You will write your three (3) to four (4) page paper based on your research, class materials that were covered in your textbook, source materials from the meeting, and evaluations and observations about your local government. The paper must be formatted Chicago style or MLA or a similar style you know how to use. Aside from the 3 to 4 written pages you must also have a cover page with your info, course name, my name, date and paper’s title, as well, as a formal bibliography page using Chicago style. To view this style, go to All sources MUST BE cited.
1. Apply concepts and materials that you have learned in the course to observations and reflections about the process of local government.
2. What was the purpose of the meeting? Look at the meeting’s agenda as it’s displayed on the video (most times) and what you witnessed as a spectator at the meeting and explain what it was about.
3. What did you observe in this meeting- Who was in attendance- which government officials? Who were the participants? Was there an opportunity for public/residents to comment? If so, when?
4. Was there a clear distinction among the politicians (elected officials) and the administration (public administrators)? Define them. Who were the public administrators at the meeting?
5. What did you learn from the experience? What did this experience teach you about local politics and the political process? Do you understand how and why local government’s decisions and enforcement of the law has a much stronger/ bigger impact on your day-to-day life than Federal and state governments?
OPTIONAL VIDEOS to choose from to write your paper on:
1. Regular Meeting – Newark Municipal Council – 6/5/2024
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2. Regular Meeting – Newark Municipal Council – 5/22/2024
3. Regular Meeting – Newark Municipal Council – January – 24 – 2024
4. Regular Meeting – Newark Municipal Council – February 1, 2023
5. Regular Meeting – Newark Municipal Council – December 6, 2023
6. Regular Meeting – Newark Municipal Council – December 7, 2022
