Policymaking Simulations

Try a Policymaking Simulation

A policymaking simulation is an online process that puts citizens in the shoes of elected officials by simulating the process they go through in making policy decisions. Each simulation introduces a broader policy topic and then presents a series of modules that address a specific policy option that is currently under consideration in the current discourse. For each module, respondents:

1. receive a short briefing on a policy issue and the option or options for addressing it;
2. evaluate arguments for and against the policy options; and
3. finally, make their recommendation for what their elected officials should do.

After taking the policymaking simulation, you’ll have the opportunity to make your voice heard by sending your recommendations to your member(s) of Congress. You will have the opportunity to add a personal note to your representative, or share more details about your recommendations, if you wish. VOP has worked with the Program for Public Consultation to develop simulations on the following issues. Give one a try!