Kennesaw State University :: American Democracy Project

Kennesaw State University - American Democracy Project

Welcome to the home of Kennesaw State University’s American Democracy Project (ADP) and Political Engagement Project (PEP.) This site was created to encourage civic and political engagement at KSU by connecting students, faculty, and staff through an interactive forum.

Find ways to get involved in ADP/PEP programs as well as other campus, local, national, and international opportunities. Explore the wealth of information and resources available on a variety of issues and upcoming elections. Join in civil and political discourse through the discussion boards, share your blog, or create you own photo album.

Read more about ADP/PEP here.

Home

About ADP/PEP

Join email list

Feedback

Help

Advocacy Center

Overview

How To... ►

How To Contact Elected Official

To write your Congressional Representative or Senator via the Internet visit: http://www.house.gov/writerep/

Remember:

1. Be Concise: Keep your correspondence to one page in length and state the purpose of your letter.

2. Identify Yourself: Give your name and whether or not you are a constituent.

3. Be Specific: If you are writing in regards to specific legislation use the bill number, or if you are writing on a particular interest express why it is important to you. Be sure to include factual data in your letter to support your concerns and opinions.

4. Ask for Action: Ask your representative to take a specific action regarding the purpose of your letter.

5. Contact Information: Include contact information for your legislator to respond.

6. Handwrite: If your letter is not time sensitive, handwrite it. Handwritten letters typically get more attention.

7. Address Your Letter Correctly:

For a Senator:
   Header Address:
The Honorable Senator ____________ United States Senate Washington, D.C. 20510
   Greeting: Dear Senator _____________

For a Representative:
   Header Address:
The Honorable Representative ______________ U.S. House of Representatives Washington, D.C. 20510
   Greeting: Dear Representative _____________