Center For Civic Education
60 Second Civics: Federalist 51
A government with separation of powers is well addressed in Federalist 51. James Madison said that if men were angels, then no government would be needed. But men are not angels, are they? [1 min. 7 secs.]
Center For Civic Education
60 Second Civics: The Elements of Democracy Part 89: Separation of Powers
How do you prevent government from abusing its power? Learn the answer on today's podcast.
Center For Civic Education
60 Second Civics: Episode 337: Powers of the National Government Part 1
Today, we discuss powers of the national government over the states.
Center For Civic Education
60 Second Civics: Episode 1556: Separation and Balance of Power
Today we learn two ways that constitutional governments ensure that no one person or group gets too much power.
Center For Civic Education
60 Second Civics: Government in Colonial America
Today we learn about the three branches of colonial governments.
Center For Civic Education
60 Second Civics: Representation, Separation of Powers and Checks and Balances
Today we examine the concepts of representation, separation of powers, and checks and balances in early state governments.
Center For Civic Education
60 Second Civics: Introduction to the Three Branches of Government
We begin study of the three branches of the U.S. government.
Center For Civic Education
60 Second Civics: Episode 327: Origins of the Federal Judiciary
Today, we examine how the judiciary branch completed the system of separation of powers.
Bill of Rights Institute
Bill of Rights Institute: Constiutional Principles Videos
Do you understand why separation of powers is important for protecting our freedom? This short, engaging video focuses on the constitutional principle of separation of powers. Clear definitions and graphics, an engaging historical...
HipHughes History
You Tube: Checks and Balances for Dummies
First, you are not a dummy. But perhaps you have a yearning to just know about Checks and Balances or perhaps, and more likely, you have an exam! Mr. Hughes serves a heaping serving of simplicity as he takes you through all three...