Grade+8+Civics

=Considering the Constitution= toc media type="custom" key="6935313" [|From King to Constitution - "Get Off Our Backs!"]

=Branches of Government=


 * Legislative Branch**

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 * Executive Branch**


 * Judicial Branch**

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=**State Government**=

Our Constitution gives specific powers to the federal government and reserves other powers for the states.
 * Use the information on this link to [|MN State government to help]

=Banned Books Week= (Sept. 25th - Oct. 2nd 2010 ) [|Bill Of Rights] [|ALA Banned Book Resources] [|Banned Books Week] [|Banned Books Week - 10 Books You Might Not Expect] [|Amnesity International]- During Banned Books Week, Amnesty International directs attention to the plight of individuals who are persecuted because of the writings that they produce, circulate or read. [|Book Bans and Challenges Google Map]

=﻿Political Ads= KSTP - [|"The Truth Test"] WCCO - [|Video Library] MPR [|"Capitol View"]

=**MN Candidates**= (There are more candidates in some categories.)

**__Govenor__** > State Rep., Ex-Delano City Councilman & Attorney > & **Annette Meeks (R)** > Metropolitan Councilor, GOP Activist & Ex-Congressional Aide > Ex-US Senator, Ex-State Auditor, Businessman & '98 Candidate > & **Yvonne Prettner Solon (DFL)** > State Sen., Ex-Duluth City Council President & Clinical Psychologist > Public Relations Executive & Ex-Congressional Aide > & **Jim Mulder (IP)** > Association of Minnesota Counties Executive Director & Ex-State Legislative Aide
 * **[|Tom Emmer (R)]**
 * [|**Mark Dayton (DFL)**]
 * [|**Tom Horner (IP)**]

**U.S. CONGRESS:** **District 1:** __**Local Elections:**__ [|On the Ballot] [|Sherrif Hopefuls Face Off at Public Forum] [|Sherrif Candidate Q&A] [|Steele County Commissioner Candidate Q&A]
 * [|Tim Walz (DFL)]** //|// [|Campaign Site]
 * **__Active Candidates:__**
 * **[|Randy Demmer (R)]**State Rep., Businessman, Farmer & '08 Candidate
 * [|**Steven Wilson (IP)**]Business Development Consultant, Non-Profit Group Founder, Tea Party Activist & '06 State Sen. Candidate
 * [|**Lars Johnson (Independent)**]Food Safety Consultant & Ex-Restaurant Manager ||
 * [|**Lars Johnson (Independent)**]Food Safety Consultant & Ex-Restaurant Manager ||

=Candidate/Issue Project=
 * [|Big Huge Labs]**