Curated Video
The Federal Election Commission
How do you know that the politicians you vote for will represent your interests in office – and not those of powerful corporations? Well, there’s a law for that, and an independent regulatory agency: the Federal Election Commission.
Curated Video
Election of 1824: When the House Chose
In the Presidential Election of 1824, five men from one party were up for the job. It was left to the House of Representatives to figure out a winner – and the aftermath led to the modern two-party system.
Curated Video
Election of 1800: Presidential Tie
The 1800 Presidential Election, which ended in a tie between Thomas Jefferson and Andrew Burr, presented Congress with a dilemma – how to stop a tie from happening again.
Curated Video
Congressional Whip
A Congressional Whip works with the party’s leadership in Congress to make sure everyone follows the agenda and votes together. They’re the muscle – the enforcer in a smart suit.
Curated Video
America's Two-Party System
The United States is essentially a two-party system, unlike other democracies around the world where people can vote for political parties representing many different interests. Is that a good or a bad thing?
Center For Civic Education
60 Sec. Civics: Rights of African Americans Pt. 1: Political Parties Before War
Today we learn about the origins of the Democratic and Republican parties.
Center For Civic Education
60 Second Civics: Revolution of 1800 Part 1
The election of 1800, sometimes referred to as a revolution, was the first election with candidates for president and vice-president who were supported by political parties.
Center For Civic Education
60 Second Civics: Revolution of 1800 Part 2
The election of 1800 was significant because it was the first election in which leaders were chosen by popular vote, and the ruling party peacefully turned over control of the government to another party.
Tom Richey
Tom Richey: Jacksonian Democracy
Tom Richey video on the 1820's era of democracy for the common man, emergence of a two party system and changing politics during the Age of Jackson. [15:07]