Also look through your packets and make sure everything is complete with the exception of the purple pages
Each of the
C.A.P. write ups must be typed and turned in when required. The page
requirements for each category are complete pages, not half or three
quarter pages (unless specifically noted as a half page write up). All pages
should be Times New Roman Font, size 12, double spaced. Write ups should be headed properly
with YOUR NAME, the C.A.P. CATEGORY, DATE OF THE EVENT and DATE WHEN THE C.A.P
WAS COMPLETED.
CAP IDEAS
1. PUBLIC MEETING OF
GOVERNING BODY (60 Points)
In order to
fulfill this requirement, I recommend you attend a city council meeting for
either Provo or Orem. However, you may
also attend any public meeting, such as planning and zoning or school board
meeting. Write a 1 page summary of the meeting.
This paper must include the following: what public meeting you attended,
where it was held, date and time of attendance.
The body of the paper should include issues discussed and solutions or
recommendations made at the meeting. Be
sure to include a conclusion, discussing your personal opinions and
observations from the issues discussed and the meeting in general.
2. MAGAZINE NEWS
ARTICLE (20 points)
Read a magazine
article from a periodical like Time, U.S.
News and World Report, Newsweek, etc. or an on-line news source. Choose an article that focuses on a national
or international issue relating to government.
Write a 1 page summary about the article. The summary must include the
following: Citation, an overview of the issue and an evaluation. The evaluation
should include your opinion and reaction to the topic and its effect on
society.
3. TV NEWS PROGRAM (30
points)
In order to
fulfill this requirement you must watch any one of the following programs:
Nightline Situation Room
O’Reiley Factor Meet
the Press
Hannity CNN
Anderson Cooper 360° Hardball w/ Chris Matthews
Politics Nation Rachel
Maddow Show
Take notes on what
you observe and hear. Include your hand
written notes with your paper. Write a 1
page summary of the major issues discussed during the program. Your summary must include: The date and the title of the program that
you watched, summary of the issues, and your personal opinion/reaction.
4. WRITE A
LETTER TO A POLITICAL LEADER
(member of the U.S. Congress or a State Legislator)
(30 points)
Express your
views, opinions, or questions on a political subject. The letter must be at least 1 page in length
and relevant to the person you are sending it to. Make a copy of your letter and turn it in for
credit. Please share with the class
any responses you may receive.
5. POLITICAL VOLUNTEERISM (50 points)
Choose a candidate
or issue you support and perform at least 1.5 hours of volunteer work. Work may
include distributing leaflets, stuffing envelopes, making phone calls, door
knocking or a variety of other activities.
To get credit you must get a signed note from a supervisor indicating
the date and time spent along with the type of work done. You must also type a 1/2
page description of the candidate or issue you chose with a description of the
specific task you helped with.
6. POLITICAL RALLY (50 points)
Attend a political
rally, speaker or meeting. Write a 1
page summary of the event including your opinion and/or what you learned.
7.
JUDICIAL EXPERIENCE (60 points)
Attend either Youth Court
(times and locations to be announced) or Magistrate Court. Write a summary that
includes an evaluation of the proceedings (how things work) and a summary of
each case observed. Also include an opinion of the effectiveness of the system.
The write up must be a minimum of 1 ½ pages in length.
**You
may NOT be personally involved in the case.**
8. REGISTER
& VOTE (50 points)
Democracy revolves
around the right to vote. Too many
Americans choose not to exercise that right. For those of you who are 18 years
old at the time of any local, state or national election; voting will count as
a category for you. You must get a note
signed by one of the election officials at the polling place. It should include their name (written legibly)
and the location where you voted. You
must also write a ONE page summary describing the voting process. What did you experience at the polling place? Also, how do you think the actual voting
process could be done more effectively?
9.
OTHER IDEAS?
Check with me J It must pertain to American Government and the C.A.P purpose.
