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Training for a Florida Model Legislature Event

To properly prepare for the Florida Model Legislature the following steps should be completed before the conference.
Steps

1. Research 
    A. Background Of Your Senator or Representative
    B. Your State and District Demographics
    C. State and Local Issues

2. Learn Rules of Procedure 
    A. Long Form
    B. Short Form
Presentation: Rules of Procedure
Post Test - Rules of Procedure

3. Learn About Legislation
    A. Types of Legislation
    B. Writing Legislation
    C. Submit Legislation
Post Test: Legislation

4. Learn How An Idea Becomes A Law
Presentation: How An Idea Becomes A Law
Post Test: How An Idea Becomes A Law

5. Learn about Debate
    A. Floor Debate (House and Senate)
    B. Committee Debate
Presentation: Committee Proceedings
Post Test: Committee Proceedings

6. Learn about the Executive Branch
    A. Executive Branch (Governor/Lt. Governor)
    B. State of the State
Post Test: Executive Branch
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