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Contributor: Brian Anthony. Lesson ID: 11118
You've got something to say to your government officials, but you can't just knock on their door! Write them a good old-fashioned letter! Relearn the lost art of letter writing and make a difference!
It could have been a story on the evening news or an outrageous event you heard about from someone else. It caused you to say, "They ought to pass a law … !"
Here’s the good news: You are in charge of the government! Well, you and tens of millions of your fellow citizens. One way to become an engaged citizen is by learning how to make your voice heard!
During many election seasons, it seems that people's trust in government is at an all-time low.
While our political system may be complicated by factors such as big companies and special interests, the fact remains that public opinion is a powerful motivator for politicians. The only way for our government representatives to know what we are thinking is if we tell them.
One tried-and-true method is to write a letter. As you read How to Write Your Congressman, write down the key points from the following sections.
When you have finished, ask an adult or older sibling to discuss the following questions with you.
As with most other forms of communication, writing to a government official requires you to be informed and organized. That will take a little planning, forethought, and modeling.
Continue on to the Got It? section to examine some sample opinion letters.
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