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Voter Rights

Poster saying "Voter Rights, the Constitution" with people holding a big banner

Grade Level:

Grades 6-12

Language:

English

Format:

Presentation

Source:

Judges in the Classroom

OBJECTIVES

Students will: 

- Learn the views about Elections when our Founding Fathers framed the U.S. Constitution.
- Learn tactics used to prevent Blacks, women, immigrants, and Native Americans from voting.
- Learn how, in modern times, the power of the Executive Order may or may not expand access

This lesson is best for:

Classes studying elections, the Reconstruction Era, or civic participation.

PREP NEEDED

None — ready to present as-is.

LINKS

Note: Resources are hosted on the Courts Connected SharePoint Site. 

CONTACT US

Judicial Council of California
455 Golden Gate Avenue

San Francisco, CA 94102

Phone: 1-415-865-4546

 

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