Civics Expert Pillows

"Every year when I begin this unit on the Constitution, I feel I have to make it very clear that the Bill of Rights does not necessarily apply in this classroom."

"Living in a city with functional infrastructure must be so boring."

"What I do is pick up the morning paper, go through it carefully, and then, depending on how I feel about things, I either say the Pledge of Allegiance, stand there and do nothing, or walk out of the classroom."

A man peddles U.S. flags on the sidewalk, next to a man peddling copies of the U.S. constitution

How a Bill Becomes a Law, 2023

'Ah, it's so precious to witness a child learn how government actually works...'

"I plan to read the constitution this weekend. Is it long?"

Civics Class: Mock Election Today. Oh, no --- Another multiple choice test!

"Of course, when I say we the people I mean I the people."

"Life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. Choose two."

'This 'infrastructure' stuff you keep talking about -- does it have anything to do with vegetables?'

Hang in There Democracy!

2016 election squabbles!

Best System in the World

How a Bill Becomes a Law, 2023

"If I vote my conscience, it's Sanders. If I vote my pocketbook, it's Trump. If I vote my emotions, it's Hillary. If I vote my anger, it's Cruz..."

From Street Walker to Call Girl

'Vote for me. I'm ready, and willing. Two out of three isn't bad.'

"People think the government has a bottomless pit of money....but sometimes we have to make sacrifices!"

"If they shorten political campaigns, what will we do for entertainment?"

"Now What?"

'Senator, maybe you should be more DISCREET about all this.'

"Because that's what's at stake... our democracy."

Student: 'Is the medical marijuana thing a grass-roots movement?'

'When I'm old enough to vote, I'm going to select Santa Claus as a write-in candidate.'

'...But every once in a while...we manage to pass something!'

"Republican striptease"

Why we need a legislature .

VOTE!, 'If elected, I'll sponsor legislation for a $10 billion study of Government hypocrisy!'

RIP: Here lies the last remains of civility and honesty in the political process.

"When my distinguished colleague refers to the will of the 'people,' does he mean his 'people,' or my 'people'?"

"No one is prepared for life as a congressman. Just imagine it's your first day in junior high school."

"Of course my main concern is how the situation in Eastern Europe will affect the pennant race."

'Look ... A fresh one!'

The polling station