How many offices in your county government are elective? How many of the men holding these offices do you know? Consult your parents as to the number of these officers they know personally. How many does your teacher know?
At the next election, get a copy of the ballot used in your community and ascertain the number of candidates for all offices, including local, state, and national.
What national political parties exist at present?
Are the voters of your local community divided into parties on local questions? If so, what are some of these questions?
Investigate the organization in your county (or town) of the political party of which your father is a member. Who is chairman of its local committee?
Investigate the work that a party organization does in your community during an election campaign; on election day; in the time between elections.
Why is secret control over government dangerous?
What is meant by "social unrest"?
Are all men of your acquaintance equally capable of directing the affairs Of government in office? Why?
What is meant by "responsible" and "irresponsible" leadership?