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Write Your Member of Congress
Through SGAP’s parent company, National Write Your Congressman, you can use the Constituent Opinion Ballot to write your members of congress about key legislation underway. NWYC provides small businesses with nonpartisan information and research on top issues and pending legislation in Congress.
America’s Legacy Book
The Foundation of Freedom
Written for middle and high school students, the new “America’s Legacy” book focuses on the text and history of the United States’ Founding Documents, including the Constitution, Bill of Rights and Declaration of Independence. Additional sections cover the elements of citizenship (how to be a good American citizen); the three branches of government and separation of powers; and excerpts from great American speeches. Interesting “Freedom Facts” and SGAP infographics are included throughout the book.
About Us
Established by National Write Your Congressman in 1992, the Student Governmental Affairs Program is a national nonprofit organization headquartered near Dallas, Texas. SGAP brings U.S. government and civics to life through a monthly newsletter that educates K-12 students about current legislation in Congress, presents pro/con perspectives from both sides of the aisle, and asks them to vote on the issues. SGAP supplements classroom instruction with nonpartisan educational materials that teach responsible citizenship through active participation. SGAP’s civics educational program is received by students in all 50 states and D.C., with about four million students having participated since its inception.
In 2019, SGAP received an Honorable Mention in the National Category for the American Civic Collaboration Awards (“Civvys”). Developed by the Bridge Alliance Education Fund, Big Tent Nation, and the National Conference on Citizenship in 2017, the Civvys Awards are among the most high-profile and visible aspects of the civic renewal movement.
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Featured SGAP Infographics
2022 SGAP Year in Review
2022 Impact Survey Results
2022 Student Voting Results
2021 Student Voting Results
2019 Student Voting Results
2019 Impact Survey Results
Supreme Court Infographic
Are You Smarter than a New U.S. Citizen?
Political Parties Infographic
What’s New
Powers of the President and Executive Orders Infographic 2023
The three branches of government have checks and balances to distribute power or control equally.
EXECUTIVE BRANCH: Carries out laws | President, Vice President, and President’s Cabinet | 15 executive departments.
EXECUTIVE ORDERS OF THE PRESIDENT: Executive Orders are directives by the President that
manage the operations of the federal government. Article Two of the U.S. Constitution gives Presidents
broad executive and enforcement authority to enforce the law and manage the executive branch.
Divided Politics in America 2023 Infographic
DIVIDED POLITICS IN AMERICA
2020 Election & Polarization of American Politics
The 2020 election between Donald Trump (R) and Joe Biden (D) was one of the most polarizing in modern history. Many people were divided on the issues and felt compelled to go to the polls. And while negative feelings towards the other party are nothing new, the growing contempt that both Republicans and Democrats have for the opposing party has grown broader and deeper than in the past.
Immigration Nation: The History of Immigration Infographic 2023
America has a rich tradition of immigration. This chart represents immigrants as a percentage of the U.S. population through history. Let’s take a look at the trends, major influxes, and pivotal decisions that helped shape our country’s demographics.
Preamble & Articles of the U.S. Constitution Infographic 2023
The Preamble
The Preamble is the opening statement to the U.S. Constitution that explains the primary purpose of the document and what the government aspires to be. The first words of the Preamble — We the People — were revolutionary because they asserted that it is the people who give the power to the government.
Ideas for Teachers for May 2023
Issue 1: 32-Hour Workweek
- How do you think having a shorter workweek would affect workers’ productivity? Would it rise, fall or remain the same? Why?
- If your school changed to a 4-day week, how would that affect your life? For instance, you might have less time for an after-school job. What are other ways such a schedule might affect your life?
- How might a shorter workweek be good or bad for the environment? Explain.
- In Japan, Microsoft trialed a four-day workweek and saw improvements in workers’ productivity and job satisfaction. Do you think this would work in the U.S.? Why or why not?
- How did the COVID pandemic change American workers’ expectations about work/life balance? Explain.
SGAP Newsletter for May 2023 (32-Hour Workweek + Gas Stoves)
President Biden Proposes Stiff EPA Emission Limits to Boost U.S. Electric Vehicle Sales
ON APRIL 12, the Biden administration’s Environmental Protection Agency proposed the nation’s most ambitious climate regulations to date—plans designed to ensure two-thirds of new passenger cars and a quarter of new heavy trucks sold in the United States are all-electric by 2032.
The new rules would require nothing short of a revolution in the U.S. auto industry. The Biden administration is proposing to crack down on vehicle pollution with tailpipe emission limits so tough they will compel automakers to ensure two out of every three cars and light trucks sold in 2032 are electric models.
The government’s challenge to automakers is monumental. Last year, all-electric vehicles accounted for just 5.8 percent of new cars sold in the United States.