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Lesson Plan June 11 2024

Lesson Plan: Political Parties: Two is Company, Three’s a Crowd

The Founders did not intend to create a two-party system and yet that is exactly what has thrived in American history. But what about the role of third-party candidates?

Post August 17 2020

Take the Political Party Quiz to find out where you fit!

Ever wondered where you fit on the political spectrum? Take this quiz to find out!

Post March 28 2019

6 things to know about Trump's national emergency

Directions: Read the summaries, watch the videos and answer the discussion questions below. If stra…

Christine Blasey Ford at the Senate Judiciary Committee on Capitol Hill in Washington

Daily Video October 04 2018

#MonitoringTheMidterms: FBI investigation into Kavanaugh wraps up

Use this lesson with your students to discuss Thursday's news that the FBI has wrapped up their investigation on sexual misconduct accusations against Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh.

Daily News Lesson August 07 2018

Monitoring the midterms: Political parties continuing role in U.S. elections

What issues will inspire voters to turn out to vote in November? Check out NewsHour Extra's "Monitoring the Midterms" classroom series ahead of the 2018 midterms.

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