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Protests at the White House
There is a rich history of protests and demonstrations at the White House and Lafayette Park, from the suffragists' silent pickets to a peace vigil that has spanned across decades.
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The Bill of Rights: What is it and what Rights does it Guarantee?
The right to stand up for what we believe in is as American as apple pie and is protected under US law by the Bill of Rights: a list of ten amendments to the US Constitution that almost never existed.
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The Bill of Rights: Cornerstone of US Society?
Written by Founding Father James Madison in 1789, The Bill of Rights makes up the first ten amendments to the US Constitution. Many people still consider the Bill of Rights to be the cornerstone of our society, but not everyone agrees.
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Breaking Down the Bill of Rights
The Bill of Rights is the first ten amendments to the US Constitution. It guarantees all Americans basic freedoms – but those freedoms have always been under attack.
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Civic Engagement: Power to the People
Democracy was born when the Athenian government transitioned from the “rule of a few” to the “rule of many”, around 3,000 years ago.
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60 Second Civics: Freedom to Assemble Pt. 8: Restrictions on Free Assembly
Discusses freedom of assembly and some restrictions that were put into place by the Supreme Court.
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60 Second Civics: Freedom to Assemble Pt. 9: Assembly and Restrictions
A discussion of two criteria for deciding time, place, and manner restrictions in freedom of assembly cases.
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60 Second Civics: Freedom to Assemble Pt. 12: Gov. Regulation of Private Groups
Discusses when the right to associate in private groups means one's choice is not restricted, and situations where there needs to be some government regulation.