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William Blackstone: Mini-Lesson

Discover how William Blackstone and his Commentaries on the Laws of England influenced America’s founders, founding documents, and legal system.
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Nation Builder in Chief

Starting a brand new nation was a tough job for America’s first presidents—and it didn’t help that many Americans were wary of the new central government. In this lesson, students learn about some of…
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Rule of Law

This skit-driven lesson explores the six factors that make up the rule of law and how they protect individual rights and freedoms in our day to day lives. Students then connect the rule of law to…
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Do I Have a Right? Extension Pack

Make your students’ gameplay more meaningful by using our constitutional rights activity and assessment set designed specifically for Do I Have a Right?. We included tips and practice that help make…
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Mini-Lesson: The First 100 Days

Even presidents have to worry about making the grade! Discover the history behind the “First 100 Days” and its impact on the American presidency with this new lesson plan that includes extension…
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Six Roles of the President (Infographic)

From Commander-in-Chief to Chief Executive—keep track of the many roles of the president with this printable infographic for your classroom!Love this infographic? Explore all of our free election…
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Comparing Constitutions: Massachusetts

How does the Massachusetts Constitution compare and contrast with the U.S. Constitution? Look no further for the answer! Guide your class through some basic similarities and differences as well as…
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Impeachment and Conviction (Infographic)

Impeachment really is only half the story! Follow the processes and powers of impeachment in this easy to follow printable infographic.
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Trial and Appeal (Infographic)

Most cases start and end in trial court, but what if there's an error? Show students how a case works its way up in this printable poster for your classroom!
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County Contributions (Infographic)

Meet the departments doing the important jobs that make your county work!
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A Movement in the Right Direction (Infographic)

How did women win the right to vote? Explore how the women's suffrage movement spread across the United States beginning in the late 1800s. Use this infographic to show students how two different…
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Plug Into Power with the U.S. Census (Infographic)

Every 10 years the U.S. government circulates a census. Make sure your students know how to make it count with this printable poster infographic!
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Shedding Light on a State of Emergency (Infographic)

In case of emergency, declare it! Help your students understand what it means when a state of emergency is declared with this printable infographic.
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Running for President (Infographic)

Lace up your shoes and learn how candidates run the race to become President of the United States!
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Gerrymandering: Where Do We Draw the Line? (…

Where do we draw the line? Find out how redistricting turns into gerrymandering, and how gerrymandering negatively impacts people in those districts.
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Peaceful Transfer of Power (Infographic)

For over two centuries, American political offices have peacefully transferred power after every election.
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The Poll Picture (Infographic)

Public opinion polls can give insight into people's priorities and opinions, and give candidates and the media a sense of the whole picture.
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The Spectrum of State Election Laws (Infographic)

Voting laws vary by state. Where do your state's laws fit on the wide spectrum of election laws across the country?
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Rank Your Choice (Infographic)

What is ranked-choice voting? How does it work? This infographic will walk you through the process!
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Can You BILL-ieve It? (Infographic)

How does a bill become a law? Follow this decision tree through the life and death of a bill in Congress.
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