1. choose an idea—name the idea for a new law or policy you selected from the spinning wheel.


2. explain your idea—why would this idea make a good law? use complete sentences to explain.

3. summarize the discussion—discuss the idea with a trusted adult. write down some thoughts or details about the idea from your discussion. use complete sentences.

4. explain the process—finish filling in the steps your idea would have to go through to become a law at the both federal and state levels of government.