Should we lower the voting age?
Voting rights are always a topic of conversation during election season and even well afterward, but some teens under voting age are bringing national attention to their own inability to vote. They say that teens pay taxes and are mature enough to understand the consequences of their vote, but critics say the responsibility is too much. Explore the resources provided, use the graphic organizers, and submit your Pro and Con Arguments!
Are protests necessary for social change?
Protests have played an important role in our society in relation to civil rights and social change. After widespread attendance at larger protests like the Women’s March, DAPL, and March for Science, as well as localized Black Lives Matter rallies after the killings of Philando Castile, Sandra Bland, and Michael Brown, critics and supporters alike are wondering whether marching actually changes anything. You decide — are protests necessary for social change? Explore the resources provided, use the graphic organizers, and submit your Pro and Con Arguments!
Should we rewrite our Constitution?
As one of the oldest documents in our country, the Unite States Constitution serves as a model for governance, a rule of law, and a catalyst for some of the nation's most divisive debates. While we constantly reshape our laws based on the 27 amendments to the Constitution, these changes can seem vague and leave things open to interpretation. How relevant is this 230-year-old document to our everyday lives? Explore the resources provided, use the graphic organizers, and submit your Pro and Con Arguments!
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