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The Supreme Court: Final Arbiter in Our Government?
On May 2nd, 2022, a Supreme Court draft opinion was leaked to the media that suggested the justices would likely overturn the Roe v. Wade (1973) opinion. The prospect of a change in precedent concerning abortion in the United States has led to questions and debates over who should be the one deciding the constitutionality of laws. What should the role of the Supreme Court be in establishing what is constitutional and unconstitutional? What benefits and challenges does this arrangement present? And what is the Court's relationship with other branches, state governments, and the American people?
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Should the Supreme Court increase transparency around its proceedings? As an extension activity, we encourage you to use our
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Think the Vote platform with your students. This online debate platform connects students from around the country. Students can submit their answers for a chance to win a $25 gift card and a $1,000 grand prize at the end of the school year! This question runs from May 12th to May 26th.
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Further Resources
Our
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Supreme Court DBQs: Exploring the Cases that Changed History helps your students develop the critical thinking skills they need to evaluate the Court's rulings and the impact of these rulings on American society. Each of the 31 DBQs also contains a section called "The Issue Endures," which highlights current applications of the case issue.
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Featured US Government Resource
We're reintroducing our most recently updated curriculum:
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Being An American . Through primary source analysis, writing assignments, discussion prompts, and other activities, students will "connect the dots" by focusing on the Declaration of Independence, the Constitution, the Bill of Rights, civic values, American heroes, and exploring the meaning of citizenship to them.
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Featured Student Opportunity Our
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MyImpact Challenge civics contest closes this Monday, May 16th! Students can submit their community impact projects for a chance to win. There is $40,000 in prize money available, including a $10,000 student grand prize.
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Start your application today!
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