Civics Nerds Mugs

The Oval Office's restroom uses the U.S. Constitution for toilet paper.

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

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

Easter Island Cheeseheads

How a Bill Becomes a Law, 2023

Turkish Democracy

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

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

"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

How a Bill Becomes a Law, 2023

'That's where they keep all the money I don't have anymore.'

"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."

I think he's joking. "Placebo" can't be a real medical science term. It sounds like a funny name for a clown.

'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?'

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

"If I had known I was going to evolve, I would have worked on my beach bod."

"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."

Democracy In Action

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

No Prison is big enough for William Tweed

The Shattered Shards of Democracy.

State of the Union...

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

"While remarkably accurate, your answer should have been three branches of government, not the Three Stooges of Government."

"My report is on the three branches of government - checks, balances, and subpoenas."

Immigration Reform

Joe Biden

The Three Branches of Government

'Look kids. This was once the center of Canadian democracy.'

CIVICS 101