Citizen Participation Gallery Walk

Should students attend school year-round? Why or why not?

If you were to create a petition that would affect your school, what issue would you seek to change? Explain the need for change and how you would accomplish it.

What are some reasons why a public official should be recalled?

Why do you think secret ballots are important?

Would you feel comfortable casting your vote in public? Why or why not?

The current federal income tax rates range from 10 to 37%. As an individual, you make 40,000 (22%) per year, how much of your income goes to this tax? Is this a fair amount? Why or why not?

Why do you think the 17th Amendment is important to the democratic process?

Why do you think some people felt the 18th Amendment was a necessary reform during this time?

Why do you think the 19th Amendment reform was necessary?

How does the Federal Reserve Act reform affect our economy?