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In this session, student will explore the Electoral College’s controversial origins at the Constitution Convention, the influence of founder James Wilson, and the many attempts to reform the Electoral College over the years. The class will also cover the history of congressional and presidential elections in America and current constitutional questions on the Electoral College.
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Fun Friday Session: Learning About National Elections Featuring Michael T. Morley |
In this Fun Friday session, Michael T. Morley, associate professor at Florida State University College of Law, joins National Constitution Center President and CEO Jeffrey Rosen for a discussion on elections in America. Morley will also speak about his career as a writer and legal scholar, and answer questions from participants.
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In this session, students learn about voting rights in America through a historical exploration of the right to vote in America. Where does the Constitution protect the right to vote? What role did the amendment process play in shaping voting rights? What has the Supreme Court said about the right to vote over time?
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Explore the schedule for the entire school year and register for upcoming sessions here. |
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Interested in scheduling a session for your class and other classes nationwide? The peer-to-peer Scholar Exchanges promote deeper understandings and enhance opportunities for civil discourse and discussion. Sessions are offered Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays each week until May 2022. Learn more and register for a future session here.
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Upcoming Virtual Scouts Programs |
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Thursday, November 4, 7 p.m. ET
Join members of the Center’s education team as we share information about our virtual scouting events, badge requirements, and more. 30 minutes with Q&A discussion to follow.
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Thursday, November 18, 7-8:30 p.m. ET
Take a look back in time to our nation’s founding era! In this session, participants of Girls Scouts of the USA and Scouts BSA will explore the meaning of citizenship, learn about how the Constitution set up the different branches of government, and explore the role that “We, the People” play in our democracy! The program will include a special LIVE tour of Signers’ Hall, one of the most popular exhibits inside our museum, and an interactive round of constitutional trivia!
This session is perfect for Scouts BSA pursuing the “Citizenship in the Nation” Merit Badge (Requirements 1, 2A, 4, 5, 6, 7) and Girl Scouts pursuing the “Inside Government” Badge.
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Is There a Constitutional Right to Concealed Carry?
On November 3, the U.S. Supreme Court will hear oral arguments in New York State Rifle in Pistol Association Inc. V. Bruen. The case was brought by two men who were denied New York concealed carry permits, along with New York’s National Rifle Association affiliate, against the superintendent of the New York State Police, Kevin Bruen. The lawsuit challenges a provision of New York’s law regarding concealed carry permits—which allow owners to carry guns in public in a concealed manner—requiring anyone who does not automatically qualify for a permit (including some state judges, correctional facilities employees, and others) to show that they have “proper cause” for the permit in order to receive one.
On this week’s episode, host Jeffrey Rosen is joined by two legal scholars who filed briefs on opposing sides of the case—Judge J. Michael Luttig who filed in support of Bruen, and David Kopel who filed in support of the New York State Rifle and Pistol Association. They detail the arguments they made in their briefs as well as what’s at stake in this case, and debate how to interpret the text, history, and meaning of the Second Amendment in light of whether the Court should uphold the New York law.
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The National Constitution Center's education team is here to help with any of our online resources. Email [email protected] with questions or comments on how we can help you and your students with your remote learning needs.
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