Facts That Inform and Inspire
We the People. Life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. All men are created equal. Freedom of the press. Trial by jury.
The ideals expressed at the founding of the United States, a great experiment in freedom and democracy, have continued to evolve for more than 250 years. Join us as we explore how America’s government began and how it functions today.
PolICY ISSUES
America’s First Women in Office
10 trailblazers in top government and military positions, in their own words
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Where Did the Oath of Office Come From?
Our nation’s leaders have been sworn in since the early days of the republic
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How Many of These Black American Leaders Do You Know?
15 men and women who broke color barriers in the U.S. military and government
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Quiz Yourself on Our Three Branches of Government
How much do you know about the executive, legislative and judicial branches?
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How the Supreme Court Decides Which Cases to Hear
Nation’s highest court rules on only 1% of requests
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Who Was Eligible to Vote in the 2020 U.S. Presidential Election?
Share of racial minorities and Generation Z voters were expected to increase
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How Much Do You Know About the American Flag?
Test your knowledge on the stars and stripes and everything in between
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American Democracy Can Be Found at the Library
Libraries remain trusted places to learn and exchange ideas
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What Are Our Responsibilities as U.S. Citizens?
A Constitution and Citizenship Day Q&A with Jeffrey Rosen
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Why Some Americans Didn’t Check the Box in 2018
The reasons are numerous, but 61% regret their decision
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Want to Learn More?
We curated a list of resources about American democracy and history from trusted nonpartisan sources.
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