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You’ve learned that United States laws are based upon the United States Constitution. But what happens when people disagree about what the Constitution means? That is where the Supreme Court comes in. The Supreme Court … Read more

For the first time ever, Japan will host the G20 Summit. From June 28-29, global leaders will descend upon Japan’s third-largest city, Osaka, to discuss the world’s most important economic issues. The G20 Summit is … Read more

A devastating fire tore through Notre-Dame Cathedral’s roof in Paris, France. Crowds of people gasped as flames sent the cathedral’s spire [a tall, pointed structure often set on top of a building] crashing to earth. … Read more

UPDATE: Lori Lightfoot has become the first African American woman to be mayor of Chicago. She is also the city’s first openly gay mayor. She won with almost three out of every four votes. On Tuesday, … Read more

In the creeks and streams of Northwest Montana, you might notice small dams made from willow branches, dirt, and other natural materials. They look like beaver dams. They are actually made by people. Recently, warm … Read more

The United Kingdom and the European Union face a deadline on March 29th, the day scheduled for Brexit. Brexit is a term used to describe the decision by the United Kingdom, sometimes referred to as … Read more

Passengers waited in long lines at airports security checkpoints. Trash piled up in national parks. People with important cases in court had their hearing indefinitely postponed. This was all thanks to a partial government shutdown. … Read more

The 116th Congress will convene on January 3rd, 2019. Both the Senate and the House of Representatives will swear new leaders in. In the Senate, the President of the Senate, Vice President Mike Pence, will … Read more

Two major wildfires are devastating California. People have lost their homes. Communities have been destroyed. Many people have been forced to evacuate [leave a dangerous place for a safe place]. The Camp Fire, named because it … Read more

On Tuesday, November 6th, the Midterm Elections were held. People voted for their local leaders. They decided who will represent them in Congress. They made their voices heard. Here are the main questions answered by the … Read more