Politics Firsthand—Lawmakers Share Insights on the Practical Side of Politics
On April 20 and 27, 2015, the 11th-grade students taking political science courses had the opportunity to learn a bit about how politics works.
Dr. Thomas Spies, a member of the state parliament and SPD mayoral candidate, and Dr. Stefan Heck, a CDU member of the Bundestag, each spent two hours answering questions from the students.
Both willingly shared details about their careers, their motivations for entering politics, and the day-to-day realities of a lawmaker’s work. Both elected officials did a very good job of coming across as authentic and conveying a positive image of the political profession.
After brief introductions, all questions were addressed in detail. The students showed great interest in the following areas:
- Political Biography / Professional Background / Career Goals
- Current Issues in the County and City
- Education Policy
- The Daily Life of a Member of Congress
- Refugee Issue
- Opportunities for Shaping Policy
