Location
Hybrid program, offered both in-person and virtual.
Free program, but registration is required. Please use the button above to register for either in-person or virtual. REGISTRATION IS NEEDED for all attendees IN ORDER FOR YOU TO RECEIVE some BACKGROUND READINGS.
Cantigny Park and Leagues of Women Voters of Wheaton, Greater Kane County and Roselle/Bloomingdale and Glen Ellyn in honor of commemorating the Constitution invite you to a Community Discussion centered around a pivotal debate at the Constitutional Convention of 1787.
- Should the federal government have veto power over state laws?
- How much power - and what kind of power - should the federal government have over states?
These are questions that have both historical significance and modern resonance. Participants will read a short case in advance of the event and come prepared to discuss it.
The moderator will be Edwin Noel, social studies department chair at Benet Academy and is an Illinois partner with the Harvard Case Study Project.
Guests who wish to join virtually will be placed into breakout rooms with other guests and discussion will be moderated by a member of the League of Women Voters.
You can submit your questions to blaimins [at] gmail.com. During the presentation, virtual participants, please use the Q&A button located on the bottom of the Zoom screen.
Are you a teacher? Illinois teachers can earn 1.5 PD credits for watching the presentation and filling out a short PD activity.
Step 1: Register for the webinar above.
Step 2: Register to be on the teacher list for the PD activity and ISBE forms.