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December 11, 2024Birthright CitizenshipWhat does the U.S. Constitution say about who is a citizen, and who is entitled to the rights of citizenship? , , 14th-amendment citizenship constitution
December 10, 2024Presidential TransitionWhy does the peaceful transition of presidential power matter, and how is it supposed to happen?, , executive national-government presidency
December 7, 2024Pearl Harbor RemembranceHow did Pearl Harbor serve to unify the country?, , military observances world-war-ii
December 4, 2024Presidential PardonsWhat is a presidential pardon and how has it been used throughout history?, , , constitution executive judicial presidency
November 18, 2024George Washington’s ThanksgivingHow was Washington’s Thanksgiving Proclamation connected to the Founding documents of the United States?observances
November 7, 2024The Military Oath of EnlistmentWhat is the importance of the military oath of enlistment?, , , constitution military observances veterans-day
November 7, 2024Veterans DayHow do we honor those who have fulfilled the civic responsibility of military service?, , military observances veterans-day
October 31, 2024Election Day 2024What should you be watching for during Election Day?, , , , elections electoral-college presidency running-for-office voting
October 31, 2024Remembering Victims of CommunismWhat does it mean to honor the people that have fallen victim to communist regimes throughout history?, communism observances
October 28, 2024Election BallotsHow does the construction of election ballots reflect federalism in action?, , elections federalism voting
October 28, 2024Ocoee Election Day MassacreHow have people fought, and died, for the right to vote?, , , 15th-amendment elections observances voting-rights
October 21, 2024The Electoral CollegeWhat role does the Electoral College play in presidential elections?, , , , elections electoral-college presidency running-for-office voting
October 20, 2024Battleground StatesWhat is a battleground state and why do they matter?, , , , elections electoral-college presidency running-for-office voting
October 16, 2024The Docket 2024-2025 Case PreviewLet’s learn more about some of the cases that the Supreme Court will examine in the 2024-2025 term., , docket judicial legal-system
October 7, 2024Hispanic Heritage Month: VeteransIt’s Hispanic Heritage Month. Let’s learn more about the story of Hispanic and Latino American veterans of the past and present., , , hispanic-heritage-month military observances veterans-day
October 6, 2024Political Party PlatformsHow can party platforms help us decide our votes?, , , elections political-parties running-for-office voting
October 2, 2024Campaign SpendingHow do political action committees impact elections?, , , elections interest-groups presidency running-for-office
September 30, 2024Jimmy Carter: The Centennial PresidentHappy 100th Birthday Jimmy Carter! Let’s learn about the life, presidency, and legacy of the 39th President of the United States., , executive observances presidency
September 30, 2024Hispanic Heritage Month: Voting & ElectionsIt’s Hispanic Heritage Month. Let’s learn more about the story of Hispanic and Latino American voters in the United States., , , elections hispanic-heritage-month observances voting
September 25, 2024The Presidential Election: Knowledge is in the DetailsHow can we apply our civics and government knowledge to analyze and evaluate key themes and questions emerging in the 2024 presidential election?, , elections national-government voting
September 23, 2024Hispanic Heritage Month: Civil RightsIt’s Hispanic Heritage Month. Let’s learn more about examples of Hispanic/Latino civic participation and their journey for civil rights., , , civic-participation civil-rights hispanic-heritage-month observances
September 18, 2024The Promise of the DeclarationWhat are the founding principles of the United States of America?, , , , , celebrate-freedom-week declaration-of-independence founding-principles influential-documents natural-rights observances
September 16, 2024Constitution DayLet’s celebrate the 237th anniversary of the U.S. Constitution by taking a closer look at what it says., , , , constitution constitution-day founding-principles influential-documents observances
September 16, 2024Hispanic Heritage Month: The BranchesIt’s Hispanic Heritage Month. Let’s learn more about Hispanic/Latino representation in each of the three branches of government., , , , , executive hispanic-heritage-month judicial legislative national-government observances
September 10, 2024The Anniversary of September 11, 2001What impact did 9/11 have on civic life in the United States?, , , 4th-amendment observances patriot-day september-11th
September 10, 2024Patriot Day & National Day of Service and RemembranceHow do we honor those who lost their lives on 09/11/2001?, , observances patriot-day september-11th
September 9, 2024Presidential DebatesDo presidential debates matter?, , elections presidency running-for-office
September 3, 2024Informed VoterWhat does it mean to be an informed voter?, elections voting
August 29, 2024Labor DayWhy do we celebrate Labor Day, and how does it reflect civic life and engagement?, labor-day observances
August 28, 2024Voter RegistrationWhat do we need to know about voter registration?, elections voting
August 26, 2024The Docket: Case UpdatesLet’s revisit some of the cases decided by the Supreme Court in the last session. , , docket judicial legal-system
August 19, 2024Presidential Nominating ConventionsWhat role do conventions play in a political campaign?, , , elections political-parties presidency running-for-office
May 22, 2024Memorial DayWhat does it mean to honor those who have died in service to our country on Memorial Day?, , memorial-day military observances
May 13, 2024College Campus ProtestsWhat are the objectives of the student protest movements spreading across college campuses? Are these protests constitutionally protected?, , , 1st-amendment civil-disobedience foreign-policy rule-of-law
May 7, 2024The Docket: The Case of Homelessness-Status or Conduct?Does the enforcement of anti-sleeping and anti-camping laws constitute “cruel and unusual punishment” prohibited by the Eighth Amendment?, , , 8th-amendment local-government the-docket the-legal-system
April 24, 2024The Docket: The Case of Obstruction-Individual Intent vs. Individual ActionUnder what conditions can an individual be charged with corruptly obstructing a congressional proceeding?, , , congress elections the-docket the-legal-system
April 17, 2024A Tribute to Senator and Governor Bob Graham – Florida’s Servant LeaderWho was Bob Graham and why was he revered by Floridians during his 40 years of public life?, , , civic-skills florida governor senate
April 16, 2024The Docket: The Case of Digital Speech Rights and Content ModerationWhat are the First Amendment rights of social media platforms when it comes to content moderation?, , , first-amendment social-media state-government the-docket
April 10, 2024The Docket: The Case of Social Media BlockingCan public officials be held liable for blocking critics on social media?, , , first-amendment government-officials social-media the-docket
March 29, 2024U.S. Senator Joe LiebermanWho was Joe Lieberman and why is he a significant figure in American history and civic life?, , , elections joe-lieberman senate vice-president
March 27, 2024Female Firsts: Hillary ClintonIt’s Women’s History Month. Let’s learn about the first female presidential candidate of a major political party., , , elections observances presidency womens-history-month
March 19, 2024Female Firsts: Geraldine FerraroIt’s Women’s History Month. Let’s learn about the first woman to be nominated by a major national party for vice president., , , , elections observances presidency vice-president womens-history-month
March 12, 2024Female Firsts: Jean Westwood & Mary Louise SmithIt’s Women’s History Month. Learn about the first female chairs of the DNC and RNC., , , elections observances political-parties womens-history-month
March 5, 2024Female Firsts: The Right To VoteIt’s Women’s History Month. Learn about when and how women first got the right to vote., , , , 19th-amendment elections observances voting-rights womens-history-month
February 28, 2024Civics Connection Spotlight: Justice Peggy A. QuinceIt’s Black History Month. Let’s learn about the first Black female Florida Supreme Court Justice., , , black-history-month judicial observances state-government
February 21, 2024The Docket: Application to Vacate-The Case of the Razor Wire Cutting FedsWhat is an application to vacate?, , , , , federalism immigration judicial supremacy-clause the-docket the-legal-system
February 21, 2024Civics Connection Spotlight: Fort MoseIt’s Black History Month. Let’s take a look at an early underground railroad that brought escaped slaves to Florida, the location of the first legal black settlement in the United States., , , , black-history-month fort-mose observances rights slavery
February 19, 2024Presidents’ DayWhat is the truth about Presidents’ Day?, , observances presidency presidents-day
February 14, 2024Impeachment-UPDATEDWhat is the purpose of impeachment and how does it work?, , , executive federal-government impeachment u-s-constitution
February 13, 2024Civics Connection Spotlight: Voter SuppressionIt’s Black History Month. Let’s take a look at how Florida and other southern states suppressed Black voters even after passage of the 15th Amendment., , , , 15th-amendment 24th-amendment black-history-month observances voting-rights
February 6, 2024Civics Connection Spotlight: Wade-InsIt’s Black History Month. Let’s take a look at how an often overlooked form of civil disobedience helped ensure the passage of the Civil Rights Act of 1964., , , , black-history-month civil-disobedience civil-rights observances wade-ins
January 30, 2024Civics Connection Spotlight: Harry T. MooreIt’s Black History Month. Let’s take a look at the impact of Harry T. Moore on the civil rights movement., , , , , , black-history-month civil-rights groveland-four harry-t-moore lynching observances voting
January 30, 2024Civics Connection Spotlight: Josiah T. WallsIts Black History Month. Let’s take a look at the legacy of Josiah T. Walls, , , , black-history-month congress elections josiah-t-walls observances
January 30, 2024Civics Connection Spotlight: The Ocoee Election Day MassacreIt’s Black History Month. Let’s take a look at how a Central FL town fought, and died for the right to vote., , , , 15th-amendment black-history-month observances ocoee voting
January 30, 2024Civics Connection Spotlight: Adderley v. FloridaIt’s Black History Month. Let’s take a look at a student-led protest that became a famous Supreme Court case., , , , black-history-month first-amendment judicial observances the-legal-system
January 30, 2024Civics Connection Spotlight: EatonvilleIt’s Black History Month. Let’s take a look at the nation’s first all-Black town., , black-history-month local-government observances
January 30, 2024Civics Connection Spotlight: Battle of OlusteeIt’s Black History Month. Let’s take a look at the heroic role Black soldiers played during Florida’s largest Civil War battle., , , , , 13th-amendment 14th-amendment 15th-amendment black-history-month observances olustee
January 30, 2024Civics Connection Spotlight: The Stanton SchoolIt’s Black History Month. Let’s take a look at Florida’s first secondary school for Black students., , , black-history-month education observances stanton
January 30, 2024Civics Connection Spotlight: Forgotten Black CemeteriesIt’s Black History Month. Let’s take a look at the recent discovery of forgotten Black cemeteries., , , black-history-month jim-crow legislative observances
January 30, 2024Civics Connection Spotlight: The Rosewood MassacreIt’s Black History Month. Let’s take a look at the forgotten story of Rosewood, Florida., , , black-history-month local-government observances state-government
January 30, 2024Civics Connection Spotlight: The Stephens SistersIt’s Black History Month. Let’s take a look at two Florida sisters who fought for changes during the Civil Rights Movement using a new technique., , , , black-history-month civil-disobedience civil-rights observances stephens
January 30, 2024Civics Connection Spotlight: Rodney Hurst & Jacksonville Sit-InsIt’s Black History Month. Let’s take a look at how a 16 year old became a civil rights leader who led other young students in an effort to make lasting change., , , , black-history-month civil-disobedience civil-rights observances rodney-hurst
January 30, 2024Civics Connection Spotlight: Virgil D. HawkinsIt’s Black History Month. Let’s take a look at how “the South’s most patient man” led the effort to desegregate the State University System in Florida., , , , black-history-month florida hawkins judicial observances
January 23, 2024Qualifications To Hold National OfficeWhat does the U.S. Constitution require in terms of qualifications to hold national office?, , , , 14th-amendment elections running-for-office supreme-court voting
January 16, 2024Caucuses and PrimariesWhat is a caucus and how is it similar to and different from a primary election?, , , , caucus elections primaries running-for-office voting
January 9, 2024Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.How do acts of service honor the legacy of Dr. King?, , , , civic-skills civil-rights martin-luther-king-jr observances voting-rights
December 5, 2023Female Firsts: Sandra Day O’ConnorHonoring the life and legacy of the first woman to be nominated and serve on the U.S. Supreme Court., , , judicial observances supreme-court womens-history-month
November 29, 2023Congressional ExpulsionHow do congressional expulsions work and how often do they occur?, , , congress due-process federal-government legislative
October 30, 2023The Docket: The Case of Political vs. Racial GerrymanderingWhen state legislatures draw congressional districts how do they disentangle race from politics?, , , , , congress gerrymandering judicial state-government the-docket the-legal-system
October 18, 2023Israel, Hamas, and the Balfour DeclarationWhat role did the Balfour Declaration play in the current Israel-Hamas conflict and how has U.S. foreign policy shown a commitment to peace in the region?, , , executive foreign-policy international-organizations israel
October 6, 2023Removing the Speaker of the HouseWhat is a “motion to vacate” and what happens after a House speaker is removed?, , , congress house-speaker legislative political-parties
October 4, 2023Female Firsts: Dianne FeinsteinA special women’s history spotlight honoring the work of the late U.S. Senator Dianne Feinstein., , , , congress legislative observances senate womens-history-month
October 2, 2023The Docket 2023-2024 Case PreviewLet’s learn more about some of the cases that the Supreme Court will examine in the 2023-2024 term., , judicial the-docket the-legal-system
October 2, 2023Conspiracy to Commit Bribery and the Rule of LawWhat is conspiracy to commit bribery? Are members of the legislative branch accountable to the rule of law?, , , , bribery federal-government judicial legislative rule-of-law
August 23, 2023Presidential Primary DebatesWhy do presidential primary debates matter?, , , debate elections presidency running-for-office
August 21, 2023Conspiracy Against RightsWhat is conspiracy against rights and how does it relate to the Enforcement Acts of 1870 and 1871? Why are these relevant today?, , , enforcement-acts executive judicial rule-of-law
May 17, 2023The Debt CeilingWhen the nation is two weeks away from a potential economic catastrophe, what options are available to the government?, , , , 14th-amendment budget economics federal-government legislative
May 9, 2023The Supreme Court: Code of ConductWhat are the ethical obligations of federal judges?, judicial supreme-court
May 5, 2023The Docket: The Case of GerrymanderingWhat are the rules that state legislatures must follow when drawing congressional districts and how do we know if they have been followed?, , , , , congress gerrymandering judicial state-government the-docket the-legal-system
April 25, 2023The Docket: The Case of Undue Hardship: Working on the SabbathWhat happens when accommodating the religious practices of one employee burdens the employee’s co-workers? , , , , first-amendment judicial religious-freedom the-docket the-legal-system
April 19, 2023Federal Income TaxHow did our nation come to have a constitutionally protected federal income tax?, , , 16th-amendment congress economics taxes
April 17, 2023The Docket: The Case of Trademark v. ParodyDoes one company’s parody of another company’s product violate trademark rights or does the First Amendment come into play and protect the possible expressive work?, , , , first-amendment judicial the-docket the-legal-system trademark
April 4, 2023Executive Branches and the Rule of LawAre members of the executive branch at the state and federal levels accountable to the rule of law?, , , , , executive federal-government judicial presidency rule-of-law state-government
March 31, 2023Female Firsts: Belva LockwoodIt’s Women’s History Month. Learn about the first woman eligible to practice law before the U.S. Supreme Court., , , , judicial observances supreme-court the-legal-system womens-history-month
March 24, 2023Female Firsts: Patricia SchroederIt’s Women’s History Month. Learn about the first woman elected to Congress from Colorado who would go on to become a feminist legend. , , congress observances womens-history-month
March 18, 2023Female Firsts: Patty MurrayIt’s Women’s History Month. Learn about the first woman president pro tempore of the U.S. Senate., , , congress observances senate womens-history-month
March 11, 2023Female Firsts: Condoleezza RiceIt’s Women’s History Month. Learn about the first woman to serve as National Security Advisor among many other firsts., , , cabinet foreign-policy observances womens-history-month
March 3, 2023Female Firsts: Nancy PelosiIt’s Women’s History Month. Learn about the first woman to serve as Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives., , , congress house-speaker observances womens-history-month
February 6, 2023The State of the Union-UPDATEDWhat is the symbolic and constitutional purpose of the State of the Union?, , executive federal-government presidency
February 1, 2023Oversight & Classified DocumentsHow are classified documents supposed to be handled, and are the oversight protocols in place effective?, , , classified-documents executive president vice-president
January 24, 2023The Debt Limit-2023 UpdatesWhat is the debt limit and why does it matter?, , , budget economics federal-government legislative
January 6, 2023Selecting the Speaker of the HouseHow does the Speaker election work and who runs it?, , , congress house-speaker legislative political-parties
January 3, 2023The Docket: The Case of College AdmissionsShould colleges use race as a factor in admissions?, , 14th-amendment the-docket the-legal-system
November 4, 2022Midterm Election Day 2022What are midterm elections and what should you be watching for during election day?, , , congress elections running-for-office voting
November 1, 2022A Fight For Natural RightsHow can the United States raise awareness over the fight for natural rights?, , foreign-policy iran natural-rights
October 25, 2022The Strategic Petroleum ReserveWhat is the Strategic Petroleum Reserve and why would the president use it?, , , , economics executive federal-government inflation president
October 19, 2022The Docket 2022-2023 Case Preview Part 2Let’s examine some of the cases that the Supreme Court will examine in the 2022-2023 term., , judicial the-docket the-legal-system
October 10, 2022The Docket: 2022-2023 Case Preview Part 1Let’s examine some of the cases that the Supreme Court will examine in the 2022-2023 term., , judicial the-docket the-legal-system
September 13, 2022The British MonarchyWill Britain’s constitutional monarchy survive the death of Queen Elizabeth II?, , forms-of-government monarchy queen-elizabeth
August 31, 2022Student Loan Relief & Presidential PowerDoes the president have the power to establish a student loan relief plan?, , , checks-and-balance executive federal-government president
August 22, 2022Espionage Act of 1917What is the balance between national security interests and individual rights?, , espionage first-amendment my-rights-and-liberties
August 15, 2022Primary ElectionsWhat is a primary election and how is it different from a general election?, , , elections primaries running-for-office voting
July 20, 2022Female Firsts: Ketanji Brown JacksonIt’s a special Women’s History Spotlight. Learn about the first Black woman to serve on the U.S. Supreme Court., , , judicial observances supreme-court womens-history-month
July 5, 2022The Docket: Case UpdatesLet’s revisit some of the cases decided by the Supreme Court in the last session., , judicial the-docket the-legal-system
June 10, 2022Flag DayWhat is the origin and meaning of Flag Day?, flag-day observances
May 13, 2022The Supreme Court: The Conference & Writing Draft OpinionsWhat happens after a case has been argued before the Supreme Court but before an official opinion is rendered?, judicial supreme-court
April 22, 2022U.S. Supreme Court ConfirmationIs it unusual for U.S. Supreme Court confirmation votes to fall along party lines?, , , checks-and-balances president senate supreme-court
April 5, 2022Presidential VetoesWhat are vetoes and how do they work?, , , , checks-and-balances congress executive president veto
April 4, 2022Female Firsts: Shirley ChisholmIt’s Women’s History Month. Learn about the nation’s first Black Congresswoman., , , , congress elections legislative observances womens-history-month
April 4, 2022Female Firsts: Francis PerkinsIt’s Women’s History Month. Learn about the first woman to ever serve in a presidential cabinet position., , , cabinet executive observances womens-history-month
March 21, 2022Emmitt Till Antilynching ActWhat does the Emmitt Till Antilynching Act do and why is it significant?, , antilynching civil-rights legislative
March 18, 2022Female Firsts: Seneca Falls ConventionIt’s Women’s History Month. Learn about the first women’s rights convention held in the United States., , observances voting-rights womens-history-month
March 18, 2022Female Firsts: New HampshireIt’s Women’s History Month. Learn about a U.S. state reaching milestones in women’s history before others., , observances state-government womens-history-month
March 11, 2022Female Firsts: Kamala HarrisIt’s Women’s History Month. Learn about the first woman elected vice-president., , observances vice-president womens-history-month
March 11, 2022Female Firsts: Jeannette RankinIt’s Women’s History Month. Learn about the first woman elected to the U.S. Congress., , congress observances womens-history-month
March 8, 2022SanctionsWhat are sanctions and are they effective?, , economics foreign-policy sanctions
March 1, 2022NATO, Russia, & UkraineHow do alliances shape international relations?, , foreign-policy international-organization nato
February 22, 2022The Docket: The Case of the Praying Football CoachDoes the First Amendment’s Free Exercise Clause protect public school employees when they briefly and quietly pray?, , first-amendment the-docket the-legal-system
February 1, 2022Inflation & Presidential ApprovalWhat role does inflation play in presidential approval and how does it impact elections?, , , economics elections executive inflation
January 25, 2022The Docket: Korematsu v. U.S.Celebrating Fred T. Korematsu Day: Why his story matters, , , civil-liberties observances the-docket the-legal-system
January 18, 2022The Docket: Plessy v. FergusonWhy does the pardon of Homer Plessy matter and what makes it significant?, , pardons the-docket the-legal-system
January 4, 2022Jury SelectionHow are juries selected and what does “jury of peers” really mean?, juries the-legal-system
December 13, 2021Special ElectionsWhat is a special congressional election and how might they be used to play politics?, , , elections legislative running-for-office voting
December 1, 2021The Global Common GoodWhat are the barriers to addressing global common good issues and can they be overcome?, , climate international-organizations the-u-s-and-the-world
November 3, 2021Special SessionsWhat are special sessions of a state or federal legislature?, , , covid-19 federal-government legislative special-sessons
October 29, 2021The Docket: The Case of the Shackled ConvictCan shackles prejudice a jury?, , 6th-amendment the-docket the-legal-system
October 19, 2021Executive PrivilegeWhat does the president have the right to keep private?, executive federal-government
October 12, 2021The Debt LimitWhat is the debt limit and why does it matter?, , budget federal-government legislative
October 5, 2021Continuing Resolutions and Government ShutdownsWhat are continuing resolutions and how do they impact the federal budget?, , , budget federal-government legislative resolutions
September 28, 2021The Docket: The Case of the Boston Marathon BomberWas a defendant in a terror case denied his right to an impartial jury?, , , , , 14th-amendment 5th-amendment 6th-amendment boston-bombing the-docket the-legal-system
September 21, 2021Vaccine MandatesWhat is the history and constitutional implication of a vaccine mandate?, covid-19 federal-government
September 14, 2021Recall ElectionsWhat exactly is a recall election and do they ever work?, , elections recall running-for-office
August 31, 2021GerrymanderingWhat is gerrymandering and how does it impact representation in Congress?, , , elections federal-government gerrymandering state-legislature
August 27, 2021Afghanistan: Return to YesterdayWhat does the return of the Taliban mean for the principles of freedom and democracy?, foreign-policy the-u-s-and-the-world
August 19, 2021Select CommitteesWhat is the role of the committee system in Congress?, , committees congress federal-government
August 9, 2021The Docket: Case UpdatesLet’s revisit some of the cases decided by the Supreme Court in the last session., , judicial the-docket the-legal-system
June 18, 2021Juneteenth National Independence DayHow does Juneteenth represent efforts to live up to the promises of our Founding Documents?, , civil-rights juneteenth observances
June 14, 2021Flag DayWhat is the origin and meaning of Flag Day?, flag-day observances
June 4, 2021Remembering TulsaHow have we struggled to live up to the promises of the Founders?, , observances rights tulsa
May 20, 2021Colonial PipelineHow is infrastructure in the US impacted by cybersecurity?, , cyber-security federal-contracts federal-government
May 12, 2021The Docket: NCAA v AlstonJust what does antitrust law have to do with college sports?, , antitrust-laws judicial the-docket
May 7, 2021Vaccine PassportsWhat is a vaccine passport and how might it impact us?, , covid-19 federal-government federalism
April 28, 2021The Docket: Edwards v. VannoyShould jury verdicts have to be unanimous for conviction?, , , judicial juries the-docket the-legal-system
April 22, 2021The Modern Vice PresidencyHow did Walter Mondale change the role of the Vice President?, , executive federal-government vice-president
April 13, 2021The 26th AmendmentOld Enough to Fight, Old Enough to Vote?, , 26th-amendment my-rights-and-liberties voting
April 6, 2021Voting ReformWhat is happening with voting laws following the 2020 presidential election?, , , elections federalism running-for-office voting
March 31, 2021The Docket: Lange v. CaliforniaAre there limits to the Fourth Amendment?, , , , 4th-amendment judicial search-seizure the-docket the-legal-system
March 23, 2021The Docket: Fulton v. City of PhiladelphiaHow can public policy decisions be impacted by the First Amendment?, , , , 1st-amendment judicial religious-freedom the-docket the-legal-system
March 16, 2021The Shadow DocketWhat is the ‘shadow docket’, and how does it impact the justice system?, , judicial supreme-court the-legal-system
March 10, 2021The State of the UnionWhat is the symbolic and constitutional purpose of the State of the Union?, , executive federal-government presidency
March 3, 2021The Docket: The Case of the Snapchatting CheerleaderWhat First Amendment Rights do students have?, , , , , 1st-amendment free-speech judicial the-docket the-legal-system tinker-v-des-moines
February 23, 2021DC StatehoodWhat are the arguments for and against statehood for Washington, DC?, , federal-government u-s-constitution visual-literacy
February 18, 2021The FilibusterWhat is the filibuster and how does it shape Congressional action?, , , congress federal-government filibuster legislative
February 16, 2021Federal Government and COVID-19What role does the federal government play developing vaccines against COVID-19?, , bureaucracy covid-19 federal-government
February 9, 2021ReconciliationWhat is the concept of reconciliation and how does it impact Congress’ constitutional budget making power?, , congress federal-government spending
February 4, 2021The Cabinet, , , cabinet executive federal-government u-s-constitution
January 26, 2021First 100 DaysWhat happens during the first 100 days of a presidency, and why does it matter?, executive federal-government
January 19, 2021Inauguration DayWhat is the symbolism of Inauguration Day, and why does it matter?, , , 20th-amendment inauguration observances presidency
January 7, 2021SeditionWhat is the line between peaceful protest and the threat of sedition?, , first-amendment my-rights-and-liberties sedition
January 4, 2021Controlling the ChambersHow is control and leadership in Congress determined?, , , congress federal-government legislative political-parties
December 15, 2020Inching Towards InaugurationHow does the Electoral College voting process work?, , , , elections electoral-college running-for-office visual-literacy voting
December 9, 2020Runoff ElectionsWhat is a runoff election, and what role do they play in our system?, , , elections legislative running-for-office voting
November 23, 2020The Civil ServiceWhat is the civil service, and how might it connect to the responsibilities of citizenship?, , civil-service federal-government responsibilities
October 21, 2020US Postal ServiceWhat role does the Post Office play in an election?, , , elections federal-government usps voting
October 12, 2020Tribal SovereigntyWhat is tribal sovereignty, and how does it impact the relationship between Native tribes and the United States government?, , , columbus federalism indigenous-peoples observances
August 5, 2020Voting RightsHow have voting rights expanded over time?, , my-rights-and-liberties visual-literacy voting
June 30, 2020Civil DisobedienceWhat role does civil disobedience play in American life?, , civil-disobedience natural-rights the-founding
June 23, 2020Consent of the GovernedWhat is the relationship between the concept of the ‘consent of the governed’ and the First Amendment?, , , 1st-amendment declaration-of-independence enlightenment founding-principles
June 16, 2020Natural Law and Social ContractHow does the concept of natural rights influence the relationship between the government and the people?, , , , civic-participation declaration-of-independence enlightenment founding-principles u-s-constitution
June 11, 2020The Food and Drug AdministrationHow does the FDA reflect the goal to ‘promote the general welfare’?, , , covid-19 federal-government health preamble
June 9, 2020Judicial ReviewHow does the Court’s power of judicial review help levels of government determine what they can and cannot do during a crisis?, , , covid-19 judicial supreme-court the-legal-system
June 4, 2020The Appointment ProcessWhat is the appointment process and what is its purpose?, , , , appointments cabinet checks-and-balances covid-19 federal-government
June 2, 2020TariffsWhat are tariffs, and how can they impact access to needed goods during a crisis?, , , , covid-19 economy federal-government taxes trade
May 28, 2020Task ForcesWhat are government task forces, and how do they fit into constitutional obligations and powers?, , covid-19 executive federal-government
May 26, 2020The National Institutes of HealthHow is support for the general welfare of the public reflected in the work of the National Institutes of Health and similar organizations?, , covid-19 preamble the-founding
May 21, 2020The CensusWhat is the Census, and why does it matter to us?, , , census citizen-you covid-19 responsibility
May 19, 2020Unemployment InsuranceWhat is the origin and purpose of unemployment insurance?, , covid-19 federal-government unemployment
May 14, 2020The Defense Production ActWhat is the purpose of the Defense Production Act?, , covid-19 economy federal-government
May 12, 2020Essential WorkersWho are essential workers and how are they fulfilling civic obligations?, , citizen-you covid-19 obligations
May 7, 2020The First AmendmentHow does the First Amendment apply during a time of crisis?, , , bill-of-rights covid-19 five-freedoms my-rights-and-liberties
May 5, 2020Government PowerWho has the power to make decisions that impact us?, , , , , concurrent-powers enumerated-powers federal-government federalism reserved-powers visual-literacy
April 30, 2020Nongovernmental OrganizationsWhat role do nongovernmental organizations play in supporting the common good?, , , common-good covid-19 ngo the-u-s-and-the-world
April 27, 2020Propaganda and SymbolismHow does propaganda use symbolism to motivate, persuade, or inspire?, , , civic-skills engaged-citizens propaganda symbolism
April 23, 2020The National GuardWhat is the National Guard, and how does it connect to the purposes of government?, , , covid-19 federal-government military state-government
April 21, 2020The CARES ActHow does Congress exercising its spending power to address crisis potentially impact you and your community?, , , covid-19 economy federal-government visual-literacy
April 16, 2020Primary SourcesHow can primary sources tell us about life during significant events?, , , civic-skills covid-19 james-madison my-rights-and-liberties
April 14, 2020Federalism in ActionHow might federalism impact the response to significant national events?, , , 10th-amendment covid-19 federal-government federalism
April 8, 2020The Preamble in ActionHow do current events show the ways in which the government enacts the goals and purposes outlined in the Preamble?, , preamble the-founding u-s-constitution
April 6, 2020Public Health and the Social ContractHow is the concept of public health reflective of John Locke’s idea of the social contract?, , , covid-19 john-locke social-contract the-founding
April 2, 2020The Common GoodWhat is the common good and how does it apply to us today?, , citizen-you common-good covid-19
March 31, 2020Executive OrdersWhat are executive orders and how can they impact us?, , executive-orders federal-government federalism