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Branches Of Government

Our Founding Fathers formed the United States’ government so that no one person would have too much control. The Constitution set up three branches of government with a separation of powers

Curriculum: From iCivics
The Executive BranchUnderstand the executive branch, including the role and powers of the president; the functions of departments and agencies; and the president’s role in foreign policy.

The Judicial BranchWhat are the federal and state courts and what do they do? What is unique role of the U.S. Supreme Court?

The Legislative BranchExplore the legislative process. Learn about the powers of the legislative branch and the influence of citizens and political parties.

Corruption in Local Politics: Cincinnati’s Troubled Past and Present

April 18, 2021 David Childs 0

Dr. David Childs, Ph.D.Northern Kentucky UniversityIntroductionThe city of Cincinnati has a rich and storied history. For example, one of the exciting chapters of the city’s […]

Getting Involved: Average Citizens Can Be Civically Engaged

April 12, 2021 David Childs 0

Dr. David J. Childs, Ph.D.Northern Kentucky University LA Johnson/NPR IntroductionThe nature of a democratic government it is political system that is not ruled by just […]

A Bill Has to Be Passed By Both Chambers to Become Law

December 30, 2020 David Childs 3

By Dr. David Childs, Ph.D.Northern Kentucky University The US is a bicameral legislative body, having two branches or chambers consisting of the House of Representatives […]

A Peaceful Transition of Power

December 28, 2020 David Childs 1

By Dr. David J. Childs, Ph.D.Northern Kentucky University In the United States of America as I write this article, we have come to the close […]

What is a Lame Duck Political Official?

November 16, 2020 David Childs 7

By Dr. David J. ChildsNorthern Kentucky University Introduction- What is a Lame Duck OfficialAfter general elections have taken place the outgoing president is often called […]

Reflections on the 2020 Election Season: A Call for Unity and Bipartisanship

November 7, 2020 David Childs 21

Dr. David J. Childs, Ph.D.Northern Kentucky University Opinion IntroductionThe 2020 election between Donald Trump and Joseph Biden has been no doubt the most contentious election […]

Settling Our Differences: Meaningful Social Studies Teaching after a General Election

November 5, 2020 David Childs 17

Dr. David J. Childs, Ph.D.Northern Kentucky University Election Related Violence in HistoryJelani Cobb in a September, 2020 Atlantic article entitled “Our Long, Forgotten History of […]

The Electors Determine the Presidency: Understanding the Electoral College

October 29, 2020 David Childs 23

By Dr. David J. Childs, Ph.D.Northern Kentucky University With election season upon us there have been some renewed calls to abolish the electoral college. Many […]

Getting Students Out to Vote! Lessons in Youth Civic Participation

August 28, 2020 David Childs 20

Dr. David J. Childs, Ph.D.Northern Kentucky University One of the most important rights people have in a Democracy is the right to vote in a […]

City Council School: An Innovative Solution for Civic Education

August 1, 2020 David Childs 6

David J. Childs, Ph.D.Northern Kentucky University Introduction: Disillusioned with Political ProcessMany US citizens feel that they cannot make a difference in the political outcomes of […]

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