Civics

One of the core tenants of a democracy is that the government is run by the people. A representative government is paramount in ensuring that government continues to represent an increasingly diverse population in the United States. In this inquiry students will investigate the compelling question, “How representative are our representatives?”

Over the course of U.S. history, many groups have fought for rights and representation. In 1990, the Americans with Disabilities Act was passed, giving comprehensive civil rights representation to Americans with disabilities. In this inquiry, students will investigate the compelling question, “What’s the result of citizens’ fight for rights?”

Citizens United v. Federal Election Commission was a 2010 Supreme Court case that ruled that the 2002 Bipartisan Campaign Reform Act’s ban on corporations using general funds for independent political spending violated the First Amendment’s free speech protection. This ruling effectively enabled corporations to spend uncapped amounts of money on political campaigns. In this inquiry,…

One of the aspects of Reagan’s presidency that he is most remembered for is his economic policies. Reaganomics has been both praised and criticized. In this inquiry students will investigate the compelling question, “How do political movements affect people differently?”

One of the key issues for Richard Nixon’s 1968 presidential bid was the war in Vietnam. He promised to withdraw U.S. troops from Vietnam, and over his first term, troop numbers decreased, but bombing significantly increased. Nixon won the 1972 election in a landslide. In this inquiry, students will investigate the compelling question, “How do…

Barry Goldwater ran for president in the 1964 election with a hardline conservative platform. Although he lost in a landslide to incumbent Lyndon B. Johnson, his campaign is largely credited with laying the political groundwork for the modern conservative movement. In this inquiry, students will investigate the compelling question, “How do failed candidates influence political…

National Review Magazine was founded in 1955 by William F. Buckley Jr. The publication is largely credited with formalizing the modern conservative political platform. As the magazine reached readers across the country, it became a vehicle for spreading ideas, building support, and connecting like-minded individuals. In this inquiry, students will investigate the compelling question, “How…