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US Department of State

America.gov: Government of the People: The Role of the Citizen

For Students 9th - 10th
A chapter taken from the U.S. State Department's "Outline of U.S. Government," that focuses on the foundation of American representative democracy. Provides comparison with other democracies, along with the essential role of the U.S....
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Family Education

Family Education: Democracy Begins at Home

For Students 9th - 10th
This article outlines the child's development in learning democratic principles and political attitudes.
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Unit Plan
Annenberg Foundation

Annenberg Learner: Democracy in America: The Constitution: Fixed or Flexible?

For Teachers 9th - 10th Standards
This unit explores the timeless qualities of The U.S. Constitution, the opportunities to amend it, and how it is a pillar of the American identity, through these activities, videos, and outside resources.
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Oswego City School District

Regents Exam Prep Center: Introduction to u.s. Government

For Students 9th - 10th
Explore the ideas and principles of American government including its influences, foundation, and basic tenets (such as checks and balances and federalism).
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Lesson Plan
Alabama Learning Exchange

Alex: Will You Join a Special Interest Group?

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students will create a brochure aimed at recruiting members of a special interest group. After selecting a group to research from a list that is attached, students will use the Internet to research the group, identify the primary...
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Other

Yes for Liberty: Youth Educational Scholarship Constitution Bee

For Students 9th - 10th
This organization seeks to educate youth about the Constitution and its founding principles. Each year they hold a Constitution Bee. Study materials and a quiz for learning about the Constitution are provided on the site, as well as the...
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Study Guide
Ohio Test Prep

Ohio Test Prep: Module 3: Historical Documents

For Students 9th - 10th
Ohio test preparation material on the important historical documents from which the principles of U.S. democracy are reflected. With video tutorials, practice, and assessment.
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Independence Hall Association

U.s. History: John Quincy Adams

For Students 5th - 8th
John Quincy Adams was an enigmatic figure. Find out about the progressive ideas he had for the federal government under his presidency, but also read some quotes about how he felt about true democracy.
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Other

World Justice Project: What Is the Rule of Law?

For Students 9th - 10th
Derived from internationally accepted standards, the World Justice Project's definition of the rule of law is a system in which the following four universal principles are upheld by four universal principles. These four universal...
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The Newberry Library

Newberry Library: Library Exhibit: Outspoken: Chicago's Free Speech Tradition

For Students 9th - 10th
A virtual library exhibit about free speech, focusing on the principles that unite Americans and the conflicts that divide them.
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Unit Plan
CommonLit

Common Lit: Book Pairings: "Brave New World" by Aldous Huxley

For Students 9th - 10th
Selected (13) reading passages (grades 7-12) to pair with the dystopian novel "Brave New World" by Aldous Huxley. The World State's motto is "Community, Identity, Stability," and a cast of characters find themselves grappling with these...
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Lesson Plan
PBS

Pbs: Rediscovering George Washington

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Discussion lesson plan that introduces and examines the concept of government by consent of the governed. Includes a reading for class distribution and references to primary source documents.
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PBS

Wnet: Thirteen: The Supreme Court: Landmark Cases: Marbury v. Madison (1803)

For Students 9th - 10th
PBS features a summary of the landmark Supreme Court case of Marbury v. Madison, which deals with the principle of "judicial review." Opinion written by Chief Justice John Marshall.
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University of Colorado

University of Colorado: Conflict Research Consortium: Minority Rights

For Students 9th - 10th
This site provides a brief discussion on protecting the rights of the minority, and also provides links to related information such as majority rule processes, co-existence and tolerance of the majority and minority, and other issues and...
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University of Groningen

American History: Outlines: Human Nature, Government and Individual Rights

For Students 9th - 10th
Overview discussion of the views held by Madison and Hamilton that people, in general, need to have written into the law certain checks and balances to guard against abuse of power, protect individual rights and encompass a pluralistic...
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Digital History

Digital History: Declaring Indpendence

For Students 9th - 10th
Read about the ideals enshrined in the Declaration of Independence espoused by those brave souls who signed their names to the revolutionary document in 1776.
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Stephen Byrne

History for Kids: United States Constitution

For Students 2nd - 6th
History for Kids provides an overview geared toward elementary age students of the history of the United States Constitution. Includes links to resources for teachers.

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