Civics Nerd Gifts

State of the Union...

How a Bill Becomes a Law, 2023

'It was a highly successful state-of-the-union address no congressperson shouted 'Liar, liar, pants on Fire.''

'No wonder you're still tired -- you were campaigning in your sleep all night.'

'Good evening, Mr. Jones. How can I not help you?'

'I know these issues are important...but what can I do? I'm just trying to get along! See you after work!'

Immigration Reform

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

WW2 fighter pilot with emoji kills

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

How a Bill Becomes a Law, 2023

Turkish Democracy

"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."

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

Best System in the World

"Hail, Caesar! The barbarians have been beaten back, and Rome is still Numero Uno."

"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..."

"Tom, let's explore why you feel Andrea's inability to understand 'icing the puck' is passive-aggressive."

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

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

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

"Europe has learned...yeah, this time we don't need a war to destroy ourselves!"

'China's on the phone, Mr. President -- they say you're overdrawn.'

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

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

'HA, HA! See the way arrows are deflected off my brand new breastplate?'

'The terms of my parole make it impossible for me to return to my seat in congress with known criminals.'

Foiled Again

The Shattered Shards of Democracy.

Lettuce referendum: "I voted romaine."

Democracy In Action

IRS. Can I check off a dollar to be used against candidates for public office?

'Our government is comprised of three branches - politicians, lobbyists, and the media.'