Curated OER
Civics: Missouri's Non-Partisan Court Plan
Young scholars examine the ways that the Missouri Non-Partisan Court Plan helps the court maintain a system of separation of powers and checks and balances. After discussing the principle of judicial impartiality, they complete a chart...
PBS
Pbs Online News Hour: Convention History
Online NewsHour discussion of the role and impact of great speeches at the national conventions. Some discussion of platform conflicts as well.
PBS
Pbs Online News Hour: 2000 Republican National Convention
Online NewsHour coverage of the 2000 Republican National Convention.
iCivics
I Civics: Mock Election
In this three-day mock election simulation lesson, students explain the steps taken from party formation to national election.
PBS
Pbs: News Hour: Interview With Historian Michael Beschloss
The text of an online news hour discussion of the origin and development of the national party conventions with Michael Beschloss is provided here.