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Students learn about the different forms of government that exist, including democracy, autocracy, oligarchy, and others. They compare and contrast these types of government, and…
View the Constitution from the perspective of its foundational principles. Consider the Founders' intentions and the Constitution itself as you discover how the constitutional…
Impeachment really is only half the story! Follow the processes and powers of impeachment in this easy to follow printable infographic.
Make your students’ game play more meaningful by using our activity and assessment set designed specifically for Branches of Power. This easy-to-use Extension Pack helps you give…
In case of emergency, declare it! Help your students understand what it means when a state of emergency is declared with this printable infographic.
Every election, candidates spend a lot of money on their campaign. Do you know where the candidates get the money and what they spend it on?
What happens when the branches of government don’t see eye to eye? After the Civil War, the federal government’s vision for Reconstruction led to a political battle between the…
Some interest groups use cloaked websites to disguise their true intentions. Students consider why information from interest groups matters politically.
Photos can be a powerful political resource. In this lesson, students learn how evaluating photos on social media can help them conserve their attention.
Explore the history of voting rights in the United States through an interactive PowerPoint presentation highlighting landmark changes. Following the presentation and class…
Look at the tensions and differences of opinion that existed among early American states and citizens.Learn about the Articles of Confederation, why the first “constitution” didn’t…
Students find out how the checks and balances of the three branches of government work. Through the process of creating a healthy school lunch menu, students role-play each…
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