Country First Classroom

Our democracy depends on ordinary people signing up to work the polls in order for our elections to run smoothly and fairly. Without poll workers, our democracy wouldn't work the same.

January 6, 2021 was a dark day for our democracy, and the climax of years of increasing polarization, division, and hate in our country.

Election certification is a non-political process that maintains transparency and public trust in the heart of democracy.

When we think about how we can register others to vote, perhaps its better to think about how we can encourage and guide others to register themselves.

The Constitution of the United States is the foundational legal document that outlines the framework of our federal government.

The process of how a law is made in the United States begins with an idea. This idea can come from anyone, but it must be proposed by a member of Congress to start the process.

Democracy is a system of government where power is vested in the people, either directly or through elected representatives.

The Electoral College is the system we use to elect the president and vice president, rather than direct popular vote.

Facts matter, especially if a democracy is going to flourish. In functioning democracies, participants need to have access to a shared set of facts. It’s a given that a well-informed electorate desires to have ready-access to actual facts, and understands that there will regularly be, in the mix, facts (e.g. hard truths) that make them uncomfortable. This desire and understanding are also crucial elements of democracy. However, these are not elements that we can take for granted in the US. Combating disinformation in the 2024 election will require all hands on deck.