Know Your Rights
Understand your basic rights in different situations. Stand up for yourself at school, work, and community.
Practice Topics
Quiz topics where you can practice and develop this skill.
The Long Road to the Ballot Box: America's Voting Rights Journey
From the 15th Amendment to the Voting Rights Act of 1965, discover how millions of Americans fought for nearly a century to secure their most fundamental democratic right—and why that fight continues today.
Democracy Under Siege: How Modern Voter Suppression Works
Voter suppression has evolved from poll taxes to surgical precision. Learn the sophisticated tactics used today to silence voters—from strategic DMV closures to surgical gerrymandering—and who's most at risk.
The Supreme Court Decision That Unleashed Voter Suppression
In 2013, the Supreme Court gutted the Voting Rights Act in Shelby County v. Holder. Within hours, states implemented discriminatory laws previously blocked by federal oversight. Learn how one decision transformed American democracy.
Your Vote, Your Voice: How to Defend Your Democratic Rights
Voting is your superpower, but only if you can use it. Learn practical strategies to ensure your ballot counts, spot voter intimidation, and join the movement to expand voting access for all Americans.
How the Constitution shapes your daily rights and freedoms
Master the foundational document of American democracy through questions that reveal how constitutional principles shape your daily rights and freedoms.
Constitutional scholars warn Trump city takeover plans violate Tenth Amendment 📚
Legal experts condemned President Trump's August 23, 2025, threats to federally control Chicago and other cities as unconstitutional violations of the Tenth Amendment protecting state sovereignty. Unlike Washington DC, where the Home Rule Act permits federal intervention, cities like Chicago are protected from military occupation without invoking the Insurrection Act. Scholars noted that deploying troops against local governments would constitute an illegal coup against state authority.
Related Skills
Other skills in Civil Rights that complement this one.
Document Problems
Record incidents properly to build a case for change. Useful for addressing any unfair treatment.
File Complaints
Report discrimination and get help through official channels. Apply to any unfair situation.
Parental Rights
Know parental rights and their constitutional limits
Research Laws
Look up laws and regulations that protect you. Great research skill for understanding rules in any situation.
Recognize Discrimination
Spot unfair treatment based on race, gender, religion, or other factors. Helps create fair environments everywhere.
Help Others with Rights
Teach others about their rights and how to protect themselves. Practice being an advocate and educator.