Principles and Challenges to Democracy

If the people agree that they will work together to make good laws for everyone.

Some states ban electronic cigarettes

All people are born with certain rights like freedom of speech, press and religion.

5 different states consider whether to abolish forced prison labor

People dressed in angel wings shielded LGBTQ students attending BYU from protesters.

If there are term limits on the governor and there is a process to remove bad leaders

Our government's power comes from free and fair elections.

There are 3 branches of government that have power over the others.

Famous Hollywood Actress Felicity Huffman Sentenced to 14 Days in Prison for Her Role in College Admissions Scandal

National government is supreme. States can make laws that don't conflict with national laws.

New York state Set to Join Michigan in Banning Some Electronic Cigarettes

If regular people (not just the wealthy elites) are allowed to make the laws

The people elect the president on the first Tuesday after the first Monday in November, every four years.

Samford students organize silent protest over LGBTQ discrimination

All people must follow the law. The law is above all of us.

What do voters want in 2024? Democrats want a unifier, Republicans want a fighter

Confirmation hearing for President Trump’s Supreme Court nominee Amy Coney Barrett to begin in US Senate

People protest by marching, writing letters and signing petitions when they’re unhappy with the government.