thought
Reflects bipartisan considerations – has potential
to appeal to both liberals and conservatives in the
House of Representatives
Group members on task during committee
hearings
5
4
3
2 1
0
5
4
3
2 1
0
5
4
3
2 1
0
Subtotal __________/15
Three bills will be selected by the Speaker of the House to be scheduled for floor debate. During these debates students
will be assessed individually. Students will complete daily briefings on their initial reaction to the bill (on the back) when
presented. Then they must actively participate in the debate and questioning based upon the views and opinions of
their Model Congress representative.
Contributions to class debate (based on written and spoken activity):
Day 1
10
8
6
4
2
0
Day 2
10
8
6
4
2
0
Day 3
10
8
6
4
2
0
Total __________/45
Debate 1 – Bill ________________________________________
Initial opinion of the bill: ____________________________________________________________________________
My contributions to the discussion / questioning:
1. ______________________________________________________________________
2. ______________________________________________________________________
I supported / opposed (CIRCLE ONE) this bill because ____________________________________________________
Debate 2 – Bill ________________________________________
Initial opinion of the bill: ____________________________________________________________________________
My contributions to the discussion / questioning:
1. ______________________________________________________________________
2. ______________________________________________________________________
I supported / opposed (CIRCLE ONE) this bill because ____________________________________________________
Debate 3 – Bill ________________________________________
Initial opinion of the bill: ____________________________________________________________________________
My contributions to the discussion / questioning:
1. ______________________________________________________________________
2. ______________________________________________________________________
I supported / opposed (CIRCLE ONE) this bill because ____________________________________________________