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Constitution Day – The First Day of Constitution Week

The Constitutional Convention was a meeting of delegates from the 13 original states. Most of the attendees didn’t plan to create a new system of government – they intended to discuss and fix the old Articles of Confederation they had… Read More

Prince Harry: The First Amendment Is ‘Bonkers’

The U.K.’s Prince Harry has once again to stirred up American media, this time for calling the First Amendment “bonkers” on a podcast with actor Dax Shepard. News outlets mostly ignored the fact that he and his host had been discussing how… Read More

A Primer on Republics

A republic is a government being ruled by representatives voted for and elected by the citizens. Although the people do not govern the nation themselves, they exercise their power by choosing elected officials to represent their needs and decisions in… Read More

The Third Amendment: What Is It and How Does It Work?

When we talk about the Bill of Rights, the Third Amendment rarely comes up. So, what is the Third Amendment, and why do we have it? In full, the Third Amendment reads: No Soldier shall, in time of peace be… Read More

The US Constitution: Living or Fixed?

One discussion that comes around near elections is the U.S. Constitution and whether it is a living document that bends to the will of the people, or the people should work to preserve its original meaning. Although we Americans claim… Read More

The US Constitution: Why is it Special?

Liberty Nation GenZ  believes in educating young Americans about the U.S. and its Constitution. This middle school lesson plan can be used in the classroom or the home, and adapted to a range of student abilities. Objectives: Students will discuss, debate, and evaluate… Read More

Free Speech: Why It Matters

Liberty Nation GenZ  believes in educating young Americans about the U.S. and its Constitution. This middle school lesson plan can be used in the classroom or the home, and adapted to a range of student abilities. Objectives: Students will discuss/debate the topic of… Read More

The Second Amendment: Arming the People to Keep Them Free

In many parts of the world, only the government is allowed to have guns. Thanks to the Second Amendment, that’s not true in the United States. The Founding Fathers knew that disarming the people was the best way to control… Read More

Miranda Warning: What Is It?

“You have the right to remain silent. Anything you say can, and will, be used against you in a court of law. You have the right to an attorney. If you cannot afford one, one will be appointed to you.”… Read More