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,...

Every country on Earth is run by some form of government – but there are many different kinds, from autocracies and oligarchies to direct and representative democracies.

Every country on Earth is run by some form of government – but there are many different kinds, from autocracies and oligarchies to direct and representative democracies.

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Types of Government for kids will explain all of the various forms of government and the countries that use them. From Democracy to Dictatorship we will learn about what they mean, what living conditions are like, how they started, and...

A question from the lecture 'Ten Things You Really Should Know About Ancient Greek Democracy' by Professor Paul Cartledge.ttp://www.gresham.ac.uk/short/why-did-this-unique-form-of-government-start-in-athens/' target='_blank'...

Today, Craig is going to talk about employment discrimination, and we're going to focus primarily on women in the workforce. Discrimination against women tends to be handled somewhat differently in the courts as they are not a minority....

In which Craig Benzine tells you how we keep bureaucracy in check. So we've spent the last few episodes telling you all about what bureaucracies are and why they are formed. And throughout we've hinted about this ever-expanding power...

Explore the mayor-council form of city government, where power is divided between an elected mayor and a city council. Learn about the role of a strong mayor, how the city council passes laws (ordinances), and the checks and balances...

Learn about the council-manager form of city government, where the city council holds legislative and executive powers while a hired city manager handles daily operations. Discover how this system works in cities like Phoenix, Arizona,...

This video looks at functions of different cabinet departments and how they advise the President on different issues. The Executive Branch Of Government. Part 4

This video explores the concept of constitutional government, tracing its historical origins and modern implementations. It examines how constitutions act as a framework for governance, detailing the role of constitutions in...

In this video, the speaker discusses how government intervention in the market can take the form of state provision and regulation. The video provides examples and nuanced arguments for both state provision and regulation as forms of...

This video delves into monarchies as a form of government, distinguishing between absolute and constitutional types. It explores the historical evolution of monarchies and how hereditary succession determines rulership, citing examples...

This is a video lecture that explores the topic of indirect taxation as a form of government intervention in markets. The speaker covers the economic rationale for government intervention to rectify market failure, the types of market...

What is Zoning as a form of government regulation?

In this video, John Dunn from Cambridge University delves into the etymology of the word democracy, highlighting its evolution and historical significance. By tracing the word's origins and changes over time, Dunn emphasizes the contrast...

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...

Dr. Forrester talks about our three-tiered form of government. She gives an overview of each branch of government and discusses how officials are elected.

So today we're going to look at the rather thorny issue of the media and its role in politics. Wether you're talking about older forms of media like newspapers and radio or newer forms like television and the Internet, all media serves...

A democracy is simply a system of government where the citizens directly exercise their power and have the right to elect government representatives who collectively create a government body for the entire nation (like a parliament). In...

This week Craig Benzine discuses bureaucracies. Bureaucracies tend to be associated with unintelligible rules and time-wasting procedures, but they play an important, though controversial, role in governing. From the FDA to the EPA,...

So last week we talked about what special interest groups are and how they influence the political system, and today we’re going to focus on why we even have them in the first place. As to avoid getting too cynical, we’re going to focus...

Explore the significance of state governments in shaping daily life and enacting laws that affect citizens. Learn about the historical context of state powers, from the Constitutional Convention to the adoption of the Bill of Rights....