Government Studies Committee

Purpose: To know and understand how local, state, and federal governments work. 

Program: Learn about the evolution of early American government and its lasting Legacy on governing today. 

Ideas for possible activities: 

1. Create a timeline of the local or state governments and offices in your community since its founding. 

2. Take a field trip to your city, county, or state government buildings, reach out to an elected official to arrange a tour of government buildings. 

3. Participate in local or state government proceedings and share your experiences. 

4. Explore the ways youth assisted the nation’s emerging government. 

5. Investigate the Declaration of Independence and the grievances against the government presented by the colonists. These are just SOME ideas for possible activities for this contest. We encourage and would like to see you create something new and exciting with your society for your submission. 

▶️Contest: Local society with the best program 

First Place $70 Second Place $50 Third Place $30 Fourth Place $20 Fifth Place $10 ◀️