With the touch of a button, students leap into the world of politics through the
civic education resources of the Youth Leadership Initiative. YLI jump-starts
a lifetime of civic engagement for the next generation by creating innovative
technology-based projects that bring the American democratic process to life in
your classroom.
Best of all, the resources of the Youth Leadership Initiative are FREE OF
CHARGE to teachers! As a non-profit, non-partisan organization, the Center
for Politics is dedicated to the idea that government works better when politics
work better, and that politics works better when citizens are informed and active
participants. We believe this process begins with our nation's youngest citizens!
Internet Mock Election
Each fall, students vote online for real candidates and elections using state-of-the-art
cyber ballots.
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e-Congress
YLI's e-Congress allows students to simulate the role of a representative in
the United States Congress, by researching and drafting legislation, debating
it in legislative committees and voting along with thousands of other students
across the country. Students may also use the YLI website to connect with congressional
leaders, to share ideas and request expertise, and to explore the role of interest
groups in the legislative process.
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YLI Lesson Plans
YLI offers a rigorous teacher-developed academic curriculum that is based on
each state's unique academic standards in history, social studies, civics, technology
and government.
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Lesson Plans
A More Perfect Union
Students manage a U.S. Senate campaign and try to win using strategic media,
polling, scheduling and issue tactics.
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