10/1/2020: Democrats prepare bill limiting US Supreme Court justice terms to 18 years - Americans load up on candy, trick or treat - or not

Today's Article: Democrats prepare bill limiting US Supreme Court justice terms to 18 years
From: Reuters
Readability Score: 15.6

Amid the uproar over Justice Ginsburg's recent passing, a few Democrats are proposing something different for the Supreme Court-- term limits of 18 years for new justices. Consider the Constitution's checks and balances and the pros and cons of changing lifetime appointments of justices.

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Readability Score: 8.9 

4/21/2020: Coronavirus immunity cards for Americans are ‘being discussed’ - Dinosaur was no bigger than a hummingbird

Today's Article: Fauci: Coronavirus immunity cards for Americans are ‘being discussed’
From: Politico
Readability Score: 15.3

Should governments be able to require citizens to carry immunity papers? Does this violate the 4th amendment? What if your papers are "out of order?"

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Readability Score: 7.8

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3/23/2020: Coronavirus vs. Constitution: What can government stop you from doing in a pandemic? - In Earth's early history, a day was 23.5 hours and a year lasted 372 days

Today's Article: Coronavirus vs. Constitution: What can government stop you from doing in a pandemic?
From: Sacramento Bee
Readability Score: 11.7

Can the government stop you from assembling in public during a pandemic?

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Readability Score: 9.0

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3/19/2020: House passes measure limiting president's ability to take military action against Iran - A no-savings generation is cashing in on sneaker collections

Today's Article: House passes measure limiting president's ability to take military action against Iran
From: MSN.com
Readability Score: 11.0

Our Constitution provides for the separation of powers. Today's article provides an example of that as the House of Representatives seeks to limit the president's powers to strike perceived enemies of the nation. What are the powers of both branches? How does this affect policy? Consider historical precedent as you discuss this issue.

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Readability Score: 9.0

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2/12/2020: Billings legislator insists Constitution says it's OK to violate others' Constitutional rights - A Tariff’s Spillover

Today's Article: Billings legislator insists Constitution says it's OK to violate others' Constitutional rights
From: The Billings Gazette
Readability Score: 11.3

Surveys say that many people don't really know what a 'socialist' is. In this article, a legislator shows confusion about what the Constitution says about socialists. Use today's article to discuss democratic socialism, free speech, consequences for that speech when it's wrong, and the role of the press in addressing errors.

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Readability Score: 7.7

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