The 2022 Law Day theme — Toward a More Perfect Union: The Constitution in Times of Change — reminds all of us that the Constitution is a dynamic document, as it not […]
Bi-Lingual Resource to help teach the Law Day 2022 theme Read More »
When most people think of civic advocacy, they tend to picture those people who attend every single community meeting. Or those people you see being interviewed on television by your local newscaster. Or those people you see standing with picket signs in front of your City Hall. While it’s understandable that these are the first images that come to mind, you should be aware that these people are the ones who have dedicated a significant amount of their time and efforts to civil advocacy.
Five Fun and Easy Ways to Engage in Civic Advocacy Read More »
The Constitution in Times of Change The Constitution is a dynamic document, as it not only outlines a blueprint for government, but also delegates power, articulates rights, and offers mechanisms
Law Day 2022 Real History Alternatively Read More »
After exploring the procedure to formally amend the Constitution as set out in Article V, students will then work in small groups to learn about three examples of “informal” changes to the Constitution: federal legislation, US Supreme Court cases, and interstate compacts.
Changing the Constitution—Formally and Informally- Middle/High School Read More »
Students will discuss individuals who have worked to effect legal change, and what those changes mean for their community, and our society.
Working Toward Justice: Learning about Legal Changemakers- Elementary/ Middle School Read More »
This lesson uses an organizational chart of the federal government to discuss what the administrative state within the federal government is and does, compares “lawmaking” and “rulemaking” processes, and introduces academic debates surrounding the administrative state and the Constitution.
