Designing the Dollar
How is currency designed and who makes decisions about that design?
Continuing Resolutions and Government Shutdowns
What are continuing resolutions and how do they impact the federal budget?
Special Elections
What is a special congressional election and how might they be used to play politics?
First 100 Days
What happens during the first 100 days of a presidency, and why does it matter?
The Appointment Process
What is the appointment and confirmation process and what is its purpose?
Controlling the Chambers
How is control and leadership in Congress determined?
Hispanic Heritage Month: The Branches
It’s Hispanic Heritage Month. Let’s learn more about Hispanic/Latino representation in each of the three branches of government.
Civics Connection Spotlight: Forgotten Black Cemeteries
It’s Black History Month. Let’s take a look at the recent discovery of forgotten Black cemeteries.
Congressional Expulsion
How do congressional expulsions work and how often do they occur?
Removing the Speaker of the House
What is a “motion to vacate” and what happens after a House speaker is removed?