FREE Checks and Balances Simulation Bill Becomes a Law Activity Middle School

This FREE checks and balances/bill becomes a law simulation will be an activity your students will remember for years to come! It is a reinforcement activity to use after you have taught the system of checks and balances. Students write their own bills and follow the process all the way to the Supreme Court. Students role play in the Executive, Legislative, and Executive Branches. This is a great lesson if you are being observed by an administrator.

This simulation includes:

• A Class Constitution
• Political Parties Sheet
• Bill Writing Sheet
• House and Senate Cards
• Nametags for the Three Branches
• Tent Cards for the Three Branches