Civics Connection Spotlight: Mae Jemison
It’s Black History Month. Let’s learn more about the first African American woman to travel into space.
Civics Connection Spotlight: Lonnie Johnson
It’s Black History Month. Let’s learn more about an African American NASA scientist who invented a hall of fame kids toy.
The Platt Amendment
How can the United States control or heavily influence a nation beyond its borders without owning or annexing it?
The Monroe Doctrine
What is the Monroe Doctrine and how is it still relevant today?
The National Historic Preservation Act of 1966
What does the law say about preserving buildings, sites, and objects that reflect the country’s heritage and cultural identity?
The Hatch Act of 1939
How is political neutrality preserved in the federal workforce?
Continuing Resolutions and Government Shutdowns
What are continuing resolutions and how do they impact the federal budget?
Gerrymandering
What is gerrymandering and how does it impact representation in Congress?
District of Columbia Home Rule Act & Federal Code
How is governance handled in Washington, D.C.?
The Foreign Emoluments Clause
What does the U.S. Constitution say about presidents receiving gifts from foreign nations?