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Media Releases Bill of Rights Institute Announces Generous Support from Texas Bar Foundation, November 9, 2023 Students and Teachers to Compete for $40,000 in Prizes in Bill of Rights Institute’s MyImpact Challenge, October 12, 2023 Bill of Rights Institute Selected as Quarterfinalist for Yass Prize, September 25, 2023 WV Teacher John Quesenberry Named Bill of […]

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Economy

Should the United States Increase Tariffs on Foreign Goods?

Dec 5, 2024 - Dec 19, 2025

146 votes47.3% yes52.7% no

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Is Harm Reduction a Feasible Solution to the Opioid Epidemic?

Nov 21, 2024 - Dec 5, 2024Voting closed

89 votes68.5% yes31.5% no

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Should Voting Rights be Reinstated for Convicted Felons Who Completed Their Sentence?

Nov 7, 2024 - Nov 21, 2024Voting closed

158 votes79.7% yes20.3% no

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Established in September 1999, the Bill of Rights Institute is a 501(c)(3) non-profit educational organization that teaches civics and equips students and teachers to live the ideals of a free and just society.

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Learn How to Use Our Site View How-to-Guide

Learn How to Use Our Site

Learn How to Use Our Site View How-to-Guide

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Explore all that BRI has to offer...

Explore all that BRI has to offer...

Explore all that BRI has to offer...

Educator Resources

Resources Library

BRI Scholar Talks Video Playlist

Events

Educator eLearning

For Students

Incubate Debate | Our Approach

MyImpact Challenge

Think The Vote

Student Fellowship

Featured Material

Current Events Articles

News

About BRI

Pocket Constitution

Questions For The Week

Should the United States Increase Tariffs on Foreign Goods?

Is Harm Reduction a Feasible Solution to the Opioid Epidemic?

Should Voting Rights be Reinstated for Convicted Felons Who Completed Their Sentence?

Should States Expand Access for Voting in Elections?

Should the United States Allow More Immigrants to Enter the Country?

Should the Supreme Court Have Term Limits?

Support the Bill of Rights Institute

Learn about the Bill of Rights Institute

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