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Who was Benjamin Franklin?
Benjamin Franklin wasn't just a founder of the United States, he was also a writer, inventor, scientist, statesman, and a huge celebrity in the thirteen colonies.
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US Constitution: The Concept of Rule of Law
Understanding the U.S. Constitution: 10. This clip outlines the importance of the Rule of Law as a cornerstone of good government.
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US Constitution: Freedom of Assembly & Petition
Understanding the U.S. Constitution: 4. This clip explains the guarantee of Freedom of Assembly and Petition as it is spelled out in the Bill of Rights of the U.S. Constitution.
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Explainer: How Trump could be removed from office
The storming of the U.S. Capitol by a pro-Trump mob has prompted calls to remove him from office before his term ends
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US Constitution: Freedom of the Press
Understanding the U.S. Constitution: 6. This clip examines the guarantee of Freedom of the Press in the Bill of Rights as well as the legal limitations placed on this right.
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The three possible outcomes of Trump’s impeachment trial
Trump’s impeachment trial could result in his acquittal, being found guilty, or being found guilty and banned from ever holding public office again
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US Constitution: The Idea of Federal Supremacy
Understanding the U.S. Constitution: 3. This clip explains how the U.S. Constitution endows federal government with supreme power over the states.
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US Constitution: The Second Amendment
Understanding the U.S. Constitution: 11. This clip examines the Second Amendment to the U.S. Constitution: The Right to Keep and Bear Arms.
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Atlas of the United States: The Middle Atlantic Region - Pennsylvania
This clip explores the geography, history, and some important cultural features of Pennsylvania.
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Atlas of the United States: The Middle Atlantic Region - Delaware
This clip explores the geography, history, and some important cultural features of Delaware.
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US Constitution: The 'Consent of the Governed'
Understanding the U.S. Constitution: 2. This clip explains how the U.S. government only exists because its citizens consent to be governed by it.
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US Constitution: Powers of the Federal Government
Understanding the U.S. Constitution: 9. This clip outlines the powers and limitations of the Federal Government in comparison to State Governments.
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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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US Constitution: Freedom of Speech
Understanding the U.S. Constitution: 7. This clip examines the guarantee of Freedom of Speech in the Bill of Rights. It also looks at the legal limitations imposed on this right.
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US Constitution: The Concept of Limited Government
Understanding the U.S. Constitution: 8. This clip explains how the U.S. constitution establishes limits on government intrusion into private lives. It also explains the System of Checks and Balances within the Federal Government.
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US Constitution: The Third Amendment
Understanding the U.S. Constitution: 12. This clip examines the Third Amendment to the U.S. Constitution, which prohibits the housing of troops in private homes.
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US Constitution: Freedom of Religion
Understanding the U.S. Constitution: 5. This clip explains the guarantee of Freedom of Religion as it is spelled out in the U.S. Constitution.
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US Constitution: The System of Checks and Balances
Understanding the U.S. Constitution: 1. This clip explains how the system of Checks and Balances established by the U.S. Constitution works.
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Virginia General Assembly Approves Equal Rights Amendment
Virginia could become the 38th state to ratify the Equal Rights Amendment, but the DOJ says it's too late for the amendment to take effect.
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SCOTUS Agrees To Hear Case About Catholic School Teachers
Two California teachers sued Catholic schools they worked at for wrongful termination, but the churches claim they have immunity.
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President Donald Trump and the U.S. Constitution
Jan.30 -- In today's "Morning Must Read," Bloomberg’s Tom Keene and Francine Lacqua highlight comments from Bloomberg View columnist Noah Feldman on President Donald Trump and the U.S. constitution. They speak on "Bloomberg Surveillance."
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3 States Sue To Have ERA Added To U.S. Constitution
The attorneys general of Virginia, Illinois and Nevada are suing the national archivist to demand he ratify the ERA.
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SCOTUS Says Flint Residents Can Sue Over Lead Contamination In Water
SCOTUS effectively upheld lower court rulings that the Constitution grants a right to "bodily integrity."
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Trump: Gorsuch Respects Laws, Loves Our Constitution
Jan.31 -- President Donald Trump speaks in Washington about his selection of federal appellate judge Neil Gorsuch to fill the year-old U.S. Supreme Court vacancy, triggering what promises to be a contentious confirmation fight as...