The U.S. National Debt
By Barbara Laedtke
Learners examine how the National Debt occurs and trace its history from the time of the Revolutionary War through the present.
The United States Congress
By Therese Nemec, Nancy McFadden, Deb DeRosso, Mike English
In this learning activity you'll test your knowledge of the roles and differences between the two Houses of Congress - the Senate and the House of Representatives.
U.S. Supreme Court Case: Lemon v. Kurtzman
By Therese Nemec
In this learning activity you'll review the facts and interpretations of this court case, determine a verdict, and respond to questions.
Understanding Political Cartoons
In this learning activity you'll analyze political cartoons following a two-step process to unlock their meaning.
Understanding Voting Rates
Students examine how voting rates are determined and how those rates change depending upon the population being studied. A brief quiz completes the activity.
United States Presidential Roles & Responsibilities
The student reviews the roles and responsibilities of the President and takes a quiz.
Who Votes in America?
In this interactive object, learners identify common characteristics of people who are likely to vote.