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City Council Budget Simulation
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City Council Budget Simulation
Government
Grade 11-12
Government Responsibility, Opportunity Cost, Government Spending
City Council Budget Simulation is an interactive civics activity in which students act as city council members responsible for allocating a limited federal grant among competing community needs. Students evaluate project proposals, prioritize spending, and defend their decisions during a mock council meeting, developing critical thinking, collaboration, and real-world budgeting skills.
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