Crash Course
The Bicameral Congress: Crash Course Government and Politics
In which Craig Benzine teaches you about the United States Congress, and why it's bicameral, and what bicameral means. Craig tells you what the Senate and House of Representatives are for, some of the history of the institutions, and...
Makematic
Leadership
Leadership is a civic virtue that makes our communities stronger. Learn what it means to be a leader and how bringing people together can make the world a better place.
Makematic
Constitutional Foundations: Part One
In 1787, the Framers met in Philadelphia to revise the Articles of Confederation but instead crafted a new constitution, drawing on principles from ancient civilizations.
Makematic
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.
Makematic
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?
The Business Professor
Understanding Jurisprudence and Legal Theory
This video provides an overview of the different schools of legal thought or jurisprudence. The video discusses various approaches to interpreting and applying law, such as formalism, natural law, and historical law, among others.
Curated Video
US Citizen
Dr. Forrester gives a brief history and overview of the United States Constitution.
Curated Video
Congressional Investigations
Congressional Investigations have uncovered some serious wrongdoing over the past 200 years. But where does Congress get the power to conduct investigations and how has it used that power throughout U.S. history?
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Oath of Office
Promises might just seem like words, but in the legal system and government, they’re crucial. Oath of Office is part of a tradition that dates back hundreds of years.
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President's Cabinet
The President’s Cabinet is made up of the most important people in the Executive Branch of government. But who are they and what are their roles?
Curated Video
Amending the Constitution
The U.S. Constitution has been amended 27 times in its history, but what did they change, and how?
Cerebellum
The United States Constitution - The President, Electoral College And The Judicial Branch
The United States Constitution is one of the most important and versatile documents ever written. The Electoral College and how this leads to the election of the President is explained. The United States Constitution. Part 5
TLDR News
How Does the Electoral College Work? What Will Happen in 2020 & What if There's a Tie? - TLDR News
The Electoral College is a complicated beast and is the grouping who truly elect the US President and Vice President. Due to its important function, we thought it would be useful to explain how it works, especially because things might...
The Business Professor
Understanding Jurisprudence and Legal Theory
This video provides an overview of the different schools of legal thought or jurisprudence. The video discusses various approaches to interpreting and applying law, such as formalism, natural law, and historical law, among others.
Cerebellum
America: Growth Of A New Nation 1798-1814 - Declaration Of The War Of 1812
American democracy has a lineage of written records that we can trace to show the development of our nation, and how each document builds on those before it to make our foundation of freedom stronger. This episode looks into President...
Cerebellum
The Executive Branch Of Government - Introduction To The Executive Branch
The Executive is a very powerful branch of the government, considering the President’s mandate to dictate foreign policy and direct the armed forces as Commander in Chief. The Executive Branch Of Government. Part 1
Cerebellum
America: Growth Of A New Nation 1798-1814 - International Context
American democracy has a lineage of written records that we can trace to show the development of our nation, and how each document builds on those before it to make our foundation of freedom stronger. This video looks at how the...
Curated Video
Rejecting foreign interference
House manager Hakeem Jeffries rejects the opinion that any foreign interference in an American election is okay.
Curated Video
House Judiciary Committee Lays Out What It Considers Impeachable Acts
The House Judiciary Committee cited the Constitution and impeachment history to lay out what acts it might consider impeachable.
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Democrats Say Case Against Trump Is Clear
Democrats say the case for impeaching President Trump is clear after a hearing with Constitutional law experts.
Curated Video
Leaders of the Tea Party movement say results from the midterm elections validate their fight for limited government that mirrors what the country's founders intended. They say the vote is also a rejection of government plans for health care.
HEADLINE: Tea Party: Vote a rejection of big government
CAPTION: Leaders of the Tea Party movement say results from the midterm elections validate their fight for limited government that mirrors what the country's founders intended. They...
Curated Video
Schiff: Call a 'shake down' of a foreign leader
Chairman of the House Intelligence Commitee says the transcript of the phone conversation between President Donald Trump and the Ukranian president shows 'a shake down of a foreign leader."
Curated Video
Schiff: Call a 'shake down' of a foreign leader
Chairman of the House Intelligence Commitee says the transcript of the phone conversation between President Donald Trump and the Ukranian president shows 'a shake down of a foreign leader."
Center For Civic Education
60 Second Civics: Rights After Independence Pt. 15: A Complicated System
Framers like James Madison believed that the competing interests in a country as large and diverse as the United States would make it harder for any one group to gain too much power.