PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Shaping Public Opinion: Crash Course Government and Politics
Where do our political opinions come from? Most people's politics are grounded in their ideologies, but there are also other, external influences, such as the government itself, interest groups, and the media. We'll discuss how these...
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Gerrymandering: Is Geometry Silencing Your Vote?
Fair elections are at the heart of American democracy, but many people argue that politicians have been undermining this American ideal through the practice of what is called gerrymandering. Gerrymandering has been described as the...
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: The Living Room Candidate
An online exhibition that offers more than 500 commercials from every presidential race since the start of television campaign advertising in 1952. Visitors to the site can view the commercials, and read commentaries about top campaign...
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Founding Principles: The Electoral Process
Learn about the Electoral Process. Students watch video, study, and analyze how senators, representatives, and the president of the United States are elected. [15:04]
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Founding Principles: Public Opinion
Explore the importance of public opinion in shaping national politics. Through a study of foundational documents like The Federalist Papers and the overlap between policy and popular beliefs, students learn about polling design and how...
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Founding Principles: Electoral Behavior and Voter Turnout
Electoral behavior and trends in voter turnout are explored. Through a study of foundational documents like the Constitution, particularly the Bill of Rights, students learn about how suffrage- the right to vote- has changed over time,...
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Your Vote Counts!
Video reading of the ebook Your Vote Counts! [12 min, 31 sec]
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Chapter 8: As Ohio Goes: 3rd Parties Changing Demographics
Presidential election history shows that third parties have had some success in Ohio, but none have ever won the state. Meanwhile, migration and shifting demographics in the United States may alter Ohio's electoral importance. For now,...
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Chapter 7: As Ohio Goes: Southwest Ohio
Of all the swing regions, Southwest Ohio might be the tipping point for most candidates looking to win the state. Serving as a bastion for conservative voters, it's a must-win for any Republican. With its southern exposure, the Southwest...
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Chapter 6: As Ohio Goes: Southeast Ohio
The Southeast region of Ohio is the largest in area, but the least populated of all the regions. Voters in this Appalachian region retain an independent streak politically, but also an acute memory of their history with the energy...
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Chapter 5: As Ohio Goes: Northeast Ohio
Though population in the NE region of Ohio has been in decline in past decades, it still is home to the most voters in the state. It's also a bastion for Democrats, helping to make or break their chances in Ohio. Its voters reflect the...
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Chapter 4: As Ohio Goes: Northwest Ohio
With deep roots in farming and factories, the Northwest region of Ohio is home to key industries and a Midwestern sensibility that any candidate would be wise to speak to. With a historically conservative lean, if candidates do well...
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Chapter 3: As Ohio Goes: Central Ohio
Central Ohio is our first stop on our journey around the "Five Ohios." As the fastest growing-and youngest-region of the state. The state capital of Columbus has come a long way from "Cowtown" to metropolis. Its political tilt and...
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Chapter 2: As Ohio Goes: The Past Paints the Present
Ohio's status as swing state, and as a strong bellwether, goes back at least 120 years, but the reason for it goes back even further, to its founding. In this section we explore how the past paints the present, and set the stage for our...