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Supreme Court Struck Down Arizona's Proof of Citizenship Requirement

This week the U.S. Supreme Court struck down an Arizona requirement, enacted in 2004, that new voters show proof of citizenship at the time of registration. Find out how the ruling may impact other states as well. More

Ethics in the News

Find out the latest activities across the states regarding ethics.  NCSL's Ethics Center also provides links to state-specific ethics newsletters. More

 

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!Kevin B. Harrington Award for Excellence in Democracy EducationArticles/Briefs/ Newsletters2/13/2013 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2161121611Kevin B. Harrington Award is given in recognition of outstanding work in promoting understanding and appreciation of the principles and practices of representative democracy.
!Civics Education Overview PageBill Summaries/ Databases10/9/2012 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1539115391Civics Education Overview page
The American Democracy GameMultimedia5/15/2012 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2473924739This new online game is designed for middle school students.
Trust Trends 2012Reports3/13/2012 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2445624456A web report highlighting the accomplishments of NCSL's Trust for Representative Democracy.
National Civics Report CardArticles/Briefs/ Newsletters6/8/2011 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2312823128All states require social studies credits for high school graduation, but a 2010 evaluation of youths’ civic knowledge and skills indicates only 25 percent of those tested scored “proficient” or “advanced.”
Trust Trends 2011Reports1/12/2011 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2203322033Web report highlighting the accomplishments of NCSL's Trust for Representative Democracy.
Pinky SpotsMultimedia11/15/2010 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2170821708Short animated videos called "Pinky Spots" about compromise, special interests, etc.
[RDA Seminar] Hamilton Speech at Professional Development Seminar for EducatorsMeetings11/9/2010 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2168121681Hon. Lee Hamilton speaks at the Representative Democracy in America's Professional Development Leadership Training Seminar
[Grades 4-8] Am I Missing Something? Lesson Plans OverviewLesson Plans8/18/2010 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2092120921Overview of the "Am I Missing Something?" Lesson Plans on American Democracy.
[Grades 4-8] Am I Missing Something? VoiceLesson Plans8/17/2010 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2106421064Am I Missing Something? Voice lesson plan and video.
[Grades 4-8] Am I Missing Something? VoteLesson Plans8/12/2010 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2102021020Am I Missing Something? Vote lesson plan and video.
[Grades 4-8] Am I Missing Something? Ice CreamLesson Plans8/10/2010 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2096620966Am I Missing Something? Ice Cream lesson plan and video.
[Grades 4-8] Am I Missing Something? CompromiseLesson Plans8/9/2010 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2095720957Am I Missing Something? Compromise lesson plan and video.
[Grades 4-8] Am I Missing Something? Special Interest GroupsLesson Plans8/3/2010 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2092320923Am I Missing Something? Special Interest Groups lesson plan and video.
Tenth Anniversary: Trust for Representative DemocracyMultimedia6/4/2010 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2093620936Information and video about the Trust for Representative Democracy's Tenth Anniversary
Trust Trends May 2010Reports5/4/2010 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2026520265May 2010 report highlighting accomplishments of NCSL's Trust for Representative Democracy
Public Service AnnouncementsMultimedia9/28/2009 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1866018660Six public service announcements about representative democracy.
[High School] Fundamentals of Representative DemocracyLesson Plans7/15/2009 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1537515375Fundamentals of Representative Democracy - Lessons for High School Civics, Government & U.S. History Classes
The Civic Mission of Schools, Executive SummaryBooks5/6/2009 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1727017270Executive Summary of publication entitled The Civic Mission of Schools
Trust for Representative Democracy: Civic Education quotesArticles/Briefs/ Newsletters3/20/2009 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1538615386
The Case for Representative Democracy, Executive SummaryBooks3/20/2009 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1538915389
Trust for Representative Democracy: Opinion Poll QuestionnaireReports9/17/2003 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1538515385
State Capitols and Civic Education: A SurveyReports5/7/2003 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1539515395States responses from a survey about how state capitols or legislative buildings are used to promote civic education.
NCSL Publication: The Case for Representative Democracy - order Articles/Briefs/ Newsletters11/2/2001 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1539215392
The Case for Representative DemocracyBooks2/10/2001 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1763217632This publication will serve as a useful tool for all citizens who wish to engage in American democracy to gain a broader perspective on the legislative process, politics and representation.
[Legislatures and Citizens] Public Participation and Confidence in the LegislatureReports12/12/1997 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1767017670This paper addresses ways that legislatures can increase citizen involvement and public confidence in the institution.
[Legislatures and Citizens] Communication Between Representatives and Their ConstituentsReports12/1/1997 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1766817668NCSL Desk Studies by Karl T. Kurtz. This paper deals with three core functions of legislatures: (1) Linking citizens to government, (2) legitimizing government actions and (3) making decisions.
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