Recent Times
Executive Power in an Age of Terror (Looking at the Law)
Submitted by Jennifer Bauduy on Mon, 07/27/2009 - 10:27am—James H. Landman
In today’s era of terrorism, marked by a non-traditional enemy, should the executive branch have greater authority? This article looks at the extent of the president’s power and the role of Congress and the judiciary in checking and balancing that power.
9/11 and Terrorism: “The Ultimate Teachable Moment” in Textbooks and Supplemental Curricula
Submitted by Steven Lapham on Mon, 07/27/2009 - 9:01amDiana Hess and Jeremy Stoddard
A survey of curricular materials developed to address 9/11, reveals there is great discrepancy on how the topic should be covered and what students should be learning.
Ford: Not a Lincoln but a Hayes? A Lesson in History and Political Science
Submitted by Steven Lapham on Mon, 07/27/2009 - 8:31amBy John A. Donnangelo
What makes a president successful? This article evaluates the presidency of Gerald Ford in the light of four theories by political scientists on presidential performance, highlighting one of them.
The Updated Verdict of the Keys
Submitted by Jennifer Bauduy on Fri, 07/24/2009 - 1:27pmBy Allan J. Lichtman
Read this article to see what a historically accurate prediction system forecasts as the outcome of the popular vote this presidential election.
Habeas Corpus and “Enemy Combatants”
Submitted by Jennifer Bauduy on Fri, 07/24/2009 - 1:00pmBy Carolyn Pereira and Nisan Chavkin
The writ of habeas corpus has been a critical tool for balancing the rights of individuals with the government’s responsibility to protect the nation’s welfare. The featured elementary, middle, and high school lessons explore the significance of this right.
Across the Color Line: Diversity, Public Education, and the Supreme Court (Looking at the Law)
Submitted by Jennifer Bauduy on Fri, 07/24/2009 - 12:33pmBy Michelle Parrini
This review of key Supreme Court cases dealing with school integration can foster class discussion on racial progress and the role of the courts in determining educational policy.
The Keys to the White House: Prediction for 2008
Submitted by Jennifer Bauduy on Fri, 07/24/2009 - 12:21pmBy Allan Lichtman
Students will comprehend the many factors that influence an election when they analyze why this successful prediction system forecasts a popular vote victory for the Democrats in 2008.
Keynesian, Monetarist and Supply-Side Policies: An Old Debate Gets New Life
Submitted by Jennifer Bauduy on Fri, 07/24/2009 - 11:59amBy M. Scott Niederjohn and William C. Wood
Keynesian fiscal policy—out of fashion with economists and policymakers for decades—has enjoyed a revival under President Obama’s new economic policy team, but competing approaches also have their advocates.
The Crash of 2008: Causes and Fed Response
Submitted by Jennifer Bauduy on Fri, 07/24/2009 - 11:57amBy James D. Gwartney and Joseph Connors
The current economic crisis is primarily a story about unintended consequences and what happens when the incentive structure is damaged by unsound institutions and policies.
