What is the Electoral College? The Electoral College is a body of people appointed by each U.S. state and the District of Columbia, who elect the president and vice president. Voters in each state and the District of Columbia select electors to be the authorized participants in each presidential election. The electors cast electoral votes after the general election and officially elect the president and vice president.  

This sampler of websites represents a few of the resources available for exploring the political, economic, and social rights spelled out in The Universal Declaration of Human Rights.

Stories of individuals working for positive change offer an inspiring and personal approach to the subject of human rights.

Students will sharpen their critical thinking skills when they take a close look at the complex issue of the relationship between security and constitutional rights.

The country of Myanmar offers a compelling case study for teaching students about human rights abuses and a people's fight for democracy.

Studying the repression of women in Iran can launch the deeper exploration of pathways to freedom.

Exposing students to international issues such as the existence of child soldiers motivates them to become engaged as global citizens.

The ordeal of Korean Comfort Women in World War II can spark class discussion about human rights violations by nation-states and the means of preventing such tragedies.

Exploring the topic of capital punishment presents an important opportunity for students to consider this controversial issue through the lens of legality and ethics.