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The Federal Government
The U.S. federal government is responsible for looking after the wants and needs of the country as a whole. It may be based in Washington, DC, but its influence is felt right across the nation.
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Checks and Balances
The U.S. Constitution ensures no part of the government has too much power through a system called checks and balances.
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What are the Branches of Government?
The U.S. government divides power between the Legislative, Executive, and Judiciary branches to ensure fairness and prevent any one group from becoming too powerful.
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Map Types
Discover three main types of maps – physical, political, and thematic – and learn how they uniquely represent our world's landscapes, boundaries, and various topics.
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Checks & Balances
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.
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William Jennings Bryan
Secretary of State William Jennings Bryan shaped early 20th-century U.S. politics with his advocacy for the common man and progressive policies.
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Colonial Williamsburg
A restored and reconstructed 18th century city, Colonial Williamsburg recreates many of the sights, sounds, and smells of colonial life. But what was its significance in revolutionary Virginia?
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Framers of the Constitution
In 1787, during the Constitutional Convention, 55 men were in attendance as the U.S. Constitution was created. But who were they, what values did they share and what factors influenced the decisions they made?
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Leaders of the Civil War
The U.S. Civil War pitted friend against friend, neighbor against neighbor, in a bitter fight for the future of the nation. It also drove the country’s leaders apart. Their struggles are embodied by six men whose fates reflected the...
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President Donald Trump delivers his inaugural address
President Trump said the U.S. would 'flourish and be respected' under his leadership. (Scripps News)
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Mintzberg's Power School of Strategic Development
The Power School of Strategy Formation. This school sees strategy formation as a process of negotiation.
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Professionalism - Off Limits Conversations
This Video Explains Professionalism - Off Limits Conversations
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Dark Money
Dark Money refers to political spending meant to influence the decision of a voter, where the donor is not disclosed and the source of the money is unknown.
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Communicating Concepts
Eight renowned researchers provide real-world examples of the relevance of Theory of Knowledge (TOK) concepts in their research. This interdisciplinary TOK Sampler explores the challenges associated with public and private discourse...
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Rise of the City States in Italy Renaissance (Part 1)
Rise of the City States in Italy Renaissance (Part 1)
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34 NEW STATES: Why Every Major U.S. City Should Be Its Own State, But Never Will Be
Hawaii was the last state to be admitted to the Union, all the way back in 1959. But since then the country has grown by more than 150 million Americans, the vast majority of which have migrated to the major cities of the country....
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Get to Grips with Project Politics
As a Project Manager, you need to get to grips with Project Politics. But you may say: 'I'm a Project Manager; not a Politician' There is an old joke: The world is divided into two groups: people who like to divide the world into two...
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Fight a Battle More than Once | Bite Sized Project Management Thought from Margaret Thatcher
Margaret Thatcher was a late 20th Century British politician and Prime Minister of the United Kingdom. She knew that ‘You may have to fight a battle more than once to win it.’ Salespeople know that you may need something like 7 contacts,...
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Project Politics: How to Win The Game of Projects
This is a video extract of our long-form article: Project Politics: How to Win The Game of Projects.
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How to Survey Changes to Your External Business Environment
A wise Project Manager knows that their job is not constrained by the boundaries of their project. You need to be able to Survey Changes to Your External Business Environment. Your project sits within the context of your organization....
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The Old Firm Rivalry: Rangers vs. Celtic - A History of Football, Politics, and Religion
The Rangers versus Celtic rivalry is one of the oldest and fiercest in world football, deeply rooted in Scottish history, politics, religion, and culture. These two cross-city rivals, known as the Old Firm, have a devoted fan base and...
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How to Understand the Sources of Conflict
If you look on the web, you’ll find there are only three sources of conflict… or maybe it’s five… or eight… The truth is - as anyone who has lived any length of time knows – that there are as many causes of conflict as combinations of...
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5 Project Management Tips to Instantly Up Your Project Management Game
Five of my best Project Management tips for Project Managers to make a big difference to your project management. As an aide memoir for our 5 Project Management Tips, they are: 1. Use the SCOPE Process to stay in control under presure 2....