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| - Students organize every aspect of the organization, from the local chapter level to the multi-state level. The members elect leaders to organize JSA conventions, conferences, and political awareness events. In addition to sponsoring the JSA, the JSF sponsors 3- and 4-week "Summer School" sessions for JSA members. These are held at Yale, Princeton, Stanford, and Georgetown and week-long symposium on state and local politics in several states. The revenue from these programs help fund the school-year JSA program.
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| - Students organize every aspect of the organization, from the local chapter level to the multi-state level. The members elect leaders to organize JSA conventions, conferences, and political awareness events. JSA is both a local and a national organization. The JSA is organized by "states", somewhat congruous with the real U.S. states. At the high school chapter level, chapter presidents organize local activities and meetings. On the regional level, "Mayors" and "Vice-Mayors" organize one-day regional conferences and coordinate chapter communication. On the state level, "Governors" and "Lieutenant Governors" organize overnight conventions and other activities. On the national level, Governors are in communication with each other planning convention themes and steering the direction of the organization. This national power has no judicial or legislative checks and balances. The JSA program includes debates, “thought talks”, problem solving, and a variety of simulations designed to provide members with an informed viewpoint and the ability to analyse important issues. Simulations include, for example, model United Nations, model Congress (with a Senate and House of Representatives), crisis simulations, and other activities. JSA provides an opportunity to meet other students from outside their home communities who share similar interests; furthermore, debate conventions usually include various evening activities like dining downtown or impromptu debate. In addition to sponsoring the JSA, the JSF sponsors 3- and 4-week "Summer School" sessions for JSA members. These are held at Yale, Princeton, Stanford, and Georgetown and week-long symposium on state and local politics in several states. The revenue from these programs help fund the school-year JSA program.
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