Overview
Legislative competitions offer students an opportunity to engage directly with the intricacies of the legislative process through various challenging activities. These include policy submission, where students craft detailed policy proposals; oral presentation and defense, allowing students to articulate and justify their policy positions; debate, where they argue for or against legislative ideas; and parliamentary procedure, which involves mastering the formalities of legislative session conduct. These competitions are designed to develop and showcase students’ skills in research, public speaking, strategic thinking, and adherence to legislative protocol, mirroring the multifaceted nature of actual legislative work.
Awards:
- Best Bill (Overall, House, Senate)
- Best Oral Presentation and Defense
- McCutchen Award (best debater; four awards – 2 House, 2 Senate)
- Parliamentary Procedure
| Participants | Written Submission | Appear before Judge | Interview |
|---|---|---|---|
1 | 1 Page | No | N/A |