Voting Rights Act of 1965: Fighting Disenfranchisement
Introduction The 15th Amendment, which gave African American men the right to vote, was ratified in 1870. But nearly one hundred years later, many, especially
U.S. Government
Vote by Mail: Voting at Your Convenience
Introduction Quinn is getting ready to vote in the upcoming election but doesn’t want to go to the polling place. While researching alternative options, they
Voter Suppression: The Battle for the Ballot
Introduction Imagine you were alive in 1788, the year that the U.S. Constitution was ratified and American democracy was born. You would only need to
United States Postal Service: Neither Rain Nor Snow
Introduction Doctors have recently diagnosed Rose with a rare disease, and since she lives in a rural town, she doesn’t have easy access to the
Electoral College Debate: To Keep or Abolish?
Introduction Imagine you’re voting for class president. You would probably expect that the student with the highest number of votes would become president, and you’d
Jacobson v. Massachusetts (1905)
Case In the early 1900s, regulation over individual behavior was on the rise. Restrictions over contraceptives, abortion, alcohol, and drug use were supported by the
Electoral College: The Race for 270
Introduction It’s the second Tuesday in November: the day of the presidential election. You’ve done your research, chosen your favorite candidate, and you’re ready to
Gerrymandering: Manipulating Democracy
Problem Do you know what your voting district looks like? If you aren’t a voter, and even if you are, why would you? It doesn’t
Lobbying: Lend Me Your Ear
Introduction You’re waiting in the lobby of your government’s legislative building. Maybe you plan to convince your representative to vote yes on stricter environmental laws
Amending the Constitution: Get With the Times
Problem The Constitution of the United States has often been called a “living document.” Why? Labeling it a founding document makes sense – the Constitution
