Instructions: 
Play the iCivics game Win the White House: When finished, answer each of the questions appearing below and post to this blog. Include verification of having played the game at the end of your post.

1. Points Earned
2. Service Project to Receive My Points
3. Description of this Service Project (see https://www.icivics.org/impact)
4. Why I Donated my Points to This Service Project
5. What I Thought About the Game (Reaction/Feedback/Comments)
6. At the Start of the Semester, I Asked You to Answer the Questions Found at isidewith.com. What Candidate did you Side With the Most Back Then?
7. Of the Candidates Still in the Race Today, Which One Do You Think is Most Likely to Win the White House?
8. Last Chance to Comment About The Presidential Election of 2016. Anything You Want to Say? About the Process? The Ads? The Primaries? Electoral College? Your Hopes and Dreams for the Next President of the United States?

Catherine Yang

Points Earned: 

248

Service Project to Receive My Points: 

Anti-Bullying Organization

Description of this Service Project: 

https://www.icivics.org/impact/anti-bullying-organization-south-africa

Why I Donated my Points to This Service Project

I donated to this organization because bullying is a prevalent issue in schools. Building confidence and character is one of the most important things you learn in the on start of any education. Illuminating factors like bullying that inhibits this vital learning is important to raising the future generation of this nation.

What I Thought About the Game

I thought that Win the White House gave an interesting perspective to its players on what goes on during an election. To a certain extent, you get to see and feel what candidates feel while running for president. Some critiques I have on the game is that after several rounds, the process became repetitive.

At the Start of the Semester, I Asked You to Answer the Questions Found at isidewith.com. What Candidate did you Side With the Most Back Then?

I was with Bernie Sanders 87% and with Hillary 82%.

Of the Candidates Still in the Race Today, Which One Do You Think is Most Likely to Win the White House? 

I do not share my politics.

Last Chance to Comment About The Presidential Election of 2016. Anything You Want to Say? About the Process? The Ads? The Primaries? Electoral College? Your Hopes and Dreams for the Next President of the United States? 

I feel disappointed that this elections has become more centered on publicizing candidates themselves rather than the key issues I will be having to face when I enter college and my career. I really do not need another video construing each candidate's speeches trying to rally one political party over the other. This nation has become polarized and I fear that our state will interfere with the workings of our government. Though a divided government is not necessarily negative, one that cannot move forward as a unified body is.

Kevin Tie

Points Earned

2860

Service Project to Receive My Points

Anti-Bullying Organization

Description of this Service Project

https://www.icivics.org/impact/anti-bullying-organization-south-africa

Why I Donated my Points to This Service Project

Having been bullied myself, those experiences still linger with me today, and I believe this is a major issue that must be dealt with.

What I Thought About the Game (Reaction/Feedback/Comments)
This game really gives you insight into something as public as an election. One thing I had to keep thinking about was choosing whether to stand up for the voters, choosing whether to agree with your own party values, and/or choosing whether to stand up for yourself and what you believe in.

At the Start of the Semester, I Asked You to Answer the Questions Found at isidewith.com. What Candidate did you Side With the Most Back Then?
I was 84% with Hilary Clinton, but Bernie Sanders came in close at 80%.

Of the Candidates Still in the Race Today, Which One Do You Think is Most Likely to Win the White House?
Hilary Clinton.

Last Chance to Comment About The Presidential Election of 2016. Anything You Want to Say? About the Process? The Ads? The Primaries? Electoral College? Your Hopes and Dreams for the Next President of the United States? 
I think this year's presidential election stands out for me and a lot of my peers because not only have most of us reached the voting age we are also about to enter that new chapter in our lives known as college. There are a lot of things associated with college, but one thing that always seems to stick out to us is costs and debt. As a result, with Bernie Sanders' radical policies and his campaign for the presidency, I believe that this year we will see the highest voter turnout from the younger generation since the 26th Amendment was passed.

Michael Mok

Points Earned
2860

Service Project to Receive My Points
Anti-Bullying Organization (South Africa)

Description of this Service Project
https://www.icivics.org/impact/anti-bullying-organization-south-africa

Why I Donated my Points to This Service Project
I donated my points to this service project because I want to help bring awareness to bullying. Preventing bullying not only protects people physically, but emotionally too. 

What I Thought About the Game (Reaction/Feedback/Comments)
The game taught me what a candidate needs to balance his/her views to get the most amount of voters. I couldn't campaign in some states because my views didn't match with theirs. It also taught me the importance of money in an election.

At the Start of the Semester, Eighteen Weeks Ago, I Asked You to Answer the Questions Found at isidewith.com. What Candidate did you Side With the Most Back Then?
Decline to state

Of the Candidates Still in the Race Today, Which One Do You Think is Most Likely to Win the White House?
I think Hillary Clinton will win. Economy trends have been relatively positive in recent times, giving a good reason to keep a Democrat in the White House. Also, Trump has a polarizing effect on the Republican party. I believe faithful Republicans who dislike Trump will create a third party for the fall and split the conservative vote. This would ensure a win for Clinton.

Last Chance to Comment About The Presidential Election of 2016. Anything You Want to Say? About the Process? The Ads? The Primaries? Electoral College? Your Hopes and Dreams for the Next President of the United States? 

As of now, both candidates' favorables are below 50%. Many believe that this election is about choosing the "lesser of two evils." However, I was taught by my father that "everything in life is a compromise." In the same way, each candidate has their own views that align with yours or not. If all else fails, one can always vote straight ticket.

Alan Liang

Points Earned
1670

Service Project to Receive My Points
Anti-Bullying Organization (South Africa)

Description of this Service Project
https://www.icivics.org/impact/anti-bullying-organization-south-africa

Why I Donated my Points to This Service Project
I donated my points to this service project because I want people to learn more about bullying and also stop people from bullying others.

What I Thought About the Game (Reaction/Feedback/Comments)
The game was very fun and educational. After finishing the game, I learned a lot about the presidential elections.

At the Start of the Semester, Eighteen Weeks Ago, I Asked You to Answer the Questions Found at isidewith.com. What Candidate did you Side With the Most Back Then?
Hilary Clinton

Of the Candidates Still in the Race Today, Which One Do You Think is Most Likely to Win the White House?
I think that Hilary Clinton is the one who is most likely to win the White House.

Last Chance to Comment About The Presidential Election of 2016. Anything You Want to Say?About the Process? The Ads? The Primaries? Electoral College? Your Hopes and Dreams for the Next President of the United States? 
I think the presidential election is going to be a very close race this year and I do not know whose going to win this year. After playing the game, now I know that the presidential election is very long and it takes a lot of work. I hope the next president will make America great.

Christina Wong

Points Earned
2820

Service Project to Receive My Points

What's Your Girl Power

Description of this Service Project

https://www.icivics.org/impact/whats-your-girl-power-odyssey-leadership-academy-school-africa

Why I Donated my Points to This Service Project
Because I strongly believe in the empowerment of women and girls.

What I Thought About the Game (Reaction/Feedback/Comments)
I thought it was very confusing at the beginning, even after the tutorial. There were too many options. But then I got into it.

At the Start of the Semester, Eighteen Weeks Ago, I Asked You to Answer the Questions Found at isidewith.com. What Candidate did you Side With the Most Back Then?
Bernie Sanders.

Of the Candidates Still in the Race Today, Which One Do You Think is Most Likely to Win the White House?
Bernie!

Last Chance to Comment About The Presidential Election of 2016. Anything You Want to Say? About the Process? The Ads? The Primaries? Electoral College? Your Hopes and Dreams for the Next President of the United States? 
#feelthebern

Instructions: 

Play the iCivics game Branches of Power: When finished, answer each of the questions appearing below and post to this blog. Include verification of having played the game at the end of your post.

1. Points Earned
2. Service Project to Receive My Points
3. Description of this Service Project (see https://www.icivics.org/impact)
4. Why I Donated my Points to This Service Project
5. What I Thought About the Game (Reaction/Feedback/Comments)
6. Legislative, executive, or judicial - which is your favorite branch of government and why?
7. If there's one rule change that you could make as it relates to any one of the three branches, what would it be? Limiting the president to one six year term? Getting rid of the filibuster? Increasing the number of US Supreme Court Justices?