The Benjamin Franklin Statesmanship Club teaches students the principles of good government, proper leadership, and successful human relations. The club is open to any person who is willing to attend the meetings and study the resources. If the Club is held as an elective, the participates will need to pay the required fees. Students should complete the reading assignment before class.
Students take turns leading the discussion.
Government simulation should be included on the local, state, and federal level. The first three months of the school year will center on the local, the next three on the state, and the last three on the federal. The club will then work together to come up with a solution to that issue. Members of the city council and other city officials can be invited in to give information which may be helpful to the club while working toward a solution. The club will form a mock city council and in simulation come up with a solution that will then be taken by the club to the real city council for consideration.