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Linda Monk: Constitution LadyLinda Monk, "Constitution Lady", is a constitutional scholar, journalist & nationally award-winning author, whose passion is the U.S. Constitution & the American story.

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INTERACTIVE CONSTITUTION

NATIONAL CONSTITUTION CENTER

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Election Resources

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2020 Presidential QuizAnswer the following questions to see who you should vote for in the 2020 Presidential election.

Episode 285: Elections & Voting in the Early Republic - Ben Franklin's WorldIn this episode, we explore What did the new American government look like? Who could participate in the new American democracy?

Political Typology QuizAre you a Core Conservative? A Solid Liberal? Or somewhere in between? Take our quiz to find out which one of our Political Typology groups is your best match.

2020 Presidential Election Interactive MapCreate your own forecast for the 2020 presidential election

The Surprising Reason To Keep The Electoral CollegeThe Electoral College requires candidates to broaden their national appeal, which minimizes polarization and partisanship.

Explore The Ways Trump Or Biden Could Win The ElectionChoose whether President Trump or Joe Biden will win each state in the 2020 presidential election and we’ll recalculate whether they have a path to 270 electoral votes and what their chance is of winning the Electoral College.

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Civics (Mrs. Nakatsuka is quoted)

As the election draws near, civics and government teachers walk a fine lineMany say the hostile political climate is evidence that more civics education is needed.

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Take a deeper dive into what we've been discussing in class!

The Death of George WashingtonGeorge Washington died on December 14, 1799.

Hamilton Grange in 360s

Hamilton Grange National Memorial (U.S. National Park Service)

One Last Time, George Washington's Farewell

Washington's Farewell Address

Read Washington's Farewell and compare to the lyrics in "One Last Time."

View Washington's Farewell Address

Be Washington Interactive Experience - George Washington's Mount VernonStep inside Washington’s boots in this first-person interactive leadership experience.

Talking Citizenship & Democracy

Mrs. Nakatsuka Fan Girl Moment

Hamilton the Musical with Historians at the Movies - Wakelet

Fact Checking Hamilton the Musical? What does Hamilton the Musical tell us about the past and today?

Hamilton the Musical - Wakelet

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