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Tuesday, July 26, 2016
Constitution Day

On September 17, 1787 the delegates to the Constitutional Convention signed the document they had created. Every year, on the anniversary of this date, students all around the country observe the date by studying and learning about the U.S. Constitution. The videos below explore the history, significance, and modern day applications of the document.
Monday, September 16, 2019
Justice Gorsuch on Originalism and a Living Constitution

Supreme Court Justice Neil Gorsuch discussed his views on the originalist interpretation of the Constitution and contrasted it to the idea of a living Constitution. He discussed Supreme Court cases such as Korematsu and Dred Scott.
Thursday, May 25, 2017
The Constitutional Convention

On May 25, 1787, framers of the Constitution gathered in Philadelphia, PA to deliberate ideas about establishing a system government for our new country. In this lesson, students will examine some of the founding principles that emerged from this meeting as well as hear about some of the people who participated.

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Wednesday, May 15, 2019
The Influence of the Declaration of Independence on the Constitution

This lesson has students look at the structure of the Declaration of Independence and the list of grievances contained in the document to explain specific provisions that were included in the Constitution. Students will be able to explain how actions of Great Britain prior to the Declaration of Independence contributed to the powers and rights in the Constitution.

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Tuesday, October 9, 2018
Constitution Clips Scavenger Hunt

This lesson has students use C-SPAN's Constitution Clips to explore the provisions of the U.S. Constitution. Using their own devices in class or at home, students will be introduced to the Constitution through C-SPAN video clips. This lesson has students complete an online scavenger hunt to learn more about the structure and rights included in the document. This scavenger hunt is best suited for…

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Monday, September 16, 2019
Strategy and Policy Differences in the 2020 Democratic Primary

Washington Post National Correspondent Robert Costa discussed the policy differences and strategies taking place during the 2020 Democratic primary. He spoke about topics like health care, experience and electability.
Thursday, September 12, 2019
Judiciary Committee Chair Nadler (D-NY) on Impeachment Investigation Procedures

At a House Judiciary Committee hearing to consider a resolution on procedures for impeachment hearings against President Trump, Chairman Jerrold Nadler (D-NY) outlined the investigation procedures in the committee resolution.
Thursday, September 12, 2019
Rep. Doug Collins (R-GA) on Impeachment Investigation Procedures

As the House Judiciary Committee considered a resolution on procedures for impeachment hearings, Ranking Member Doug Collins (R-GA) reacted to that resolution.
Wednesday, September 11, 2019
Trump Administration Announces Flavored E-Cigarette Ban

President Trump announced that his administration would take action to ban flavored e-cigarettes from the market in an effort to protect children against addiction. He was joined by Health and Human Services Secretary Alex Azar.
Friday, September 13, 2019
Speaker Pelosi on the 19th Amendment and Women's Issues

In an interview with C-SPAN, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) discussed the 100th anniversary of the 19th Amendment which expanded suffrage to women. She also spoke about the Equal Rights Amendment, women representation in Congress and issues important to women.
Tuesday, September 10, 2019
Native Americans and Congress

Kim Teehee and Chief Chuck Hoskin of the Cherokee Nation talked about Native American representation in Congress. Ms. Teehee was recently named as the Cherokee Nation’s first-ever delegate to Congress.
Wednesday, September 4, 2019
British House of Commons Debate on October 31 Brexit Deadline

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson participated in his first Prime Minister’s Question session. He responded to questions from Labour Party leader Jeremy Corbyn about the Brexit deadline on October 31, 2019 and negotiating a deal with the European Union before that date.
Wednesday, September 11, 2019
Rep. Jordan (R-OH) and Rep. McBath (D-GA) on Warnings and Red Flags Laws

House Judiciary Committee members Rep. Jim Jordan (R-OH) and Rep. Lucy McBath (D-GA) discussed red flag laws and the issues of due process rights and preventing gun violence.

Tuesday, July 26, 2016

Constitution Day

On September 17, 1787 the delegates to the Constitutional Convention signed the document they had created. Every year, on the anniversary of this date, students all around the country observe the date by studying and learning about the U.S. Constitution. The videos below explore the history,…

Monday, September 16, 2019

Justice Gorsuch on Originalism and a Living Constitution

Supreme Court Justice Neil Gorsuch discussed his views on the originalist interpretation of the Constitution and contrasted it to the idea of a living Constitution. He discussed Supreme Court cases…

Thursday, May 25, 2017

The Constitutional Convention

On May 25, 1787, framers of the Constitution gathered in Philadelphia, PA to deliberate ideas about establishing a system government for our new country. In this lesson, students will examine some of…

Wednesday, May 15, 2019

The Influence of the Declaration of Independence on the Constitution

This lesson has students look at the structure of the Declaration of Independence and the list of grievances contained in the document to explain specific provisions that were included in the…

Tuesday, October 9, 2018

Constitution Clips Scavenger Hunt

This lesson has students use C-SPAN's Constitution Clips to explore the provisions of the U.S. Constitution. Using their own devices in class or at home, students will be introduced to the…

Monday, September 16, 2019

Strategy and Policy Differences in the 2020 Democratic Primary

Washington Post National Correspondent Robert Costa discussed the policy differences and strategies taking place during the 2020 Democratic primary. He spoke about topics like health care, experience…

Thursday, September 12, 2019

Judiciary Committee Chair Nadler (D-NY) on Impeachment Investigation Procedures

At a House Judiciary Committee hearing to consider a resolution on procedures for impeachment hearings against President Trump, Chairman Jerrold Nadler (D-NY) outlined the investigation procedures in…

Thursday, September 12, 2019

Rep. Doug Collins (R-GA) on Impeachment Investigation Procedures

As the House Judiciary Committee considered a resolution on procedures for impeachment hearings, Ranking Member Doug Collins (R-GA) reacted to that resolution.

Wednesday, September 11, 2019

Trump Administration Announces Flavored E-Cigarette Ban

President Trump announced that his administration would take action to ban flavored e-cigarettes from the market in an effort to protect children against addiction. He was joined by Health and Human…

Friday, September 13, 2019

Speaker Pelosi on the 19th Amendment and Women's Issues

In an interview with C-SPAN, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) discussed the 100th anniversary of the 19th Amendment which expanded suffrage to women. She also spoke about the Equal Rights Amendment,…

Tuesday, September 10, 2019

Native Americans and Congress

Kim Teehee and Chief Chuck Hoskin of the Cherokee Nation talked about Native American representation in Congress. Ms. Teehee was recently named as the Cherokee Nation’s first-ever delegate to…

Wednesday, September 4, 2019

British House of Commons Debate on October 31 Brexit Deadline

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson participated in his first Prime Minister’s Question session. He responded to questions from Labour Party leader Jeremy Corbyn about the Brexit deadline on…

Wednesday, September 11, 2019

Rep. Jordan (R-OH) and Rep. McBath (D-GA) on Warnings and Red Flags Laws

House Judiciary Committee members Rep. Jim Jordan (R-OH) and Rep. Lucy McBath (D-GA) discussed red flag laws and the issues of due process rights and preventing gun violence.

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Constitution Day

Justice Gorsuch on Originalism and a Living Constitution

The Constitutional Convention

The Influence of the Declaration of Independence on the Constitution

Constitution Clips Scavenger Hunt

Strategy and Policy Differences in the 2020 Democratic Primary

Judiciary Committee Chair Nadler (D-NY) on Impeachment Investigation Procedures

Rep. Doug Collins (R-GA) on Impeachment Investigation Procedures

Trump Administration Announces Flavored E-Cigarette Ban

Speaker Pelosi on the 19th Amendment and Women's Issues

Native Americans and Congress

British House of Commons Debate on October 31 Brexit Deadline

Rep. Jordan (R-OH) and Rep. McBath (D-GA) on Warnings and Red Flags Laws

Constitution Day

Justice Gorsuch on Originalism and a Living Constitution

The Constitutional Convention

The Influence of the Declaration of Independence on the Constitution

Constitution Clips Scavenger Hunt

Strategy and Policy Differences in the 2020 Democratic Primary

Judiciary Committee Chair Nadler (D-NY) on Impeachment Investigation Procedures

Rep. Doug Collins (R-GA) on Impeachment Investigation Procedures

Trump Administration Announces Flavored E-Cigarette Ban

Speaker Pelosi on the 19th Amendment and Women's Issues

Native Americans and Congress

British House of Commons Debate on October 31 Brexit Deadline

Rep. Jordan (R-OH) and Rep. McBath (D-GA) on Warnings and Red Flags Laws