Constitutional US Government Simulation - Checks & Balances Interactive Lesson

🏛️ What It Is: An interactive HTML simulation where students role-play as all three branches of government, making decisions and experiencing the checks and balances system in action through realistic scenarios.

📚 What Students Learn:

• How the three branches of government interact
• Checks and balances in practice
• Legislative process (bill to law)
• Presidential veto power and congressional override
• Judicial review and constitutionality
• Impeachment process
• War powers and treaty ratification
• Executive appointments and Senate confirmation

🎮 Features:

• 6 Pre-Built Scenarios: School Day Extension, Minimum Wage Increase, Student Rights Case, Troop Deployment, Presidential Impeachment, Supreme Court Nomination
• Bill Creation Workshop: Students write and test their own legislation
• Guided Tutorial: Step-by-step walkthrough of the legislative process
• Visual Interface: Three-column design representing each branch
• Real Consequences: Every choice affects the outcome
• Built-in Lesson Plan: 45-60 minute structured activity included

✅ Why Teachers Love It:

• Turns abstract concepts into concrete experiences
• Students make actual decisions, not just read about them
• No two playthroughs are exactly the same
• Sparks meaningful discussions about government power
• Aligns with civics and government standards
• Works as standalone lesson or unit supplement

💻 How to Use:

1. Download the HTML file
2. Open in any web browser
3. Share with students (works on most devices depending on screen size)

No accounts, no internet needed after download. Perfect for middle and high school civics, government, and history classes.