Judge Appointments: Getting on the Bench
The Problem Everyone always talks about the importance of elections for the President, senators, and representatives. It makes sense – they’re big players in the
U.S. Government
Roe v. Wade (1973)
Case During Second Wave feminism, which developed from the 1960s through the 1980s, many women tried to combat traditional gender roles, which often forced them
Speaker of the House: Legislation Station Manager
Introduction The House of Representatives includes 435 members, each with their own political beliefs and opinions. They propose, debate, and amend bills, can impeach the
Marbury v. Madison (1803)
Case During the presidency of John Adams, America’s second president, the Federalist party turned to anti-immigrant policies. In order to prevent dissent, Adams enacted the
Third Parties: Outsiders Looking In
Introduction You’ve probably heard of Democrats and Republicans, the two major political parties in the United States. Ever since the early 1800s, every American president
Bush v. Gore (2000)
Case The 2000 Election between Governor George W. Bush and Vice President Al Gore was historically close. On election night, a clear winner was not
House of Representatives: The Lower House of the Legislature
Problem It was the summer of 1787. The 55 Constitutional Convention delegates were in the middle of writing the U.S. Constitution, but they could not
Senate: The Upper House of the Legislature
Problem In the summer of 1787, Constitutional Convention delegates fiercely debated several issues as they wrote the new Constitution. One of those issues was the
Interest Groups: Influencing Politics
Introduction At the start of a new school year, Bianca and her classmates notice fewer after-school activities and clubs. When they ask their principal about
Financing Campaigns: It’s All About the Benjamins
Introduction Imagine you are running for student body president at your school. You solicit twenty-five dollars in contributions from other students and use the money
