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10 Surprises about Magna Carta on its 800th Birthday

WORLD The document that laid the foundation for democracy was sanctioned by Britain’s worst monarch, “Bad King John.” (Nat Geo News) Learn more about Magna Carta with our brand-new, short-and-sweet article! Teachers, scroll down for a quick list of key resources in our Teachers’ Toolkit, and don’t forget to quiz yourself and your students on the “week that was” in our latest Quiz Connection. Note: … Continue reading 10 Surprises about Magna Carta on its 800th Birthday

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Grand Juries 101

UNITED STATES Two grand juries in recent weeks—one in New York and one in Missouri—declined to indict two police officers in the deaths of two men, raising questions and public outcry about why grand juries rarely charge police officers with crimes. (Christian Science Monitor) Use our resources to better understand the jury system. Teachers, scroll down for a short list of key resources in our … Continue reading Grand Juries 101

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