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Standards Index: D2.Civ.9.9-12.

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Use appropriate deliberative processes in multiple settings.

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Why Supreme Court Confirmations Have Become So Bitter

Students will examine the nomination and confirmation process for Supreme Court Justices and learn why the judges often reveal so little.
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The Minneapolis Bridge Collapse

Students will learn about the 2007 collapse of the I-35W bridge in Minneapolis, Minnesota and examine political decision-making as it relates to public works projects.
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The Indian Child Welfare Act

Students will learn about how for generations, Native American children were removed from their homes and placed with white families. A recent Supreme Court ruling affirms the rights of Native families and tribes, giving them preference in adoption and foster care.
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Poll Watchers and the Long History of Voter Intimidation

Students will examine primary and secondary sources related to voter intimidation to determine how integrity of elections can be ensured.
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Why We Can't Have a Civil Conversation About Guns

Students will learn about the attempted assassination of Ronald Reagan and how decades later, lawmakers and the American public continue a debate over gun control.