Instructional Video7:57
Cerebellum

The Legislative Branch Of Government - Introduction To Senate And Congress

9th - 12th
The Senate and House of Representatives, the upper and lower houses of The Legislative Branch are explored in this outstanding production that delves into the theoretical intention of the Constitution’s Framers, as well as the practical...
Instructional Video2:35
Curated Video

The Lincoln-Douglas Debates

9th - Higher Ed
The Lincoln Douglas Debates of 1858 were some of the most controversial in US history. Having deepened the divide between North and South – they helped bring the nation to war.
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Center For Civic Education

60 Second Civics: Congressional Districts: Part 1

9th - 10th
Explains how Congressional districts are determined to ensure equality of representation.
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Center For Civic Education

60 Second Civics: Congressional Districts: Part 2

9th - 10th
Gerrymandering is still a problem in determining Congressional district lines, even with redrawing them after each ten-year census.
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Center For Civic Education

60 Second Civics: Congressional Districts: Part 3

9th - 10th
Discusses how Senators are chosen by each state.
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Center For Civic Education

60 Second Civics: Congressional Districts: Part 4

9th - 10th
Congress has over five hundred members and each one represents a large number of constituents, making the job of an elected official very challenging.
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Center For Civic Education

60 Second Civics: Congressional Districts: Part 5

9th - 10th
Compares the number of constituents and elected officials in other countries to those in the United States Congress.