States differ a lot in regard to their requirements, if any, for civics education and whether kids even learn about the Constitution.
Category: Elections
The President Can Just Say, “No!”
Because of the president’s ability to veto legislation, some people argue that we actually have a tricameral system—two houses to pass bills and one person to keep them from becoming law.
Slavery and the Constitution
The compromises the Framers made over slavery spread like tentacles throughout the Constitution.
A Constitutional Convention?!
Many states invite their electorates to vote at intervals on whether to hold a constitutional convention. What do these conventions mean for state government? What could one mean for the US government?
Run, If You Can!
There are lots of ways you can express your political views and make a difference for the issues you care about. But, one action you probably haven’t considered is running for office.
Gerrymandering: Will It Ever End?
Gerrymandering is the process of redrawing the borders of a congressional district to favor the members of one party or racial or ethnic group.
