The Alien Enemies Act of 1798
What was the Alien Enemies Act of 1798, and how has it been used over time?
Tariffs
What are tariffs? How do they affect the average American?
First 100 Days
What happens during the first 100 days of a presidency, and why does it matter?
Executive Actions
What are executive orders, memoranda, and proclamations and how do they work?
The Appointment Process
What is the appointment and confirmation process and what is its purpose?
The Cabinet
What is the role of the Cabinet?
Controlling the Chambers
How is control and leadership in Congress determined?
Presidential Transition
Why does the peaceful transition of presidential power matter, and how is it supposed to happen?
The Presidential Election: Knowledge is in the Details
How can we apply our civics and government knowledge to analyze and evaluate key themes and questions emerging in the 2024 presidential election?
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.