CIVICS 101
Bounce Back Civics 101 Educational Page
Many of us talk about schools not teaching civics but adults need to know it too! Now everyone can visit our Civics 101 educational section to have fun, and learn, with our online games. glossaries and stories involving the US Constitution as well as brushing up on historical events that affect our lives today.
Visit our Shop that has Pop Quiz playing card decks that will help build up your knowledge of the U.S. Constitution, The U.S. Bill of Rights and the U.S. Declaration of Independence. Each deck has 54 cards with questions and answers that can be played by one or more persons. The cards don't teach politics but are instructive in what our government can and cannot do.
Refer back to Bounce Back to read up on the daily activities, in real time, of all three branches of government.
Bounce Back also offers its exclusive M.A.C. Baseball Cap embroidered with the Bounce Back motto, "Merit, Accountability and Merit". The Navy blue hat is suitable for both kids and adults with an adjustable leather strap on the back.
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Political Glossary
What is an Electoral college? Is it a college for politicians? Not hardly- but you can check out our glossary of political terms to help you keep up on all the political discussions. Know the language to know the subject!
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Fill in the Blanks
As you listen, see and read the news keep these forms up-to-date for easy reference listing those who control your local town, county, state and federal governments. Keep these information sheets in one folder on your computer or in a notebook for quick reference. To add more pages copy a new one from here. The more you know the more you are in control.
Useful Links
Links to historical documents and speeches:
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The Federalist Papers
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Cicero’s “On The Commonwealth”
Supreme Court
The Supreme Court is the highest tribunal in the Nation for all cases and controversies arising under the Constitution or the laws of the United States.
The Supreme Court plays a very important role in our constitutional system of government. It is the highest court in the land, it is the court of last resort for those looking for justice and it protects civil rights and liberties by striking down laws that violate the Constitution.