1. Introducing Mike Hoover: Your Soon to Be Favorite Parliamentarian

With decades of experience working in government and legislative procedure, Mike Hoover knows how laws are made, how legislatures operate, and why civic understanding matters more than ever. In this series, he breaks down the often-confusing world of government into short, engaging, and easy-to-follow lessons for students, educators, and curious citizens alike. In this introductory episode, Mike explains what a parliamentarian actually does and why legislative process is not nearly as intimidating as it sounds. From bills and committees to the step-by-step process of lawmaking, this series focuses on the key ideas that help people better understand how government functions behind the scenes. Whether you are a teacher looking for classroom-ready civics content, a student learning about government for the first time, or simply someone who wants to better understand how laws get made, this series offers a practical and approachable introduction to civic life. Perfect for: • Middle school and high school civics classrooms • Government and social studies instruction • Quick classroom bell ringers or review activities • Students preparing for civic engagement and informed citizenship • Anyone interested in how government and legislative process work Civics does not have to feel overwhelming. Mike’s practical approach helps viewers focus on the most important steps in the legislative process while building confidence in understanding how public policy and democracy work in real life. Explore more civics resources, classroom materials, and educational programming from TVW designed to help connect people of all ages with government, democracy, and civic engagement. Watch the entire Civics 101 in 120 Seconds (ish) PLAYLIST HERE: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL75F8E2rv4SDcy6Oz3plxQCqpfNUb2HGf Teach with TVW is a free online resource provided by TVW for Washington state social studies teachers to engage their students in state government and help to inspire active citizens. Learn more at: https://www.teachwithtvw.org #TEACHwithTVW, #CapitolClassroom, #CONNECTS #waleg #youthvoice #civics101 #participate #nextgenerationleaders #civilengagement #civicengagement #legislativeprocess #socialstudies #APGov #debate

Civics 101 in 120 Seconds (ish) - Introducing Mike Hoover: Your Soon-to-Be Favorite Parliamentarian (1 min)

Civics 101 in 120 Seconds (ish) is your straightforward guide through the often confounding legislative process.

Script:
Hello, I am Parliamentarian Mike Hoover and I will explain the Legislative Process.
I’ve been a Parliamentarian for most of 3 decades - Somebody has got to do it.
I’ve done it for the Senate, the House, King County Council, even my Cub Scouts Troop.
A Parliamentarian is just a fancy word for someone who works in parliamentary procedure and that is just a fancy word for legislative process.
One thing I warn students is that the legislative process can seem overwhelming - don’t be overwhelmed, it’s easy
There’s a lot of steps but you just need to focus on where it is now and where it goes next.
Don’t need to know everything, just the key steps and we’re going to go through those in detail.

Watch the entire Civics 101 in 120 Seconds (ish) PLAYLIST HERE:
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL75F8E2rv4SDcy6Oz3plxQCqpfNUb2HGf

Teach with TVW is a free online resource provided by TVW for Washington state social studies teachers to engage their students in state government and help to inspire active citizens.

Learn more at: https://www.teachwithtvw.org

#TEACHwithTVW, #CapitolClassroom, #CONNECTS #waleg #youthvoice #civics101 #participate #nextgenerationleaders #civilengagement #civicengagement #legislativeprocess #socialstudies #APGov #debate

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Meet Mike Hoover — your guide to Civics 101 in 120 Seconds (ish).

With decades of experience working in government and legislative procedure, Mike Hoover knows how laws are made, how legislatures operate, and why civic understanding matters more than ever. In this series, he breaks down the often-confusing world of government into short, engaging, and easy-to-follow lessons for students, educators, and curious citizens alike.

In this introductory episode, Mike explains what a parliamentarian actually does and why legislative process is not nearly as intimidating as it sounds. From bills and committees to the step-by-step process of lawmaking, this series focuses on the key ideas that help people better understand how government functions behind the scenes.

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