Congressman Gives Massapequa Students Insight Into Government

Seniors at Massapequa High School dive deep into the workings of government as part of the social studies curriculum, and recently they got to learn from someone with first-hand knowledge. Congressman Peter King, who lives in neighboring Seaford and represents the district that includes Massapequa, spoke to students from Advanced Placement United States Government and Comparative Government classes on Nov. 4.

King spoke to students about the role of Congress as one of the three branches of government. He also explained similarities and differences of U.S. government to other nations, and well as the election process and the role of cable news and social media in politics. While he spoke about many national and international issues, he also noted the importance of constituent services and being responsive to the citizens of his district, noting, “It’s a good feeling to get something resolved.”

Curriculum Associate for Social Studies Dr. Brian Trapani said that King was invited to share his knowledge of Congress and the inner workings of government, as his tenure in the House of Representatives spans four different presidents.

“His insight into how government works and into present-day issues, as well as the coverage of those issues, is worthwhile for our AP government students,” Trapani said. “It’s important for them to have an opportunity to meet their representative and ask him questions about issues that matter to them.”