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Sample High School Hearing Video
Judges' Orientation Video
Timer Video


Performance Assessment in Action

Participants hold a simulated congressional hearing as the culminating activity for the We the People program. The entire class, working in cooperative teams, prepares and presents four minute statements before a panel of community representatives who act as congressional committee members. Students then answer questions posed by the committee members. The format provides students an opportunity to demonstrate their knowledge and understanding of constitutional principles while providing teachers with an excellent means of assessing performance.

Rules of Competition

Sample Score Sheet
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Class Summary Score Sheet
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Scoring Guide
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Scoring Criteria
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Group Score Sheet Explanation

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Hearings Questions—Congressional District
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Hearings Questions—State 2011-2012 
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Class Roster—Congressional District

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Class Roster—State
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Class Roster—National
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Previous State Hearing Questions
Previous State Hearing Questions (2010–11)