There is a corruption at the heart of American politics, caused by the dependence of Congressional candidates on funding from the tiniest percentage of citizens. That's the argument at the core of this blistering talk by legal scholar...

Democracy needs an update -- one that respects and engages citizens by involving them in everyday political decisions, says writer and researcher Max Rashbrooke. He outlines three global success stories that could help move democratic...

Pupil outcome: I can recognise what direct and representative democracy are and analyse the strengths and weaknesses of each. Key learning points: - A direct democracy is where people decide on the policy directly, with Switzerland being...

Pupil outcome: I can evaluate the pros and cons of democracy in the UK. Key learning points: - There are both pros and cons to the current form of democracy in the UK. - Electoral reform could improve democracy in the UK, for example,...

In 1787, the framers of the Constitution met in Philadelphia to create a new form of government. The checks and balances that they wrote into law have distributed power evenly, between three branches of government, ever since.

A democracy is simply a system of government where the citizens directly exercise their power and have the right to elect government representatives who collectively create a government body for the entire nation (like a parliament). In...

Every country on Earth is run by some form of government – but there are many different kinds, from autocracies and oligarchies to direct and representative democracies.

This video delves into the essence of democracy, highlighting its origins in ancient Greece and its evolution into modern forms. It underscores the significance of citizen participation in democracies, focusing on the power of voting...

This video explores the concept of constitutional government, tracing its historical origins and modern implementations. It examines how constitutions act as a framework for governance, detailing the role of constitutions in...

A democracy is simply a system of government where the citizens directly exercise their power and have the right to elect government representatives who collectively create a government body for the entire nation (like a parliament). In...

Political theorist John Dunn (Cambridge) contrasts the societal advantages of representative democracy with unpredictable revolutions.

Direct and Representative Democracies analyzes the purposes, structure, and functions of various types of direct and representative democracies.

The United States is a representative democracy where people vote for politicians to govern on their behalf – but voting in the direct democracy of ancient Athens was a very different process.

What forms of government preceded democracy and how did this pave the way for the ancient Athenians to invent democracy?

This live-action video program is about the word government. The program is designed to reinforce and support a student's comprehension and retention of the word government through use of video footage, photographs, diagrams and...

Citizenship allows people to participate in the democratic process, but the road to inclusive citizenship has not been a smooth one.

How has the U.S. Constitution endured when it was created over 200 years ago? Why is it still the supreme law of the land today?

Boris Johnson has said it would be "absolutely folly" to rule out suspending Parliament to force through a no-deal Brexit against the will of MPs.

Boris Johnson has said it would be "absolutely folly" to rule out suspending Parliament to force through a no-deal Brexit against the will of MPs.