Simulation Reports

Simulation Report 1

Ryan D. Moore

6/20/16

Before completing the three assigned simulations, I did not know what to expect. By reading the titles, I expected to enjoy the simulation titled, “You are a Founder” the most because I have always enjoyed reading about the founding of our nation and political ideologies from the early colonies. I recently went to Williamsburg, Virginia and thoroughly enjoyed learning about the early Williamsburg colony. Though I expected to enjoy the simulation on being a founder the most, I thought I would learn most from the simulation titled, “You are a Federal Judge” because I am not overwhelmingly knowledgeable about the federal court structure of the U.S. Government. My assumptions were correct. I really enjoyed trying to think as a founder during the simulation. It was challenging and enjoyable. I learned the most from the simulation on being a federal judge. I learned that federal justices must have complete knowledge of the law. I also learned how easy it would be for federal justices to overstep their boundaries and overrule a state law. The simulation titled, “You are a Police Officer” was also enjoyable and required knowledge of rights of citizens of the United States. I imagine it is difficult not to abuse the power that comes with being a police officer, especially when a group is protesting something, or someone, you admire.

You are a Founder

Results: I scored a 5 out of 6 and displayed “excellent decision-making ability.” The questions seemed mostly based on the idea that one must compromise to bring about a greater good in the end. As I went through the questions, I couldn’t help but to think how difficult it would have been to be making these decisions at the time of the Convention. I enjoyed this exercise.

Outcomes: From this simulation, I learned that people saw the Bill of Rights a threat to a republic. I’ve never thought of the Bill of Rights that way before. I learned that the Articles of Confederation had to...