As part of their study of the government of the United States, TABC’s Advanced Placement U.S. Government and Politics class traveled to Trenton, New Jersey, to visit the home of the New Jersey state government. In addition to seeing the home of the state government, the students hoped to bring their studies to life. The first part of the trip involved a tour of the State House, including a visit to the Assembly and Senate chambers. The students learned how New Jersey’s state government works and some of the differences between state and federal governments. The tour also included a visit to the governor’s office and the governor’s press room. The students then went on to the Visitor’s Center where they participated in a “Make a Law” activity. After being sworn (affirmed) in, the students debated a law currently before the New Jersey State Senate: Should private school students be allowed to participate in public school athletics? Ask the students, since they explored all the pluses and minuses, before voting on the bill.