Ancient Rome is known for many things, including its military strength, impressive engineering, and cultural traditions. But one of its most important contributions to the world is its legal system. Roman law didn’t just affect people living in the Roman Empire; it also influenced legal thinking across Europe and other parts of the world for…
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Constitutional Amendment History A constitutional amendment is a change or addition to the U.S. Constitution, which is the set of rules for how our government works. The Constitution was written in 1787, more than 200 years ago. The people who wrote it wanted this document to be strong but flexible, so they created a way…
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Driving Safety Tips and Tricks Not everyone on the road is a good driver, even though they might think they are. Sometimes, people drive too fast, veer into other lanes, or make sudden turns without signaling. Aggressive drivers cause a third of all traffic crashes, and distracted driving is quickly becoming more of a problem…
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Ohio Natives: The Wright Brothers and Aviation The world of transportation has changed a lot in the past 100 years. Back then, people mostly traveled by train or ship, but today, we have a lot of options, from faster trains to cars that can take us anywhere we want to go. But one of the…
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Since 1975, the Monitoring the Future Survey has conducted research on drug and alcohol use in eighth-, tenth-, and 12th-graders. The most recent survey indicated that almost half of all high school seniors, almost 30% of tenth-graders, and almost 20% of eighth-graders had used alcohol in the past year. The survey also asks about marijuana,…
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The United States Constitution was ratified on June 21, 1788. At that time, it became the official foundation of the federal government. Constitutional law is the interpretation and implementation of the Constitution. The Constitution includes seven articles that outline the three branches of government, how state governments and the federal government coexist, the rights of…
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The Constitution is one of the most important documents for the United States. It allows the government to work in a way that benefits the people of the United States while giving the government the power to govern. It provides balance to the government’s different branches and guarantees rights to individual people who live in…
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Drugs and alcohol are the dangers that can transform your kind, if sometimes difficult, teenager into a stranger you do not even recognize. It is hard to know exactly when to start talking to your teen about drugs and alcohol. Even if your kid seems innocent, peers can pressure your teen into just “trying” or…
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Between 1920 and 1933 in the United States, the constitution expressly banned the production, importation, transportation, and sale of all alcoholic beverages. Known as Prohibition, the 18th Amendment was passed in 1920 with a 68 percent supermajority in the House of Representatives and a 76 percent majority in the Senate. Millions of Americans continued to…
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Voting is an important part of America’s past and present. Voting is a way in which citizens of the United States can express their points of view and choose a government that represents them. All citizens who are 18 or older have a say in how their country is run. For our democracy to run…
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