Know the Law ⚖️
Every delegate should know the rules of the nation they represent. Search something you are curious about — "bike", "litter", "voting" — and see what the law says.
The constitution of United States
Constitution of the United States (1787) + Bill of Rights
The oldest written national constitution still in use. It splits power between Congress, the President and the courts so no single person can control everything.
- First Amendment: free speech, free press, freedom of religion and the right to protest.
- Powers not given to the federal government are left to the states.
- Changing it needs two-thirds of Congress and three-quarters of the states.
Read it yourself
Everyday laws 🔍
Citizens can vote from age 18.
In United States you must be at least 18 to cast a ballot. Voting is how ordinary people hand power to leaders for a fixed number of years.
Children must attend school for a set number of years.
Almost every country makes school compulsory for children. Skipping school without a good reason is a matter for the parents and the school authorities, not the police.
Theft is a crime everywhere.
Taking something that belongs to another person without permission is against the law in every UN member state. Punishments differ, but the rule does not.
Free speech is protected in many countries, but with limits.
Most constitutions protect the right to say what you think and to gather peacefully. Almost all of them still ban threats, and many ban hate speech. How much is protected varies a lot from country to country.
Dropping rubbish in public usually brings a fine.
Littering is normally a small offence handled with a fine rather than a court case. Some countries, like Singapore, fine very heavily.
Remember: this is a learning tool, not legal advice. Laws change, and they can be different in each state, region or city inside the same country.