Writing a Letter to Congress This unit has stressed that civic participation is an important part of a working democratic system and that there are many ways for a person to get
involved in this process. Voting is one important example, but concerned citizens also have the opportunity to write to their representatives at the state
and national levels. Because the legislative branch makes the laws, it is important to let your representatives know your thoughts on certain issues.
Part A
For this task, choose any issue that is relevant to you or that is currently being discussed in your local or national news. If you like, you can
reference something related to the issue that you explored in the first task of this Unit Activity. In the space provided below, explain a little about
the issue you've chosen and why it is important to you.