Civic Engagement

Tennessee Student Civic Engagement Resources

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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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House Chamber, State Capitol

Legislative Branch

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

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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17-18 Tennessee Blue Book

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

Civics Videos

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