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Unit 5

The Judicial System & Rule of Law

What is the purpose of the courts system? Why does the judiciary have the power to review actions of the executive and legislative branches? What role...
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What is the role of the media in political campaigns?

Sofia, a student and aspiring diplomat, continues her exploration of politics and media at the Virginia Museum of History & Culture (VMHC). Here she...

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What is the role of the media in reporting on politics?

Join Sofia, a student and aspiring diplomat, on her exploration of politics and media. Sofia visits Virginia Public Media (VPM), Central Virginia's...

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Lesson 2.2
Founding Documents

Why do communities need rules? How do people decide which rules they want to adopt for their community? In this lesson, students will explore the...
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What role does the Fed play in our economy?

Join Bella, a student and future actor, as she explores the role of the Federal Reserve in our economy. She begins by interviewing Alex Wolman, V.P...

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Why do we have the Electoral College?

Join Jack, a student and future elected official, as he travels to George Washington's Mount Vernon and the University of Richmond School of Law to...

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2.2 Rock Paper Scissors

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2.2 Vocabulary

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How did the three branches of government interact to end school segregation?

Join Claire, a student and aspiring actor, as she explores how the three branches of government interacted to help end segregation in schools.  She...

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2.5 Two Truths and a Lie

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3.2 Bellringer

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2.2 Bellringer

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2.2 Pin the Detail on the Document

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2.4 Warm Up: Draft Your Own Constitution

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2.2 Puzzling the Consitution

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8.1 Vocabulary

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2.1 Vocabulary

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3.2 Legislative Branch Constitutional Scavenger Hunt

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Classroom Constitution

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3.1 Vocabulary

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