Civics 101: Federal vs. State Power

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Midnight weekend screenings happen on Friday & Saturday nights. Please be sure to arrive on Friday and/or Saturday night by 11:45pm for seating and the screening will start after midnight.

Run Time: 90 min.

This three-part civic education series provides participants with a deeper understanding of American government, constitutional principles, and the responsibilities of citizenship. Through lectures presented by experienced scholars and public officials and a robust Q & A and discussion to follow, attendees will explore how government is structured, how power is distributed, and how citizens can effectively participate in a democratic society.

The first topic in our series, Federal vs. State Power, will be taught by Jeff Meyers.

Jeff is a Professor of History at the Kachemak Bay Campus in Homer. He has lived and worked at the college for ten years and has raised his two sons, Lev and Hugo, in Homer.

His primary academic interest has always been American politics and history, with a particular focus on foreign policy. Since moving to Alaska and teaching courses in American Government and Alaska History, he has also developed a strong interest in federalism and the relationship between the state and federal governments.

July 1st – Jeff Meyers, Professor of History – Federal vs. State Power: What the national government controls vs. what states control

July 8th – Forrest Nabors, Professor of Political Science – The U.S. Constitution Explained: Why it was written, how it’s organized, and what it actually does

July 15 – Paul Dauphinais, Former Executive Director of the Alaska Public Offices Commission – Citizenship & Civic Responsibility: Rights, duties, laws and how citizens can participate beyond voting