Of the five First Amendment rights, only freedom of speech is identified by more than half of survey respondents in the 2026 Annenberg Public Policy Center's Constitution Day Civics Survey.
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Jury Service Boosts Public Trust in Courts, But Fewer Americans Are Serving
In a new Judicature article, APPC scholars note that, while jury service is associated with more positive attitudes toward courts, opportunities to serve on a jury are shrinking.
‘Civics-in-a-Box’ Project Wins Leonore Annenberg Institute for Civics Award
The Center on Representative Government received APPC's 2026 Leonore Annenberg Institute for Civics Award to create civic education materials for youth.
Annenberg Classroom Film Explores the Constitution’s Commerce Clause
A new Annenberg Classroom film explores the Constitution's Commerce Clause and the balance of power between the states and the federal government.
Americans’ Knowledge of Civics Increases, Annenberg Survey Finds
New APPC survey reveals an increase in Americans' ability to answer basic civics questions, like naming the three branches of government.
Leonore Annenberg Civics Award Supports U.S. Semiquincentennial Teaching Project
The National Constitution Center and the Center for Civic Education have been named recipients of the 2025 Leonore Annenberg Institute for Civics Award.
LAIC Names Educators to Pen Lesson Plans for 8th Amendment Film
LAIC has announced the winning educators in the call for lesson plan proposals for its short historical documentary about the Eighth Amendment.
New ABA Video Series, Supported by APPC, Highlights Civics for Armed Forces
Sponsored by the Leonore Annenberg Institute for Civics, the three-part ABA video series "Strengthening Democracy" informs military members about relevant legal topics.
Annenberg Classroom Film on First Amendment Wins Anthem Award
Annenberg Classroom’s short documentary “The First Amendment: New York Times v. Sullivan” has won a Silver Award in the 4th Annual Anthem Awards.
PBS News Hour Classroom Wins Civics Award to Develop Community College Resources
PBS News Hour Classroom has won the Leonore Annenberg Institute for Civics' Civic Mission of the Nation Award for educational resources.