Learn about the details of Lawmaking—how it works and how it sometimes doesn’t work--in this episode from Founding Principles: American Governance in Action, a civics video series produced by Bowdoin College. Students watch video, examine the lawmaking process and pay special attention to recent Congressional filibusters.

Support materials include a breakdown of enduring understandings, an overview of content, a list of covered foundational documents, ideas for extending learning, suggested classroom activities, related vocabulary words, and a student viewing guide with comprehension and critical thinking questions. For more resources from Founding Principles, check out the collection page.