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The Demand for Change: Federal Intervention and the 1965 Constitutional Convention
How did the 1965 Constitutional Convention represent a turning point in Connecticut's commitment to the principle of "one person, one vote" and democratic representation?
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The Uneven Playing Field: Connecticut’s Representation Before 1965
To what extent does the way we count people determine whether a system of government is fair and representative?
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Government is People: Creating a Symposium of Local, State, and Federal Government Speakers
What does the government do?
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Empowering Students’ “Civic Voices” in Local and State Government: Middle/High
Why is it important that students use their “civic voices” in local and state government to produce positive change?
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Is That a Mastodon?! A Case Study in Civic Responsibility
To what extent are we, as citizens and communities, responsible for scientifically and/or historically significant finds on public property?
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