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Rights and Responsibilities

The common thread that connects all Americans is our citizenship. We are a nation bound by the shared values of freedom, liberty, and equality, not by race or religion. What rights do we share as citizens, and what responsibilities do we have to our country? Do we still have the ability to exercise freedom of expression and religion? Do we as citizens support and defend the Constitution, and participate in the democratic process?

Resources (from iCivics):
Responsibility Launcher
You’ll remind citizens that civic duties aren’t just responsibilities, they help get things done!

Do I have a Right
Run your own law firm that specializes in constitutional law. You’ll decide whether potential clients “have a right,” and if so, match them with the right lawyer. The more clients you serve and the more cases you win, the faster your law firm will grow!

Bill of Rights
Run your own law firm that specializes in the Bill of Rights.

Voting in a Democracy- Lessons on Voter Suppression

September 9, 2019 David Childs 26

Dr. David Childs, Ph.DNorthern Kentucky University15th AmendmentSection 1- The right of citizens of the United States to vote shall not be denied or abridged by […]

Does free speech have limitations?

August 27, 2019 David Childs 73

Dr. David Childs, Ph.D.Northern Kentucky University First Amendment Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or […]

Civility and Discussions about Race: Towards a More Meaningful Dialogue about Racial Healing

August 15, 2019 David Childs 33

Dr. David Childs, Ph.D.Northern Kentucky University In our last blog post we discussed the importance of civility in our political debates and conversations. But that […]

Can’t We all Just Get Along? The Death of Civility in Politics

August 15, 2019 David Childs 46

Dr. David Childs, Ph.D.Northern Kentucky University In recent times we have witnessed a steady increase of violence stemming from competing political ideologies. However, political violence […]

Same Country Different Nation: More on Native American Culture and Sovereignty

August 2, 2019 David Childs 14

Dr. David Childs, Ph.D.Northern Kentucky University Did you know that there are are 573 federally recognized Indian Nations within the United States? Building off of […]

American Indian Sovereignty in the United States: Understanding Native American Rights

August 2, 2019 David Childs 17

Dr. David Childs, Ph.D.Northern Kentucky University Often when Native Americans and their culture are depicted in popular media, literature or textbooks they are portrayed as […]

Your Vote Counts!

July 31, 2019 Kahvah Whittaker 1

Are you new to the political scene? Want to make sure your community reflects your values? Then register to vote today, and make a difference […]

Political Podcasts for Social Studies Classrooms

July 17, 2019 David Childs 19

Dr. David Childs, Ph.D.Northern Kentucky University Today’s political climate can be tumultuous and taxing to the average person when witnessing the constant fighting between Republicans […]

A Visit to Washington: Learning History and Civics at the Smithsonian

July 16, 2019 David Childs 19

Dr. David Childs, Ph.D.Northern Kentucky UniversityThere are a number of ways to get students participating and learning about democracy in America. One of the most […]

Youth At The Booth Needs You!

July 5, 2019 Kahvah Whittaker 1

Do you wish to be more involved in the democratic process? Looking for civic engagement opportunities? Then join Youth At The Booth! In an effort […]

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