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The United States government is a complex entity known as a democratic republic. This essentially means that the government operates on the principles of both a republic and a democracy. In other words, the nation functions upon principles that are common in both republics and democracies.
Just For Kids: Democracy 101. Inspired by our Camp cARTwheel collaboration with ArtWorks and The Well, we’ve launched a series of fun learning resources for younger students (grades 2-6), created by older ones (high school and college).
The US is not a communist government, an anarchy, a monarchy, plutocracy, oligarchy or military dictatorship or parliamentary government it is a democratic republic. Click here for a description of various forms of government. Furthermore, the United States is not a direct democracy but is a representative democracy.
The media plays an important role in shaping public awareness and providing information that shapes attitudes and public opinion. Media is an increasingly powerful tool whether it’s television, radio, or the internet. Social media is quickly expanding its influence on all aspects of our lives.
Eventually settling in Kentucky, he accomplished a lot in his short life, he escaped slavery, went on to serve in the US military, became a minister, an educator, dentist, author, and activist. Simmons was born on a plantation in Charleston, South Carolina June 29, 1849.
These historic elections help us understand the importance of citizen participation in the democratic process. They help us understand the importance of national, statewide and even local elections. In many cases, as we have noted above, the voting outcome of local elections are close races and determined by a small margin.
Information literacy includes the ability to identify, find, evaluate, and use information effectively. From effective search strategies to evaluation techniques, students learn how to evaluate the quality, credibility, and validity of websites, and give proper credit.
Your Vote Counts for Sure: Understanding the Importance of Local Elections. November 1, 2023 David Childs 3. By Dr. David Childs, D.D., Ph.D.Northern Kentucky UniversityThe expression we hear often, “Your vote counts” is definitely true when examining historic close elections. Sometimes the […]
©Democracy and Me 2016 - ©Elizabeth Ormsby 2016 Lesson Plan - Law of the Land Scavenger Hunt Objective: • Students become familiar with the text of the Constitution, its organization and format. • By the end of the lesson, students should be able to identify the major theme of each article and basic
What rights do we share as citizens, and what responsibilities do we have to our country? Do we still have the ability to exercise freedom of expression and religion? Do we as citizens support and defend the Constitution, and participate in the democratic process? Resources (from iCivics): Responsibility Launcher