One-Day
Verse you have to memorize
1 Timothy 2:1-3
Real Citizenship by Tim Echols
The explanation of the Purpose section in a Bill
Reasons you think this bill is important.
Your State Representative
Representative Danny Busick
Three Branches of Government and Their Powers
Legislative--Makes Laws
Executive--Enforces Laws
Judicial--Interprets Laws and the Constitution
Primary Election
The election that determines the parties' candidates. (Who will be running for office and representing the party)
Number of Copies of your Bill you have to take, and number of copies of the rest of the homework
Three copies of the bill, two copies of all other material
Are you making a National-level bill or State bill?
State bill. It says "be it enacted by the legislature of the state of Missouri"
Your State Senator
Senator Cindy O'Laughlin
Definition of Justice
To give every person what is due.
Majority Opinion
President of the Missouri Senate
David Wasinger
Necessary components of a bill
Title, Purpose, Plan of Action, When Bill will Take Effect, How the Bill will be Funded
Can they emailed or do they have to be mailed?
They can either be mailed or emailed!
Missouri's Governor
Governor Mike Kehoe
Roles in a Political Campaign
Candidate, Campaign Manager, Speechwriter, Grassroots Coordinator, Campaign Volunteer
Where in the Constitution the process for amending is defined
Article V
Do you include your name on the bill?
Yes. At the very top you put "Author:" (then your name)
Can you ask to meet your legislators?
Yes! (you should too. It's a great experience to meet with them!)
Number of Missouri Supreme Court Judges
Seven
Difference between Majority Opinion and Dissenting Opinion
Majority Opinion is the decision agreed upon by most of the judges, while the dissenting opinion is the voiced disagreement of a judge who did not come to the majority opinion
An Explanation of what the Articles of Confederation were
Basically a rough draft of the Constitution. It laid the foundation for the Constitution we have today.
Four-Day Purpose of Writing the Bills
To develop a better understanding of the legislative process.
Things you should say in your letters
Thank them for their service, you're praying for them, what TeenPact is and what you will be learning, your name, their names and titles
1 Timothy 2:1-3
First of all, then, I urge that supplications, prayers, intercessions, and thanksgivings be made for all people, for kings and all who are in high positions, that we may lead a peaceful and quiet life, godly and dignified in every way. This is good, and it is pleasing in the sight of God our Savior,