Civic Engagement

Tennessee Student Civic Engagement Resources

Mock Election Registration

Sign up your school here for the Tennessee Student Mock Election. View results when posted.

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Mock Election Results

See current and past Student Mock Election results.

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How the Mock Election Works

Information about how to conduct a mock election in your school and how the process works.

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Lesson Plans & Resources

Lesson plans created by teachers for teachers to incorporate civic engagement and citizenship into their curricula.

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Civics Essay Contest

Congratulations to the winners of the 2018 Civics Essay Contest. Please check back for information on the 2019 contest.

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Civics 101: Know Your Government

Statehood and State History

Learn more about the history of the state of Tennessee and how we became a state.

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Executive Branch

An overview of the role that the executive branch plays in Tennessee State Government.

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Legislative Branch

An overview of the role the legislative branch plays in government and the lawmaking process.

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Judicial Branch

An overview of the judicial branch of government and the court system.

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Citizenship

What are the responsibilities of citizens? How can you be more involved in the elections and government process?

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Federal Government

What does the federal government do compared to the state?

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County & Local Government

Resources and links for knowing more about your county and local government.

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2017-2018 Tennessee Blue Book

2017-2018 Tennessee Blue Book serves as a manual of useful information on our state and government, both past and present.

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Civic Engagement Resources

A Rutherford County teacher instructs school children on the basics of good health and hygiene in the 1920s.

Teacher Resources

A list of resources for teachers who teach civics and government including lesson plans and links.

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GoVoteTN Voter App

The GoVoteTN app allows Tennesseans the opportunity to view their sample ballot, locate their polling location and learn about their district.

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Students: Ways to Grow as a Young Citizen

Are you a student interested in getting more involved with civics and government? Check out this list of organizations that encourage and students to be more active citizens.

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Students at a voter registration drive filling out forms

Voter Registration Drives

Information about conducting a voter registration drive.

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Civics Videos

Why Your Vote Matters

Do you ever wonder if voting matters? This video explains why your vote actually does matter and why you should vote in this upcoming election.

What is Voting Like?

This video explains what voters can expect when casting a ballot in the state of Tennessee. It is produced by the Tennessee Secretary of State's office and the Division of Elections.

How to Host a Voter Registration Drive

This video explains how Tennessee students should conduct voter registration drives on college campuses across the state. It is produced by the Tennessee Secretary of State's office and the Division of Elections.

Tennesseans Can Now Register To Vote Online

This video, produced by the Tennessee Secretary of State's office and the Division of Elections, highlights Tennessee’s online voter registration system launched in 2017. The system offers a convenient way for voters to easily register or change their address if they have moved. For more information, visit GoVoteTN.com.

Tennessee Student Civic Engagement Resources

Mock Election Registration

Mock Election Results

How the Mock Election Works

Lesson Plans & Resources

Civics Essay Contest

Civics 101: Know Your Government

Statehood and State History

Executive Branch

Legislative Branch

Judicial Branch

Citizenship

Federal Government

County & Local Government

2017-2018 Tennessee Blue Book

Civic Engagement Resources

Teacher Resources

GoVoteTN Voter App

Students: Ways to Grow as a Young Citizen

Voter Registration Drives