The document provides guidance for creating a new bill by identifying a local problem, explaining why it is a problem and who it affects, considering the consequences of not addressing it, and developing a proposed law to solve the problem that specifies what it will do, who it will affect, any costs, and how it will be enforced. Students are then instructed to work in groups to draft a new bill by naming it, explaining why it is needed and what it will accomplish, and having a leader present it to the class for an initial vote.

1. What needs to be considered before making a new law?

2. Create your own Bill

3. What are the main issues/problems in your local area? Preparation Environment? Sports Facilities? Jobs? Transport?

4. What are the main issues/problems in your local area? Preparation Why is it a problem? What is wrong with it? Why people be unhappy? What other problems does it cause?

5. What are the main issues/problems in your local area? Preparation Why is it a problem? Who is affected? Who causes the problem? Who is affected by the problem? Who has the power to fix the problem?

6. What are the main issues/problems in your local area? Preparation Why is it a problem? What are the consequences of not doing anything? Who is affected? Would the problem get worse? Would it causes other problems? This is important to think about so you can justify why your bill is needed?

7. Ideas.... Now you have identified the problem – How are you going to fix it ???