Letter to Congress Assignment

PART 1
Letter to Congress Assignment

Directions: For this project, you will write a letter to your U.S. Congressman/Congresswoman (U.S. House of Representatives). In order to locate your U.S. Congressman/Congresswoman, you will need to visit the website (Find Your Representative) and enter your zip code (my zip code 33614 FL).
Points: 15

Requirements:
In the letter, you will need to pick an issue that is on the national level and that is of concern to you (for example: environment, national security, immigration, etc.).
You will need to discuss the issue, why do you support/oppose this issue, what changes do you feel need to be made, and provide facts to support your position/argument.
The letter needs to be typed, 1 full page (200 – 250 words), Times New Roman, 12 point font, and 1 inch margins.
The letter will need to have the congressional member’s name and address on it. Please follow the example below.
The letter will need to be uploaded to canvas
To find your U.S. Congressman/Congresswoman, please click this link: Find Your Representative

Example:
Sara Barton
123 My House Rd.
Sterling, VA 20165

October 17, 2018

The Honorable (first & last name)
(address of the Congressman/Congresswoman)

Dear Congressman or Congresswoman (last name):

I am one of your constituents and I am writing in regards

Sincerely,

Sara Barton

PART 2
( minimum 100 words)
Should a teacher in a public school be allowed to begin class with a prayer? Why or why not? How would you feel if teacher lead prayer before a sports event like a football or basketball game?

PART 3
( minimum 100 words)
How do you feel about the news article, A Lynching Memorial Is Opening. The Country Has Never Seen Anything Like It ? What impact did it have on you? What are two things you found interesting about the news article? What would you recommend to prevent future discrimination?

PART 4
( minimum 100 words)
What is redistricting? Do you believe elected officials should be responsible for drawing congressional districts (redistricting)? Why or why not? If no, who do you believe should be responsible for drawing congressional districts? What would you suggest to prevent corruption like gerrymandering from reoccurring?

PART 5
( minimum 100 words)
Should a naturalized citizen be able to become president of the United States? Why or why not? Why do you suppose the framers insisted that the president be a natural born citizen rather than a naturalized citizen? Should we change the rule to allow naturalized citizens to run for the presidency? Why or why not?