Assignment: In the same document, submit both Part I and II of the assignment (2-4 pages):

Part I: Letter to Representative

Your letter should include:

• A description of the social welfare issue

• An explanation of how you want the legislator to respond to the issue (vote, create legislation, hold public hearings, etc.) and why.

• Support of your viewpoints with credible facts and research.

Part II: Explanation (1-2 pages, double-space, APA format)

For this part of the assignment, provide an explanation of:

• Why you selected the issue

• How the issue affects social work

• The reason you chose the specific representative

• The approach you took with the representative (consider the representative's voting history, political affiliation, and any other factors you considered)