This photo of bored elementary schoolers shows how utterly tedious government is

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The excitement of local legislation in action!
(Image credit: AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)

Students from Lewisburg Elementary School traveled to the Mississippi state Capitol in Jackson Wednesday, where they were treated to an open session of the House of Representatives. It's an exciting opportunity for local government to flex its muscles and inspire the next generation of civil servants.

(Image credit: The Associated Press)

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Lauren Hansen
Lauren Hansen

Lauren Hansen produces The Week’s podcasts and videos and edits the photo blog, Captured. She also manages the production of the magazine's iPad app. A graduate of Kenyon College and Northwestern University, she previously worked at the BBC and Frontline. She knows a thing or two about pretty pictures and cute puppies, both of which she tweets about @mylaurenhansen.