Day 31 - Bureaucratic Simulation

Learning Targets:

• Explain how the bureaucracy carries out the responsibilities of the federal government.
• Explain how the federal bureaucracy uses delegated discretionary authority for rule making and implementation.

Opener:  Today you will have a chance to really experience operations within a bureaucratic organization.  Remember that interacting with the bureaucracy will require patience, maturity, and attention to detail.

Step 1:  Form a group of 3 and take one of the white forms from the stack.

Activity #1: Grant Applications

Each group will complete the "Educational Assistance Award" on behalf of their government teacher.  This grant money can be directed for educational supplies, programs, or facilities.  Once you have completed this form, take it to Mr. Clark's room (123) for form verification, and he will then direct you to the next step in the process.

YOU MUST HAVE ALL PARTS OF THE PROCESS COMPLETED AND RETURN TO YOUR ORIGINAL CLASSROOM IN NO MORE THAN 30 MINUTES!!!

The reward for successful completion will be determined by your regular government classroom teacher following the simulation.

Activity #2:  Bureaucracy AAR
What are the keys to success when navigating bureaucratic processes?
What are the most difficult parts of dealing with bureaucracy?
What would you do differently in the future?

Close:  N-50 - Congressional Oversight

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