Makematic
Checks and Balances
The U.S. Constitution ensures no part of the government has too much power through a system called checks and balances.
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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.
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Constitutional Foundations: Part Two
The U.S. Constitution transformed Enlightenment ideas about government, power, and rights into the laws that shaped the foundation of the United States for generations.
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The Early Judicial Branch
The U.S. Constitution established the Judicial Branch of government, outlining its foundational structure, and over time, its role and responsibilities have evolved through legal precedents and Acts of Congress.
Wonderscape
The Founding Fathers and the Creation of the US Constitution
This video explains how the founding fathers met in 1787 to create the US Constitution, establishing the government's three branches: legislative, executive, and judicial. It introduces the concepts of separation of powers and checks and...
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The Establishment of the Judicial Branch
Discover how the judicial branch of the United States was created following the Revolutionary War. Learn how the Constitution established the Supreme Court and how Congress shaped the structure of the judicial system, including the...
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The Formation of the Legislative Branch
Learn how the founding fathers established the United States government after the Revolutionary War, creating three separate branches: legislative, executive, and judicial. Discover how Congress, made up of the House of Representatives...
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Branches of Government
The federal government of the United States of America is split into three separate and distinct branches. But what do the Executive, the Legislature and the Judiciary do and why are they necessary?
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The Teapot Dome Scandal, Untold
The Teapot Dome Scandal in the 1920s stunned the American public by exposing the large-scale greed of some US politicians, and empowered Congress to launch investigations - reaffirming that no one is above the law.
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Separation of Powers
The U.S. federal government consists of three branches: Legislative, Executive, and Judicial. Each one has a distinct role, ensuring a balance of power that protects the institution.
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Department of the Interior
Many government departments have a focused mission, but the Department of the Interior is known as the "Department of Everything Else." So what are its responsibilities and how does it keep our country in check?
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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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State of the Union Address
The annual State of the Union Address is the only speech that the President delivers in person to the public and all three branches of government at the same time.
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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?
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The Unusual Presidency of William Taft
One-term Presidents are often overlooked – but what makes William Taft’s time in office memorable is the fact that it was defined by a series of unusual firsts.
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Branches of Government
The federal government of the United States of America is split into three separate and distinct branches. But what do the Executive, the Legislature and the Judiciary do and why are they necessary?
Hip Hughes History
Checks and Balances: How to Write an Effective Essay
HipHughes prepares you for a Check and Balance essay, focusing on the rejection of Treaty of Versailles and the Supreme Court case U.S. v Nixon (74)
Hip Hughes History
Why do Federal Judges Have Lifetime Appointments? Government Review
HipHughes ponders a question; Should Federal Judges get jobs for life? Or should they face the wrath of voters.
Ancient Lights Media
US Constitution: The Separation of Powers in the U.S. Government
Understanding the U.S. Constitution: 13. This clip outlines the structure of the U.S. government. It demonstrates how the three branches of government are designed to be separate from one another.
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People and Events That Shaped the US Constitution
PEOPLE AND EVENTS THAT SHAPED THE US CONSTITUTION CHAPTER 1. Montesquieu’s Ideas About Government In this video students will learn about Montesquieu one of the foremost political philosophers of the Enlightenment. Viewers will come to...
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Montesqueiu's Ideas About Government
Montesqueiu's Ideas About Government In this video students will learn about Montesquieu one of the foremost political philosophers of the Enlightenment. Viewers will come to understand that his writings explore various forms of...
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Bolivian politicians exchange blows in Congress
1. Various shots of lawmakers fighting in Congress
Bolivian lawmakers exchanged blows on Wednesday as a long-simmering fight for control of the Andean country's judicial branch boiled over into violence in the aisles of...
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Pelosi: Not read transcript, but no one above law
Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi says she hasn't read the transcript summarizing the call between President Donald Trump and Ukraine's new leader, but 'no one is above the law."
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Pelosi: Not read transcript, but no one above law
Speaker of the US House Nancy Pelosi says she hasn't read the transcript summarizing the call between President Donald Trump and Ukraine's new leader, but 'no one is above the law."