This series of lessons teaches students about the election process and encourages them to be active citizens in the community.
U.S. v. Drayton (2002)
During a random search, must police officers advise passengers of their right to not cooperate when asked to consent to a search? This case summary shows how the Supreme Court answered this question in 2002.
The History of Flag Day
This lesson highlights one of the Center’s biggest civic holidays —the birthday of the American flag. Using “The History of the U.S. Flag,” a video hosted by Terry Ruggles and produced by Drexel University and the Philadelphia Flag Day Association, this lesson encourages students to take a closer look at the American flag and its meaning.
The History of Memorial Day
This lesson takes a closer look at the history of Memorial Day by examining World War I, World War II, and the Vietnam War and their connections to this civic holiday.
U.S. v. Jones (2012)
Can police attach a GPS unit to a suspect’s car without a warrant? This case summary shows how the Supreme Court answered this question in 2012.
U.S. v. Morrison (2000)
Does Congress have the authority to enact the Violence Against Women Act under either the Commerce Clause or Fourteenth Amendment? This case summary shows how the Supreme Court answered this question in 2000.
U.S. v. Oakland Cannabis (2001)
Does a medical necessity exception to the Controlled Substances Act’s prohibition on the manufacture and distribution of various drugs exist? This case summary shows how the Supreme Court answered this question in 2001.
Constitutional Index – Qualifications for President Clause
The Constitutional Index breaks down the U.S. Constitution by Section, Amendment, and Clause and contains broader topics and themes. These are used to cross-reference Library resources in an effort to annotate constitutional history.
Constitutional Index – Presidential Succession Clause
The Constitutional Index breaks down the U.S. Constitution by Section, Amendment, and Clause and contains broader topics and themes. These are used to cross-reference Library resources in an effort to annotate constitutional history.
Constitutional Index – Presidential Compensation Clause
The Constitutional Index breaks down the U.S. Constitution by Section, Amendment, and Clause and contains broader topics and themes. These are used to cross-reference Library resources in an effort to annotate constitutional history.