Exploring the Constitution and Supreme Court Nominations

Last week, Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer announced he would soon be retiring from his position on the nation’s high court. Our national government is now tasked with the job of filling his empty seat. In this eLesson, students will examine the process of selecting a new Justice and form their own ideas on what makes an ideal candidate for a member of the Supreme Court.
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This week we're asking students "Should the Supreme Court Have Term Limits?" The top answer for each side will win a $25 gift card and the chance to win the grand prize of $1,000 at the end of the school year. You could also win $25 and BRI swag as a referring teacher so encourage your students to submit their answers by February 8th!  

Further Resources

Check out our Supreme Court playlist with more than 40 lessons and activities, including Landmark Cases and Document Based Questions.

Featured US Government Resource

Documents of Freedom is our primary source-based curriculum that covers history, government, and economics topics in a way that will excite your students more than a traditional textbook. In this second unit, students are given an overview of the entire course as well as an introduction to the Founding principles and virtues necessary for a successful constitutional republic.

Featured Student Opportunity

Encourage your students to enter our We the Students Essay Contest! This year's question is "How does an understanding of natural rights and respect build a free society?" The top prize includes $7,500 and a scholarship to Constitutional Academy this summer in Washington, DC. Essays are due by April 15th. 
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