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Read the current chapter online: "The Citizen" Suggestions Narration: Explain the meaning of "the well-balanced law-maker becomes so only through experience and growth." At the time the book was written, women did not have the right to vote. This was changed with the passing of the 19th amendment to the Constitution. View a timeline of women's suffrage. "There's a … [Read more...] about Free Civic Studies Lesson 14: The Citizen

Read the current chapter online: "The State, the City, and the Town" Suggestions Learn more about the Washington Monument. Take in the view from one of those "slits" in the Washington Monument. Learn more about the Eiffel Tower. When it was completed, the Washington Monument was the tallest building in the world. Of course, that was then. Learn more about the tallest … [Read more...] about Free Civic Studies Lesson 13: The State, the City, and the Town

Read the current chapter online: "The Flag of the Union" Suggestions Learn more about the flag flying over the Capitol Building. Make a flip book explaining the four things the author says the flag means: possession, protection, pride, and patriotism. Use alliteration to create a one-stanza poem about the flag similar to the one on pg. 177. Create a flag notebook with … [Read more...] about Free Civic Studies Lesson 12: The Flag

Read the current chapter online: "The Office-Holder" Suggestions Compare the number of government workers mentioned in the book with the number in recent years. Calculate the percent increase in the number of government workers since 1900. What percent increase is that on average per year? Make a list of the number of employees per department today. Also see pg. 9 of … [Read more...] about Free Civic Studies Lesson 11: The Office-Holder

Read the current chapter online: "The Departments of Justice, Interior, & Agriculture" Suggestions Rock Creek Park was the third park established by the government and was authorized in 1890. View the final outcome. View a photo of the Department of Justice Building. Compare and contrast the roles and duties of the Supreme Court with those of the Justice Department … [Read more...] about Free Civics Studies Lesson 10: The Departments of Justice, Interior, & Agriculture