Woodland Park School District



Welcome to the State Assembly!You are officially a New Jersey lawmaker!Considering all you have learned about State powers…. Today, you will have the power!Go on Governor Phil Murphy’s website. Pick an “initiative/priority” to focus on. You are in charge of improving this initiative across NJ.What will you do/ What is your goal in order to improve NJ?What new STATE law will you propose (or what preexisting law will you amend)? Explain.Why are you adding a new law/changing an old one? Explain your reasoning. How can the governor help you get this law passed? Be specific. Make sure to mention his “tools/powers”. Explain the actions the governor has already done or plans to do to help you reach your goal. Research required. (Use the governor website or google specifics)What will be the range of punishments/ramifications/fines for not adhering to the new law. Explain. 1st offense? 2nd offense? “Extra Extra read all about it!!!” Create an imitation/pretend Front Page Newspaper article explaining that your new law passed in the NJ Assembly! It’s a news article so be sure to include what citizens can expect going forward, the punishments, the details of the law, why it was passed, and anything your NJ citizens need to know!To save: The file name should be your first and last name. Save in the “S drive” in the Potter folder. AFTERWARDS, ALSO SAVE TO YOUR DOCUMENTS! (as a backup) ................
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