Learn about courts, civic participation, and the rule of law with retired N.C. Supreme Court Justice Robin Hudson.
As the United States approaches its 250th anniversary, we are excited to share a special presentation of Civics Break, our short civics education course, that invites reflection on the people, ideas, and institutions that have shaped our nation’s history. Central to that story is the rule of law: the principle that laws should apply to everyone, that power should be limited, and that disputes should be resolved through a legal process.
Justice Hudson brings a distinctly North Carolina perspective to this presentation of Civics Break, drawing on her 16 years on the N.C. Supreme Court and more than two decades of appellate judicial service. From our nation’s founding-era history to the civic responsibilities we share today, her presentation explores principles that extend well beyond the Tar Heel State: the rule of law, judicial independence, jury service, voting, and informed engagement.
Watch the Civics Break video below, then complete a short feedback survey and quiz to receive a digital certificate of completion. In celebration of the United States’ 250th birthday, Civics Break T-shirts will be available to eligible participants while supplies last.
Watch, Learn, and Take the Quiz
After watching the above presentation, complete a short quiz and feedback survey. Participants who complete the quiz and survey will receive a digital certificate of completion and information about how to request a free Civics Break T-shirt.
T-shirts are available while supplies last and may be shipped only to U.S. addresses. Restrictions apply.
Host Civics Break in Your Community
Civics Break can also come to your library, school, civic organization, or community group. The Bolch Judicial Institute works with community partners to facilitate accessible civic education programs about courts, the rule of law, and civic participation. Email us to learn more.