Gov't Project help....?

Question

For government class we have to do this type of project. BUT it is not just one of those minor projects...no...the ideas our teacher gave us were
--running for office (whether it be for mayor or one of the board of directors for the county)
--doing a repeal for a law in the state of nevada
--opening up a non-profit organisation...

So what I need are ideas for it. What could I do for the project...or even following some of those ideas given above (ie. what kind of non-profit organisation could I open)...
remember to keep in the idea this is for a 12th grade gov't project.

THANKS SO MUCH!

Answer 1

It depends on what kind of a person you are.

1. If you are social then running for office would be the one for you. You have to be willing to approach any and everybody and tell them why you are the best choice. You have to convince them to vote for you and to support your campaign. Running for office is basically like driving from one speech or fundraiser to another. If you like talking and BSing this is the one for you.
2. If you are passionate and principled and think that something isn't right then fight for it (or against it) repeal a law that you think is regressive and hurts the people. A big hint would be most SANE people HATE!!!!! taxes. Find some absurd tax and fight to have it repealed
3. Non-Profits are tough. There are a LOT and I mean a LOT of laws and regulations regarding setting one up. You really need the help of a lawyer, a business man and an accountant to make sure you stay out of trouble. However they can be worth it if you can help a needed charity. Look around at what is in your community

This may sound crazy now, but it is the projects like this that you succeed at that you will remember years from now.

Hope that helps, good luck

Answer 2

Here are some dumb laws you could work on repealing
http://findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_qn4155/is_20070322/ai_n18740571
http://www.idiotlaws.com/dumb_laws/nevada/