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Foundations of the Constitution Video Clip

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Foundations of the Constitution Video Clip

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Constitution EXPLAINED: Foundations of the Constitution | iCivics

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The structure of the Constitution is built on three key principles: federalism, separation of powers, and check and balances.

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Listen to the text to find out more about the Amendment process.

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Listen to the text to find out more about the 6 goals of the Constitution as stated in the Preamble (introduction).

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This sketch by Cass Gilbert, drawn October 21, 1926, is his first known drawing of what would become the Supreme Court Building. It closely models an earlier conjectural proposal drawn circa 1923 by Henry Bacon, who is best known for the Lincoln Memorial.
Cass Gilbert, Collection of the Supreme Court of the United States
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This sketch by Cass Gilbert, drawn October 21, 1926, is his first known drawing of what would become the Supreme Court Building. It closely models an earlier conjectural proposal drawn circa 1923 by Henry Bacon, who is best known for the Lincoln Memorial.

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Edison- 6th District in NJ

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Representatives

Elected to a two-year term, each representative serves the people of a specific congressional district by introducing bills and serving on committees, among other duties.

View Representatives by State

Leadership

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Roll Result Title/(Question) Elected to a two-year term, each representative serves the people of a specific congressional district by introducing bills and serving on committees, among other duties. Leadership Committees Officers and Organizations Congressional Partners

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We pay local, state, and federal taxes. Watch this video to find out more about what taxes are and for what they pay.

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We The People | Full Episode | Taxes feat. Cordae | Netflix

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Listen to the text to find out more about the system of checks and balances.

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If you like "Hamilton", you will definitely like "Checks and Balances".

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Checks and Balances (from the Netflix Series "We The People")

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/*-->*/ /*-->*/ /*-->*/ Do you want to try your hand at running your own county government? Create and run your very own county and work across departments to turn your ideas into reality.

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Simulate the way separation of powers and checks and balances limit government

Analyze the structure, functions, and processes of the legislative, executive, and judicial branches

Illustrate the law making process at the local, state, and federal levels

Do your students like running things? Branches of Power allows them to do something that no one else can: control all three branches of the U.S. government.
Each branch plays a specific role in turning an idea into a law. In Branches of Power, your students will practice their decision-making skills as they take on the roles and responsibilities of the Executive, Legislative, and Judicial Branches and turn as many bills into laws as possible. Through the game, players will introduce a presidential agenda, communicate with the public, write legislation, sign or veto bills, and even judge passed laws.

In Branches of Power your students will:

Create a presidential agenda and learn about the executive branch powers

Introduce bills and pass laws out of Congress

Apply judicial review to passed laws

For English Language Learners: Use the support tool, Spanish translation, voiceover and glossary.

Teacher Tips

The Branches of Power Extension Pack includes activities and a mini quiz that give the game context and reinforce and assess its concepts. Extension Packs include a downloadable teacher lesson plan, assignable student handout, and instructive Google Slides.

Multilingual and English learners ( ELs/MLs) and Spanish-speaking students: This game offers a decision-support tool, an English voiceover, a contextualized glossary, and a Spanish-language version.

Our games integrate seamlessly into your curriculum and classroom! Learn more about how to teach with games.

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Whether you enjoy finding opportunities within a well-structured sequence of resources or prefer looking around for pieces and bits that can be jigsawed together, our Scope & Sequence documents are a perfect reference point for planning. Scope & Sequence documents are available for elementary, middle, and high school classrooms and list all of our resources in one place.

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Do something that no one else can-control all three branches of the U.S. government! Each branch plays a specific role in turning an idea into a law. In Branches of Power, you will take on the roles and responsibilities of the Executive, Legislative, and Judicial Branches as you turn as many bills into laws as possible.

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It’s your turn to drive the Justice Express! In Court Quest, you will pick up passengers, hear about how they need help from the judicial system, and identify the correct court for their case. Explore what the different courts do at the state and federal levels and discover the complexities within the judicial system. Can you help passengers navigate the U.S. judicial system?

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/*-->*/ /*-->*/ /*-->*/ Ever tried to win a disagreement? Put your persuasive abilities to the test by arguing a real Supreme Court case.

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President Biden and Vice President Harris promised to move quickly to deliver results for working families. That's what they've done.

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Just keep rockin' with Schoolhouse Rock- I'm Just a Bill.

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Do you want to be president for a day? In Executive Command, you can be president for four years! Being commander in chief and chief executive is no easy job! You must balance running a government and accomplishing your agenda with the challenges and responsibilities that crop up along the way. You will propose an agenda to Congress, sign bills into law, delegate new laws to the appropriate federal agency, handle international diplomacy, and command the military during times of war. Are you up for the challenge?

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Constitution Explained: The Secret Sauce Video Clip

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Constitution Explained: The Secret Sauce Video Clip

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Constitution EXPLAINED: The Secret Sauce | iCivics

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Article V allows for peaceful change through constitutional amendments.

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Advise the president through major moments in US history.

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/*-->*/ /*-->*/ /*-->*/ Welcome to Congress, are you ready to craft a bill? Select a district to represent in the House of Representatives and get to know your constituents by reviewing letters and digging into survey data.

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Step inside the White House Situation Room, as you take on the role of president of the United States and make foreign policy decisions with the support of your National Security Council.

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Win the White House - President Election Game

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Do you want to be the next President of the United States? Win the White House puts you in charge of your own presidential campaign. As a presidential candidate, you will pick a slogan and develop arguments to support issues that resonate with voters. Strategically raise funds to support your campaign, poll voters, and gain momentum through targeted media campaigns and personal appearances. But keep an eye on the Electoral Vote tally as the decision day draws near. Can you Win the White House?

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Identify rights guaranteed by the Bill of Rights and the 13th, 14th, 15th, 19th, and 26th Amendments

Recall the specific amendment that guarantees a particular right

Recognize complaints not involving constitutional rights

In Do I Have a Right? students run their own firm of lawyers specializing in constitutional law. They decide if potential clients have a right, match them with the best lawyer, and win their case. The more clients you serve and the more cases you win, and the faster your law firm grows!

Do I Have Right? includes:

Full edition or a Bill of Rights edition

Option to play in English language or Spanish language

Option to hear or mute English voiceover, music, and/or sound effects

Planning to play Do I Have a Right? on Constitution Day? Explore our Constitution Day collection to find more resources.

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Whether you enjoy finding opportunities within a well-structured sequence of resources or prefer looking around for pieces and bits that can be jigsawed together, our Scope & Sequence documents are a perfect reference point for planning. Scope & Sequence documents are available for elementary, middle, and high school classrooms and list all of our resources in one place.

View the Scope & Sequence

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In Do I Have a Right? you can run your own firm of lawyers who specialize in constitutional law. Decide if potential clients have a right, match them with the best lawyer, and win their case. The more clients you serve and the more cases you win, the faster your law firm grows!