Voting Rights, the Constitution & Representative Government (Free)

by National Archives

Using the Constitution, constitutional amendments, and legislation, students will explore the progression of voting rights in the United States and its impact on representative government. Additional primary source, including photographs and political cartoons, will enhance student understanding of the ways in which contemporary events and public civic engagement influence their lives today.

This program is offered as a part of Civics for All of US, a new education initiative from the National Archives that promotes civic literacy and engagement.

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About This Program

Cost

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FREE!

This program is free.

Length

30-45 minutes

Target Audience

Education: Grade(s) 6, 7, 8

Minimum participants:

Maximum participants:

There is no maximum.

Primary Disciplines

History & Social Studies Civics

Program Delivery Mode

Videoconference – Webcam/desktop (Zoom, Google Meet, Cisco WebEx, GoToMeeting, Microsoft Teams, etc...)

Booking Information

Programs by Request are available Tuesday-Thursday and must be scheduled at least two weeks in advance.

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Provider's Cancellation Policy

Please email distancelearning@nara.gov at least 24 hours in advance about program cancellations. Cancellations due to inclement weather will be rescheduled based on program availability.

About This Provider

National Archives

Washington, DC
United States

Visit the National Archives without leaving your home or school through our free distance learning programs!

The National Archives is an independent Federal agency that preserves and protects the historically valuable records of the United States government. The mission of the National Archives is to provide public access to these Federal Government records. Public access to government records strengthens democracy by allowing Americans to claim their rights of citizenship, hold their government accountable, and understand their history so they can participate more effectively in their government.

The interactive Distance Learning programs of the National Archives feature primary sources from the Archives' holdings, including historical documents, photographs, maps, posters, and more!

Contact:
National Archives Distance Learning Team
distancelearning@nara.gov
2023575410

Program Details

Format

1. Introduction to the National Archives

2. Introduction to the Founding Documents and the question of "Who decides who votes?"

3. Exploring the question through primary sources and discussion

4. Conclusion

Objectives

After completing the Voting Rights, the Constitution & Representative Government program with the National Archives, students will be better able to:

Make connections between representative democracy, elections, and personal freedoms
Understand the impact of federal elected officials on the lives of Americans
Understand the process for amending the Constitution
Analyze primary sources and make sense of them

Standards Alignment

National Standards

College, Career, and Civic Life (C3) Framework Alignment
D2.Civ.12.6-8. Assess specific rules and laws (both actual and proposed) as means of addressing public problems.
D2.Civ.14.6-8. Compare historical and contemporary means of changing societies and promoting the common good.
D2.His.1.6-8. Analyze connections among events and developments in broader historical contexts.
D2.His.3. 6-8. Use questions generated about individuals and groups to analyze why they, and the developments they shaped, are seen as historically significant.
D2.His.5.6-8. Explain how and why perspectives of people have changed over time.