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ERIC Number: EJ602504
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1999
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Reference Count: 0
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ISSN: ISSN-1056-0300
Taking Student Government Seriously.
Bolen, J. R.
Social Studies and the Young Learner, v11 n3 pm6-8 Jan-Feb 1999
Discusses the student government at La Mesa Middle School (California) that was modeled after the three-branch U.S. government as a means for increasing students' civic understanding. Describes the structure of the legislative, judicial, and executive branches, the different activities of the student government, and the reasons for the hiatus. (CMK)
Descriptors: Civics, Experiential Learning, Government (Administrative Body), Governmental Structure, Lobbying, Middle Schools, Social Studies, Student Government, Student Role, Student School Relationship
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive
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Language: English
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