March Leadership Academy (all classes)

This month we will be spending the day at the State Legislature having a tour of the capital building and observing the session.

Please come to class dressed in your Sunday best.

Please do the following to prepare for our trip:

Field Trip Inspirements:

• Watch this little video. "I'm Just a Bill"

• This website is the government website for the Utah legislature. Visit the web site and answer the following questions: (Spend at least 30 minutes on the website exploring.)

                    1. Who are my representatives? (see legislators section)
                    2. What bills might be discussed during our visit? (see Bills section)
                    3. Pick one section in the legislative guide tab that looks interesting to you and

                        read it.

• Think about and journal for 10 minutes on the following questions:

                   - How does the government impact your life?
                   - How do you know if a bill is a good bill or not?
                   - What part will you play in shaping the future government of our state and
                           country?
                   - What can you do to be involved now?

BONUS: (not required) Read the Utah state constitution.