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    When Do Political Parties Work Best?

    Brands talked about when political parties have worked best in U.S. history.

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    The Framers and Term Limits

    Brands talked about why the Framers of the U.S. Constitution did not address term limits.

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    U.S.

    Seeking to "inform, engage, and connect people around the world in support of freedom and democracy," the U.S. ... Students then view an additional reflective video clip in which USAGM CEO Amanda Bennett talks about what constitutes success for the organization.

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    New U.S.

    The U.S.

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    Book That Shaped America - "The Federalist"

    In September 1787, the newly drafted Constitution of the United States was sent to the states for ratification. Responding to initial public criticism of the document, Alexander Hamilton, James Madison, and John Jay - under the collective pseudonym "Publius" - wrote a series of 85 essays to promote ratification of the Constitution. ... In this lesson, students begin by responding to two reflective questions that ask them to share their knowledge of the formation of the U.S. federal government. From there, they will review the purpose of "The Federalist" during the period of the ratification of the U.S. Constitution and visit sites in New York City related to "The Federalist Papers."

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    2023-2024 Supreme Court Oral Arguments

    The Supreme Court has the power to interpret the Constitution. ... In this lesson students will examine both sides of a 2023-2024 Supreme Court case and determine its significance to the U.S.

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    Justice Clarence Thomas and Originalism

    The lesson, which features U.S. ... Finally, the lesson concludes with a summative writing prompt that asks students to reflect on their learning and summarize Justice Clarence Thomas' "role and impact on the U.S.

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    Trump Indictment in Election Interference Case

    Kimberly Wehle, former assistant U.S. attorney and legal contributor for ABC News, talked about the indictment of former President Trump and others in the 2020 election interference probe.

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    History of Electoral College in Elections

    Paintings of historical figures illustrated a brief vignette on U.S. elections in which the electoral college figured a prominent role in the election of a U.S. president.

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    Expanding the Two-Party Political System in the U.S.

    New America Political Reform Program Senior Fellow Lee Drutman talked about the history of political…

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    U.S.

    Thad Parsons talked about the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office which was designated in the Constitution and originated in 1790.

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    Role of the Comptroller General and the GAO

    Comptroller General of the U.S.

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    Dr. King on the Meaning of Civil Rights

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    California Republican Kevin McCarthy Officially Elected Speaker of the House

    After 15 rounds and four days of voting, the Clerk of the U.S.

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    Early American Neutrality

    From there, students view and analyze three video clips that provide background information on U.S. history from the Declaration of Independence through the Constitutional Convention. Students then view and analyze five video clips that provide information about the U.S. effort to remain neutral in the first years of the republic.

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    Retired U.S.

    Washington Post Investigative Reporter Craig Whitlock talked about his investigation that found retired U.S. military personnel taking jobs with foreign governments.

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    2022-2023 Supreme Court Oral Arguments

    The Supreme Court has the power to interpret the Constitution. ... In this lesson students will examine both sides of a 2022-2023 Supreme Court case and determine its significance to the U.S.

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    Rep. Steny Hoyer on Elections

    Rep. Steny Hoyer (D-MD) discussed the nature of the House of Representatives and the two year term.

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    Archival Footage from the 1960 Election

    This newsreel-style film for the U.S.

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    Diversity on the U.S.

    This lesson plan opens with reflective questions that ask students to consider the impact of diversity…

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