+
Activity
Thomson Reuters

Find Law: Article Ii: Recess Appointments

For Students 9th - 10th
Explains Clause 3 of Article II, Vacancies during Recess of Senate. It outlines various situations where a vacancy may occur and what rules are in place to deal with it.
+
Primary
Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Federalist No. 78

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource from Khan Academy includes the full text of Alexander Hamilton's Federalist No. 78, one of the Federalist Papers. This lesson is intended for students taking high school or college level American Government and Civics...
+
Website
PBS

Pbs News Hour: Supreme Court Confirmation Simulation (Lesson Plan)

For Teachers 9th - 10th
A lesson that engages learners in a simulation exploring the fundamental roles of the executive branch and the Senate in the judicial selection process. Students will participate in a mock judicial hearing to confirm a Supreme Court...