How many people in this Role?
1 State Attorney
Who can run for this Role?
Must have at least 1 year of experience participating in Youth and Government.
Main Role and Responsibilities
The State Attorney represents the Senate Committee Chairs. Each Senate Chair can challenge up to three Bills for constitutional review before the Supreme Court. The Role mirror’s Maine’s State Attorney in arguing for the Senate’s position on the Bills being heard by the Court.
Responsibilities include:
- Gather the details from Senate Committee Chairs on Bills to be challenged
- Research the legal case and studying the facts, constitutional issues, laws, and precedents involved
- Prepare the legal argument that explain why the Bill is unconstitutional
- Present oral arguments before the Youth Supreme Court, answering questions from Justices, and defending their position
What skills are important for this Role?
- Strong debate and communication skills
- Attention to detail
- Public speaking
- Ability to build a persuasive, respectful argument
- Interest in legal research, and in courtroom operations and procedures
Does this Role attend the Leadership Training beginning on Thursday?
Yes!
Election/Selection Procedure
At either Caucus B or C (see Caucus Agenda) when the Role is put up for nomination by the Program Director
- Have someone from your delegation enter your name in Nomination, this is done by entering your name in the chat.
- After all nominations are in you will be asked to speak about why you want this role. Please be prepared to speak about your qualifications and why you think you would be the best person to fill this Role.
- Then the election will be held, all those present will cast a vote, the candidate receiving the most votes will be announced as the winner of this Role.
