Cornhusker Girls State has continued to maintain a strong
educational component to its program. Delegates will take a
current events quiz and a government exam during Girls
State. College credit is also available for girls who
complete Girls State.
CURRENT EVENTS QUIZ
The current events quiz will cover a variety of topics that
are in the news in the months leading up to Girls State.
You should consider reading articles on the following
websites to assist you in answering the questions on the
quiz.
www.stateline.org/live/states/Nebraska
www.pbs.org/newshour/extra
www.msnbc.msn.com
www.nytimes.com
www.washingtonpost.com
GOVERNMENT EXAM
The government exam will focus on the executive,
legislative, and judicial branches of Nebraska's
government. We recommend that you read through the online
version of the Nebraska Blue Book for topics that will be
covered on the exam.
http://nebraskalegislature.gov/web/public/bluebook
COLLEGE CREDIT
The University of Colorado at Colorado Springs, RTG &
Associates, Inc., and College Options Foundation provides
every girls state citizen and junior counselor the
opportunity to earn college credit. For more information
about this opportunity, please visit:
www.leadershipcredit.org
