Crash Course
Freedom of Speech: Crash Course Government and Politics
Today, FINALLY, Craig is going to talk about Free Speech! Now, free speech is so important because it not only allows you to critique the government, but it also protects you from the government. But it's essential to remember that not...
Mr. Beat
Why You Can Buy The Next President | Citizens United v. FEC
In episode 10 of Supreme Court Briefs, a corporation argues it has the right to spend as much money as it wants on a political campaign because of the First Amendment.
Mr. Beat
Citizens United v. FEC
Washington, D.C.
2007
A self-described conservative non-profit corporation called Citizens United wants to release a documentary. The film, called Hillary: The Movie, (hey that's a pretty catchy title) talks a bunch of trash about...
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U.S. Republican President-elect Richard M. Nixon waves to cheering crowds during a campaign stop in 1968.
U.S. Republican President-elect Richard M. Nixon waves to cheering crowds during a campaign stop in 1968.
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Delegates at the 1972 Democratic National Convention nominate black Congresswoman Shirley Chisholm for U.S. President.
Delegates at the 1972 Democratic National Convention nominate black Congresswoman Shirley Chisholm for U.S. President.
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Richard and Pat Nixon wave to delegates and a large crowd at the International Amphitheater during the Republican National Convention.
Richard and Pat Nixon wave to delegates and a large crowd at the International Amphitheater during the Republican National Convention.
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U.S. President Harry S. Truman makes a speech at a victory party after winning the presidential election.
U.S. President Harry S. Truman makes a speech at a victory party after winning the presidential election.
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U.S. President Harry S. Truman smiles and waves from behind a podium at the Democratic National Convention.
U.S. President Harry S. Truman smiles and waves from behind a podium at the Democratic National Convention.
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U.S. President Harry S. Truman jumps out of his car to march in a parade.
U.S. President Harry S. Truman jumps out of his car to march in a parade.
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Lapel pins and signs announce I Like Ike during the 1952 Republican National Convention.
Lapel pins and signs announce I Like Ike during the 1952 Republican National Convention.
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Comedian Will Rogers introduces New York Governor Franklin D. Roosevelt at a festive 1932 presidential campaign event.
Comedian Will Rogers introduces New York Governor Franklin D. Roosevelt at a festive 1932 presidential campaign event.
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Presidential candidate Earl Browder delivers a speech at the Communist Party National Convention.
Presidential candidate Earl Browder delivers a speech at the Communist Party National Convention.
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A man at a podium nominates John F. Kennedy for U.S. President at the 1960 Democratic National Convention.
A man at a podium nominates John F. Kennedy for U.S. President at the 1960 Democratic National Convention.
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U.S. Senator Barry Goldwater kisses a woman during a political campaign.
U.S. Senator Barry Goldwater kisses a woman during a political campaign.
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A man standing at a podium nominates Lyndon B. Johnson for U. S. President at the 1960 Democratic National Convention.
A man standing at a podium nominates Lyndon B. Johnson for U. S. President at the 1960 Democratic National Convention.
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President Elect Richard Nixon jokingly compares winning his campaign and losing years before.
President Elect Richard Nixon jokingly compares winning his campaign and losing years before.
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Presidential candidate Dwight D. Eisenhower announces in a campaign speech, I shall go to Korea.
Presidential candidate Dwight D. Eisenhower announces in a campaign speech, I shall go to Korea.
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U.S. President Calvin Coolidge makes a speech following his election.
U.S. President Calvin Coolidge makes a speech following his election.
TED-Ed
Do Politics Make Us Irrational?
Teaching scholars about the concept of partisan-based cognitive dissonance is essential now more than ever. A short video explains how partisanship works and often causes irrational responses.
Crash Course
Political Campaigns: Crash Course Government and Politics #39
In 2012, each presidential candidate spent a whopping $1 billion! Learners investigate how people create campaigns and run for office. They watch a short video, the 39th of a 50-part US government and politics series, to analyze what...
Bill of Rights Institute
Citizens United vs. FEC
Viewers investigate the case of Citizens United vs. FEC and how some donations changed the game of advertising during a campaign. They examine just how much money some spend in politics to support a candidate during the election...
TED-Ed
How Exposing Anonymous Companies Could Cut Down on Crime
The tangled web of financial transparency is the focus of this short video that highlights how companies weave their way through artificial entities to cover up crime and corruption.
Crash Course
Crash Course Government and Politics #39: Political Campaigns
Crash Course video in which Craig discusses the huge role money plays in elections, why we have political campaigns in the first place and why they cost so much. [9:35]