Each participant in this course is required to research and write a paper on some facet of Washington State Government.

You will be provided with suggested topics list, but that does not eliminate another choice that may not be listed, provided you get approval from your advisor.

Choose a topic you are interested in learning more about and following the requirements listed below.

· The length of the paper should be 3-5 pages long.

· The paper must be typed and use double spacing.

· Leave a 1" margin all around your paper.

· A bibliography (this is an external link) will go at the end of your report, with at least 3 resources listed.

· Depending on your topic, you may also submit maps, charts, graphs, etc. to enhance the quality of your report.

· A cover page will introduce the topic, the author of the paper, the date, and Washington State History. 

~ The role of the Senate

~ The role of the House

~ Choose a Governor of Washington State and the impact he/she left while in office

~ The role of the Speaker of the House

~ The Court Systems

~ The Power of the Governor

~ The First Capitol of Washington

~ Washington's Voice in Washington D.C.

~ Lobbying and New Laws

~ Washington State Patrol

~ Washington State Parks

~ Initiatives and Referendums

~ Washington State Constitution

~ City Government Structures in Washington State

~ Washington's Budget Process

Remember…You do not have to select one of the suggested topics, but be sure to clear a choice of your own with your advisor.

For further information email Jeff Brandenburg, Burlington-Edison High School

Due Date

The paper can be turned in anytime, but must be in by the end of your course completion.

Some people are shooting for the semester and others are working on this course all year. So, keep in mind that you have not completed this course until the paper and all your other assignments and testing have been completed.

You may email your term paper to the instructor as an attached document, give it to your campus contact, or send it regular mail.