Supreme Court DBQs

We provide Supreme Court Document-Based Questions (DBQs) to equip your students with critical thinking skills, so they can review the Court’s rulings and analyze how those decisions affect American society. Students will also review documents such as the U.S. Constitution, the Federalist Papers, and colonial codes of law. The Supreme Court DBQs contain 10 lesson units. Each DBQ also includes a section called “The Issue Endures,” which gives examples of current applications of a specific Supreme Court case.

Do Your Students Need Some Homework Help?

Did you know the Bill of Rights Institute has an entire YouTube playlist dedicated to important U.S. Supreme Court cases? It’s true! Our Homework Help videos provide an overview of some of the most notable cases, including Plessy v. Ferguson, Dred Scott v. Sandford, and Roe v. Wade. These videos complement the skills your students will develop from reviewing our Supreme Court Document-Based Questions (DBQs).

Share Your Thoughts On The New Think The Vote!

We want to know your thoughts on BRI’s latest Think The Vote question. TikTok CEO Shou Zi Chew recently testified before the U.S. Congress, but should the U.S. government ban TikTok? Click here to give your opinion and review previous Think The Vote questions.

Visit The Official BRI Blog!

Do you want to learn about the latest happenings at BRI and hear the latest perspectives related to civic education? Then check out the Bill of Rights Institute’s official blog! Teachers nationwide share their thoughts on teaching civics, and you can also see some steps by BRI to promote the importance of having civil discourse in all our local communities. So what are you waiting for?

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Educator Spotlight

Meet Tonya Howard!

Being an avid soccer player for 17 years means Tonya Howard knows the value of teamwork. That also extends to her favorite historical figure – former U.S. President Abraham Lincoln.

“Although loved for many reasons, the book Team of Rivals truly demonstrated how brilliant he was politically as well,” Tonya said of Lincoln. She teaches Government and AP Government at Southeast High School in Kansas....Read More

BOE: Bottom of Email

Dear John,

The Advanced Placement (AP) exams are just around the corner! Did you know the Bill of Rights Institute offers a series of recorded webinars to help your students prepare for their AP Government and Politics or AP U.S. History exam?

Our webinars include experienced AP teachers offering tips, helpful hints, and content reviews to make sure your students are fully prepared for all versions of those exams. Each webinar is roughly 60 minutes long and touches on topics including the early American colonies, the French and Indian War, the causes of the Civil War, and the New Deal.

Make sure your students take advantage of these free and vital resources so they can be fully prepared for a bright future!

Warmly,

Laura Vlk
Director, Educator Engagement
Bill of Rights Institute

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