Convene the Council
The Foreign Policy Game
Free
1.0.2for iPhone, iPad and more
Age Rating
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About Convene the Council
Step inside the Situation Room, where international events are discussed and decisions are made. In Convene the Council, you take on the role of president of the United States and respond to world events while surrounded by your National Security Council.
For English Language Learners: This game offers a support tool, Spanish translation, voiceover and glossary
Teachers: Visit the iCivics TEACH page to check out classroom resources for Convene the Council
Learning Objectives:
- Explain the basics of foreign policy-making in the United States.
- Evaluate the effectiveness of various foreign policy options in a variety of situations.
- Distinguish among foreign policy tools such as aid, sanctions, and military force.
- Evaluate the potential effect of economic, military, and cultural influence on other countries.
Game Features:
- Respond to world events as the President of the United States
- Address international crises through strategic action
- Engage with members of your National Security Council
- Weigh various policy options
- Delegate action to appropriate government agencies and departments
- Work to improve core metrics of U.S. prosperity, values, security, and world health
For English Language Learners: This game offers a support tool, Spanish translation, voiceover and glossary
Teachers: Visit the iCivics TEACH page to check out classroom resources for Convene the Council
Learning Objectives:
- Explain the basics of foreign policy-making in the United States.
- Evaluate the effectiveness of various foreign policy options in a variety of situations.
- Distinguish among foreign policy tools such as aid, sanctions, and military force.
- Evaluate the potential effect of economic, military, and cultural influence on other countries.
Game Features:
- Respond to world events as the President of the United States
- Address international crises through strategic action
- Engage with members of your National Security Council
- Weigh various policy options
- Delegate action to appropriate government agencies and departments
- Work to improve core metrics of U.S. prosperity, values, security, and world health
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What's New in the Latest Version 1.0.2
Last updated on Sep 26, 2023
Old Versions
Compatibility updates and performance improvements
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Version History
1.0.2
Sep 26, 2023
Compatibility updates and performance improvements
1.0.1
Feb 16, 2022
Minor cosmetic bug fixes
1.0
Feb 4, 2022
Convene the Council FAQ
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Check the following list to see the minimum requirements of Convene the Council.
iPhone
Requires iOS 11.0 or later.
iPad
Requires iPadOS 11.0 or later.
iPod touch
Requires iOS 11.0 or later.
Convene the Council supports English