Infographic Library
Evolution of Voting Rights in the United States
ONE OF OUR MOST FUNDAMENTAL RIGHTS AS AMERICAN CITIZENS IS THE VOTE, BUT FOR MUCH OF OUR HISTORY, MANY INDIVIDUALS WERE DENIED THIS RIGHT.
THE COMMON DEFENSE: BRANCHES OF THE U.S. MILITARY
Keeping our homeland safe and secure is one of our Nation's top priorities. Maintaining a robust defense with multiple functions requires a vast array of personnel, resources, and organization. With over 1.3 million men and women on active duty, over 700 thousand civilian personnel, the Department of Defense is the nation's largest employer. Additionally, more than 800 thousand serve in the National Guard and Reserve forces.
Booms, Busts & Big Bucks: Wall Street and Government Regulation
Throughout the 20th century as large organizations grew, there was more of a chance that their actions, good or bad, could affect the lives – and life savings - of millions of people. As business, finance and banking became bigger and more complex, legislators have put regulations in place to protect investors and ensure a healthy economy.
By Choice of by Chance – The Significance of U.S. Citizenship
Have you recently become a citizen, or, conveniently, been one since birth? Congratulations! An American citizen, whether naturalized or natural born, has many opportunities, privileges and rights guaranteed by the Constitution and the laws governing the country.
2022 SGAP Student Voting Results Infographic
Think It Through
1. Ralph Waldo Emerson wrote, “Those who stay away from the election think that one vote will do no good: ‘Tis but one step more to think one vote will do no harm.” What do you think he meant by this quote?
2. Looking at the student voting results, particularly at the “Undecided” percentages, which issues will be the most important to our country’s future voters? What issues are important to you?
3. How does voting affect the future of our country?
SGAP Year in Review 2022
Comments from 2022 Impact Survey
“Through SGAP, contacting our elected officials has become a regular activity in my classes.”
Teacher in Evansville, IN
“I use SGAP as a bellringer, conversation starter, and real-world link to the material being covered.”
Teacher in Mesquite, TX
“SGAP has really helped to provide a link between students and those who represent them in our government.”
Teacher in Mount Carmel, IL
2022 Impact Survey Flyer
Educators Voted for SGAP in the 2022 IMPACT SURVEY
National Write Your Congressman’s Student Program, SGAP, is proud to present results from its 2022 Impact Survey, conducted among teachers nationwide in fall 2022 to assess the measurable impact of the Student Governmental Affairs Program.
Proof of Voter Eligibility (Voter ID Laws) Infographic
The challenge? Unlike many other countries, in the United States, there is no single form of ID that is required of all residents, making enforcement of these laws tricky.
