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Wonderscape
Ancient China: Rulers and Inventions
This video discusses the influential rulers and inventions of ancient China, specifically focusing on the Qin, Han, and Tang dynasties. It explores the impact of Emperor Qin Shi Huang, who unified China and implemented changes in...
Wonderscape
History Kids: Forms of Government Around the World
Learn all about the most common forms of government around the world, such as monarchy, constitutional government, democracy, dictatorship and communism. Detailed graphics, diagrams and exciting video, as well as on-screen,...
Curated OER
Brief Overview of All Types of Government!
A video for a high school government class defines five major forms of government (monarchy, anarchy, oligarchy, democracy, and republic) and compares them in terms of pros and cons for society. The video is good, but it does highlight...
Curated OER
A (Brief) History of Democracy Part 2
The concluding segment of this two-part student project video begins with the Renaissance and ends with an homage to John Fitzgerald Kennedy and Pierre Trudeau.
Curated OER
Constitution Lecture 4: Democracy or Republic?
Part four defines oligarchy, monarchy, republic, and democracy. Each type of government is defined in terms of its linguistic and historical origins and how rights are granted in each form of government. Give your upper graders a clear...
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Magna Carta: Introduction
Learn about the significance and influence of Magna Carta on U.S. history and government in this video from the James Otis lecture series. [1:22]
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: The Constitution and the Role of the President
In this video, historian Joe Ellis and Aspen Institute President and CEO Walter Isaacson discuss the Constitution, Article 2, and the role of the President. There was great discussion on the executive role. [6:41]
Other
Flvs Civics: Going Global: Forms of Government
In this video, learn about democracy, oligarchy, and autocracy, the three main types of government. [3:53]