1. Presentation by [your name goes here]
[Your Issue Name Here]
Presentation by
[your name goes here]

2. Background Describe the issue – who, what, when, where, and why.
Explain why the issue is of public concern.
Describe how the needs of society are involved.
Explain how individual rights are involved.

3. Interest Groups/Opposing Sides
Identify those organized interest groups which have taken opposing sides on the issues.
Clearly present the arguments of the opposing sides.
Describe the potential consequences of implementing each side’s position.

4. The Judiciary
Describe how the federal courts have dealt with this issue in recent years. Cite cases, dates, and decisions.

5. My Plan of Action
Propose a plan for addressing the issue or solving the problem. Clearly state why your solution is better than the alternatives.

6. Position of Public Officials
Include the position of one or more elected officials on the issue you have chosen.
Explain his/her position and the rationale behind it.