Civics Concept: Quorum Op Ed

What portion of a group is big enough to make decisions for the whole? Some say a majority is fair enough, some say a supermajority is best, and others are patient enough to work toward consensus. Should virtual attendance count for governing bodies to vote or only an in-person presence? Is busting quorum an acceptable method of asserting minority views? These are important questions for the procedures of a fair and representative democracy. In this lesson, students compare quorum requirements in our national and state constitutions and take a stand on the issue by composing an opinion piece for a newspaper.

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