New Deliberation Lesson on Immigration History and Policy
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Author Sam Quinones talked about the federal and local responses to the opioid epidemic. He also discussed ways to address the crisis and the roles that local governments and the federal government play.
Jamil Jaffer talked about the future of the Iran nuclear agreement and the impact of sanctions on the Iranian government and its people.
Elections in the United States are run at the state level. Many states and localities have opted to use electronic voting machines for voting in elections. With the attempts at hacking to influence the US election process in 2016, there has been a new focus on securing our election infrastructure from future threats. This lesson explores the ways that states operate elections, vulnerabilities of…
Reid Wilson discussed how political parties appeal to their own bases and how that causes increased polarization. He explained the changes in the level of trust between the parties in the last two decades and the consequences associated with this lack of trust.
Politico Reporter Jennifer Haberkorn and CQ Roll Call Editor Rebecca Adams discussed the future of health care, including the new bipartisan bill on restoring subsidies to the Affordable Care Act following President Trump's executive order eliminating them last week.
In an acceptance speech at the National Constitution Center's Liberty Medal ceremony, Senator John McCain condemns the retreat by some in American politics to the nationalism of the 1930s.
In reference to the NFL protests, Constitutional attorney, Floyd Abrams discussed free speech protections from the government and how it is different than free speech protections from employers.
Emily Holden talked about the EPA’s decision to rollback the Obama administration’s Clean Power Plan and its effect on the environment as well as the coal industry.
Following the mass shooting in Las Vegas on October 1st, many members of Congress and gun control activists called for new firearms legislation to attempt to prevent further incidents. The response to the mass shooting has highlighted the greater debate over the proper balance on gun control restrictions and the second amendment right to bear arms. In this lesson, students will learn about the…
Bruce Klingner discussed how North Korea has been able to afford its nuclear weapons program and how it has developed these programs.
The Supreme Court has the power to interpret the Constitution. Its rulings on cases determine the meaning of laws and acts of Congress and the president. During oral arguments, attorneys for each side of a case present their positions to the Court and respond to questions from the Justices. Prior to the oral arguments, each side submits a legal brief which are reviewed by the Justices so they…
Federalism is the system in the U.S. government in which power is distributed and shared between the federal government and state governments. It was created through many different aspects of the U.S. Constitution, including the 10th amendment. Over time, federalism and the relationship between the federal and state governments have evolved because how different clauses of the U.S. Constitution…
Fred Korematsu's daughter Karen Korematsu explains the origin of the case, the Supreme Court decision and the impact the case has had on the country.
Elections in the United States are run at the state level. Many states and localities have opted to use electronic voting machines for voting in elections. With the attempts at hacking to influence…
Reid Wilson discussed how political parties appeal to their own bases and how that causes increased polarization. He explained the changes in the level of trust between the parties in the last two…
Politico Reporter Jennifer Haberkorn and CQ Roll Call Editor Rebecca Adams discussed the future of health care, including the new bipartisan bill on restoring subsidies to the Affordable Care Act…
Following the mass shooting in Las Vegas on October 1st, many members of Congress and gun control activists called for new firearms legislation to attempt to prevent further incidents. The response…
The Supreme Court has the power to interpret the Constitution. Its rulings on cases determine the meaning of laws and acts of Congress and the president. During oral arguments, attorneys for each…
Federalism is the system in the U.S. government in which power is distributed and shared between the federal government and state governments. It was created through many different aspects of the…
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