In many states, adult education classes visit their state lawmakers. Students have many different purposes in mind. Some want to learn how lawmaking works by seeing the democratic process in action.
Civic literacy is important in itself.
It is also needed by students who are preparing for the GED test or for American citizenship. Some students may want to talk with legislators about issues of concern. Or they may want to thank them for the specific votes or other actions they have taken on certain issues. Visiting legislators is one way for them to see how this works. If it is organized around a hearing, often there is no choice.