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By Melanie Cooper
Activity Suggestions
Read and discuss the following scriptures.
1
Nephi 13:12-19
2
Nephi 1:6-7
Ether
2:9-12
Mosiah
29
Helaman
4:22 - 5:3
Doctrine
and Covenants 98:5-10
Doctrine
and Covenants 134
The
Twelfth Article of Faith
Learn more about the Constitution.
Arrange to see government in action by visiting such places as:
A courthouse to watch a trial
A town or city government meeting
A school board meeting
A county government meeting
A session of your state legislature
A session of one of the houses of Congress
Learn and sing patriotic hymns. Discuss the words of the hymns.
Search the Constitution and identify the article or amendment where each
of the following is explained:
How to amend or change the Constitution.
The duties of the president of the United States.
The powers of Congress.
The description of the judicial system.
All qualified citizens are allowed to vote regardless of gender.
Slavery is abolished.
The right for trial by jury is granted.
A person's religious freedom is protected.
What happens if the president dies or resign
Write down your family rules and make a "Family Constitution." Have
the family members sign it. Display it where everyone will see it
often.
Exercise your citizenship by:
Voting in elections.
Running for political office.
Serving on community boards or committees.
Becoming informed on important local, state, and national issues.
Expressing your opinions and your appreciation to government leaders
through personal visits, phone calls, or letters; participating in hearings
and government meetings; circulating and presenting petitions; or other
appropriate activities.
Again, these are only some of the activities suggested by the First Presidency.
You will want to obtain a copy of the 1987 September issue of the Ensign
for a complete list of all the activities and lesson plans provided there.
More...
United States Congress
Web sites of the House and Senate. Who are your representatives? From
About Guide to US Gov Info/Resources.
President of the
United States
Links to information about the office of President of the United States.,
from About Guide to US Gov Info/Resources.
U. S. Politics: Current Events
All the news and up-to-date information about US politics - including
interviews with policy makers, updates about breaking news, news analysis,
and opinion pieces, from About Guide, John Aravosis.
Fourth
of July Holiday Fun
Craft ideas related to Independence Day traditions and Patriotic themes,
from your About Guide to Crafts for Kids.
Have a happy and safe Fourth of July!
1. William Peters, A More Perfect Union [New York: Crown Publishers, 1987]
2. Ensign, May 1976, p. 93 3. Ezra Taft Benson, Ensign, May 1976, p.93
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