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Presidents and the Constitution: George W. Bush and the Case of Bush v. Gore (2000)

For Teachers 8th - 12th
Young scholars examine the impact of court decisions. In this Supreme Court lesson, students read the Bush v. Gore case study regarding the presidential election of 2000. Young scholars take notes on the case and respond to discussion...
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Defining moments from the past with lessons for a post-9/11 world...

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Young scholars examine extension ideas concerning 9/11, Defining Moments. They analyze a variety of Supreme Court cases, the U.S. Constitution, Mass Media Interpretations, Racism, Immigrant groups and U.S. geography. Many questions are...
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Executive Branch & Presidents Questions

For Students 8th - 12th
In this U. S. government instructional activity, students respond to 20 short answer questions about the responsibilities of the executive branch and the president.
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The Judiciary in American History

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students investigate the influence of political and societal forces on judicial decisions. Among the topics they examine are the selection of judges and the cause and effect relationship between politics, society, and the law. to...