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Cornell University

Cornell University: Law School: Constitutional Law Overview

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from the Cornell University Law School provides an overview of constitutional law as it applies in the United States, with links to additional information.
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Other

International Constitutional Law : Mauritania Constitution 1991

For Students 9th - 10th
Provided by International Constitutional Law, the 1991 Constitution of Mauritania is detailed.
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Cengage Learning

Cenage Learning: American Constitutional Law Practice Tests

For Students 9th - 10th
Think you know your Constitutional law? Here are twelve tests designed to quiz you on the various important cases tied to the tenets of the Constitution.
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Other

American Law 101: Sources of American Law

For Students 9th - 10th
This website provides a nice overview of the five common sources of American law (common law, statutory law, administrative law, court rules, and constitutional law.
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University of Missouri

Exploring Constitutional Conflicts: Exploring Constitutional Law

For Students 9th - 10th
Although the Constitution is the supreme law of the land, its interpretation is open to many opinions, causing great controversies. Students can read the Constitution as well as the many issues that surround the document. If that proves...
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University of Missouri

Exploring Constitutional Conflicts: Select Hot Constitutional Issues

For Students 9th - 10th
Among other issues considered, Hot Constitutional Issues probes into the constitutionality of giving Washington, D.C. a vote in the House of Representatives, raised in 2009.
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CPALMS

Florida State University Cpalms: Florida Students: What's Law Got to Do With It?

For Students 7th
This tutorial explains the types of laws in the legal system of the United States. A PDF file of the tutorial is available.
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Thomson Reuters

Find Law: Article Iv: National Supremacy

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource provides a review of Clause 2, Article VI, "Supremacy of the Constitution, Laws and Treaties."
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Center For Civic Education

Center for Civic Education: Constitution Day and Citizenship Day

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
September 17 is recognized in the United States as Constitution Day and Citizenship Day. The purpose of Constitution Day and Citizenship Day is to commemorate the creation and signing of the supreme law of the land and to honor and...
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Library of Congress

Loc: congress.gov: Constitution Annotated

For Students 9th - 10th
The Constitution is a living document. This annotated Constitution offers analysis and interpretation based on Supreme Court case law. This regularly updated document is easily searchable according to article, amendment, cases, laws held...
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Thomson Reuters

Find Law: Article Iv: Development of the Modern Rule

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource provides information about Article IV of the United States Constitution.
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Indiana University

Indiana University: Jerome Library: State Constitutions

For Students 9th - 10th
Information on researching state constitutions and their history. Includes a 50-State A to Z list of resources for finding the full text of state constitutions, information on amendment process, pending and historical amendments,...
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US Government Publishing Office

Ben's Guide to u.s. Government: Constitution of the United States

For Students 9th - 10th
Find background information on the Constitution of the United States of America, and learn the three basic principles upon which the Constitution was written. Additional content includes a look at the text of the Constitution, the events...
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Thomson Reuters

Find Law: u.s. Constitution: Article V

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource provides information about Article V of the United States Constitution.
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iCivics

I Civics: The Constitution: Rules for Running a Country

For Students 3rd - 6th
Handy introduction to the Constitution of the United States, which has been our government's rulebook since 1789.
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Cornell University

Cornell University: Law School: Articles and Amendments

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
This resource gives a table of the Articles and Amendments of the United States Constitution.
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Thomson Reuters

Find Law: Constitution

For Students 9th - 10th
This site provides extensive information regarding several American constitutional issues such as: impeachment, war powers, interstate commerce, and the amendment process. Hyperlinks can be found throughout each constitutional issue to...
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University of California

Ucla: Freedom of Speech vs. Workplace Harassment Law

For Students 9th - 10th
This site contains excerpts from public law review articles relating to the issues of freedom of speech and workplace harassment.
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US National Archives

Nara: Presidential Election Laws: Presidential Election Laws

For Students 9th - 10th
Check out this site from the National Archives and Records Administration on the US Constitution and the United States Code for laws and provisions regarding presidential elections.
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Other

Law Related Education: Constitution Board Game

For Students 9th - 10th
Answer questions about the Constitution as you progress along a game board.
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Other

Portland State University: Iroquois Confederacy and the Us Constitution

For Students 9th - 10th
A unit of study that examines the impact Native Americans had on ideas about democracy and government, and how this influenced the writing of the US Constitution. Students will compare the Iroquois Confederacy's Great Law of Peace with...
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University of Missouri

Exploring Constitutional Conflicts: Plessy v Ferguson

For Students 9th - 10th
Read the Supreme Court opinion that solidified the concept of separate, but equal in American law. The dissenting opinion written by Justice John Harlan is also included.
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Thomson Reuters

Find Law: Jurisdiction of Federal Courts

For Students 9th - 10th
This site describes the jurisdiction of the Federal Court system. The site breaks the court's jurisdiction into three main areas of institutional conflict: Federal Restraint of State Courts by Injunctions, Habeas Corpus: Scope of the...
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Teachnology

Teachnology: United States Constitution Teaching Theme

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
Enhance classroom teaching on the United States Constitution with the help of these resources including lesson plans, activities, interactive sites and more.

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