Talk Civics!

Read a book about civics together. What did we learn about together?

Plan a vote on a family activity or dinner plans. What will we vote on and how will we vote? 

Watch Meet the Helper. What did you learn about how voting works? What questions do you still have about voting?

What does the president do? What makes their job so important?

How often does the United States elect a new president?

What is the Vice President’s job? Who chooses the vice presidential candidate?

If you were running for president, what would you make your key issue(s) during your campaign?

Who are the candidates in the presidential election? How much do you know about them?

Have you friends and candidates been talking about the election and the candidates? How so?

How important do you think it is to vote in elections?

Are there issues or topics that you agree with or disagree with?

What do you think would make you and your friends more interested in voting and getting involved in civic life?

Do you think 18 is the right age to be able to vote? Why or why not?

Should Election Day be a national holiday?

Should voting be mandatory?

How do you think polls influence elections? Do they influence how you feel about that topic? 

Should there be more media attention on local and state elections? What do you know about them?

If you’re a U.S. citizen over the age of 18 traveling in another country during an election or in another state, can you still vote? How?

Do you think presidential debates are helpful?

In 2020, 66.8% of citizens 18 years and older voted - how can we increase voter turnout in the United States?

How do you get your news? What have you learned about the election?

What do YOU think is the most important issue facing the United States today?

Rho Kappa National Social Studies Honor Society is the only national organization for high school juniors and seniors that recognizes excellence in the field of Social Studies. Rho Kappa students are developing short essays on different civics topics that they would like to share with the community. Read about these different topics and talk civics!

Articles:

• The National Symbols that Never Were
• The Forgotten Delegate
• Should Election Day Be a Federal Holiday?
• An Inauguration on the 15th Anniversary of Citizens United
• How AI is Shaping Modern Campaigns
• Remembering Marbury vs. Madison
• Voting Choices