The organization is the largest student-run organization in the United States. The purpose of this organization is to debate and discuss domestic and foreign policy issues related to the United States and attend conferences with other JSA chapters. JSA provides students the opportunity to discuss, to debate, to decide how each feels about important issues to Americans of all ages, including terrorism, racial profiling, arms control, drug trafficking, etc. Students in all grades are invited to join JSA for a mind-expanding experience.