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Teach Government Through Action.

The simulation-based AP Gov curriculum where students experience gridlock, coalition building, and constitutional friction — not just read about it.

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Domestic Policy Simulator

The Speaker of the House is threatening a government shutdown.

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Review: Exam Review / Application
Thursday, February 26, 2026

SCOTUS TO HEAR CFPB FUNDING CASE

The Supreme Court will hear arguments challenging the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau's (CFPB) funding structure, arguing that its independence from congressional appropriations violates the Constitution's separation of powers. This case requires students to synthesize their understanding of constitutional principles, the powers of the branches of government, and the role of judicial review in shaping policy. Statecraft Move: Have students identify the institution that most constrained outcomes and explain why (veto points, incentives, rules).

Statecraft is used in over 600 education institutions

Norfolk AcademyHouston ISDUniversity Liggett SchoolBristol Eastern High School (CT)

Complete Instructor Control

You set the parameters. The simulation handles the rest.

Configurable Scenarios

Adjust crisis frequency, turn length, and difficulty to match your pacing guide.

Real-Time Monitoring

Track every trade, treaty, and negotiation as it happens across all sections.

One-Click Assessment

Export grading reports to any LMS — no manual rubric work required.

Academic Integrity Engine

The AI Firewall

Assessments That Cannot Be Googled.

What AI Can Fake

Explain Madison's argument in Federalist No. 10.

Generating response...

In Federalist No. 10, James Madison argues that a strong central government can guard against the "factionalism" of smaller groups. He defines a faction as a number of citizens, whether amounting to a majority or a minority of the whole, who are united by some common impulse of passion...

Madison suggests that in a large republic, there will be so many different factions that no single one will be able to dominate the others. This plurality of interests helps protect the rights of the minority against the tyranny of the majority...

What AI Can't Fake

SECURE CHANNEL: K_STREET_MONITOR

ALERT: INTEREST GROUP ACTIVITY DETECTED

14:00

[LOBBYIST_ENERGY_COALITION]: Senator, if you vote for this carbon tax, our PAC will primary you. We have 50,000 jobs in your district.

14:05

[SENATOR_OHIO]: I can't survive a primary challenge. Tell the President I need a carve-out for coal or I'm walking.

14:07

SYSTEM: Factional conflict detected. Pluralist Theory in action.

Human intelligence required

AP Gov Curriculum Alignment

See exactly how each unit maps to simulation scenarios and College Board standards.

College Board Required Texts

Required Foundational Documents

Federalist No. 10
Brutus No. 1
The Declaration of Independence
Articles of Confederation
The Constitution
Federalist No. 51
Letter from Birmingham Jail
Federalist No. 70
Federalist No. 78
All 9 Required Documents Integrated Into Simulation
Classroom implementation

Length of Simulation & Class Time

Statecraft can run as a focused unit or a longer arc. For best results, we recommend 1–2 weeks per period with clear weekly routines (memos + checkpoints), while keeping most class time focused on debrief + standards mapping.

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Period structure
  • Period 0: tutorial week (roles, dashboards, low-stakes points boost).
  • Periods 1–4: each begins with a role-based briefing that sets incentives and grading targets.
Assignments & grading
  • Role research: top 5 role choices + responsibilities.
  • Weekly memos: reflections linking course concepts to decisions.
  • Debrief: 30–60 min presentation; optional paper for deeper analysis.
  • Suggested weights: 5% performance, 5% role research, 10% participation, 15–25% debrief.
Quickstart cheat sheet (10 minutes)
  1. 1) Choose pacing: 1–2 weeks per period (or compress to a unit).
  2. 2) Assign roles: have students submit top 5 role choices (Period 0).
  3. 3) Set grading weights: performance + participation + debrief (copy the template below).
  4. 4) Run Period 0: tutorial + dashboards + “first decisions” low stakes.
  5. 5) Weekly routine: memo prompt + 1 in-class debrief (10–15 min).
  6. 6) Monitor engagement: instructor events tab + weekly emails.
Copy/paste grading template
5% — Simulation Performance 5% — Role Research Assignment 10% — Weekly Memos (Participation) 15–25% — Debrief Presentation 10–25% — Debrief Paper
Engagement tracking
  • Weekly emails: summaries of play + performance.
  • Instructor dashboard: student events tab for every action.
  • Student dashboards: review messages + interactions.