After studying the Bill of Rights, you realize you, as a student, are far more impacted by the government than you ever knew and want to become more informed and involved. You want to be more knowledgeable about government policies by researching some legislation from your local area, the state, or the country. Your task is to write a letter to a legislator clearly stating an opinion on a selected policy, its impact to you, and any suggestions you may have to maintain or amend the policy.

It takes citizens like you to keep our communities, state, and country running smoothly.

Your letter must include:
The name of the legislator you are contacting
The policy you are writing about (chosen from the board)
Your opinion on the policy you chose
Reasons for your opinion and any suggestions you have

You may use any of the following resources for your evidence gathering:
Evidence Gathering: Stay Informed, Get Involved
Choice Board: Local, State, and Federal Policy

(Month) (Day) (Year)

The Honorable (First name) (Last name)

(Room Number), State Capitol

Sacramento, CA (Zip Code)

RE: (state the topic or include the bill number, author and subject if you are writing to support

or oppose a particular legislative bill)

Dear (Assembly Member/Senator) (Last name):

My name is (your first and last name) and I am a regional center consumer (family member

/service provider/advocate/community member) who resides in your district.

(State why you support or oppose the bill or other issue here. Choose up to three of the

strongest points that support your position and state them clearly.)

(Include a personal story. Tell your representative why the issue is important to you and how it

affects you, your family member and your community.)

(Tell your representative how you want her or him to vote on this issue and ask for a response.

Be sure to include your name and address on both your letter and envelope.)

Sincerely,

SIGN YOUR NAME

Print your name

Street address

City, State, Zip code

Explanation:

the right choice would be a. culture within the city-state. c. loyalty to the police. d separation by land and sea.

explanation: d