César Hidalgo has a radical suggestion for fixing our broken political system: automate it! In this provocative talk, he outlines a bold idea to bypass politicians by empowering citizens to create personalized AI representatives that...

In which John Green teaches you about the Progressive Era in the United States. In the late 19th and early 20th century in America, there was a sense that things could be improved upon. A sense that reforms should be enacted. A...

A short video that discusses the differences between democratic and nondemocratic governments.

Pupil outcome: I can recognise what direct and representative democracy are and analyse the strengths and weaknesses of each. Key learning points: - A direct democracy is where people decide on the policy directly, with Switzerland being...

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.

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...

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.

This video delves into the essence of democracy, highlighting its origins in ancient Greece and its evolution into modern forms. It underscores the significance of citizen participation in democracies, focusing on the power of voting...

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...

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...

Direct and Representative Democracies analyzes the purposes, structure, and functions of various types of direct and representative democracies.

"Compare Types of Democracy" analyzes the purposes, structure, and functions of various types of direct and representative democracies.

This video will explain the way in which Greece became a direct democracy and the problems that the system created for the Greek people.

Ever since the days of Teddy Roosevelt, denizens of the White House have pushed presidential powers to new limits. Is this good for The Republic? And what - if anything - should be done about it?

Explaining the 17th Amendment to the US Constitution and the direct election of United States Senators by popular vote.

Last week people across the EU went to the polls to vote for their new representatives in the European Election. This is an important vote and gives us a reading on the feelings of people across, and how they feel about politics and the...

Just the Facts: The Emergence of Modern America: The Progressive Era uses fascinating historical footage to explore six decades that shaped modern America. The series examines the Gilded Age in the late 19th century, the Progressive Era...

Brexit is stretching the UK's constitution to its breaking point. Everyone seems to think the process has been undemocratic, and no-one seems to be happy with the progress that's been made. In this video, we explain the fundamental...

The second in the Constitution for Dummies series, in this lecture HipHughes takes you through Article I of the Constitution examining all ten sections outlining Legislative Powers.

The United States is a representative democracy where people vote for politicians to govern on their behalf – but voting in the direct democracy of ancient Athens was a very different process.

What can we learn about democracy in the ancient world? What was the dynamism like in Athens when it came to democracy?<br/>
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Michael Scott on Classical Connections, Part 7

What forms of government preceded democracy and how did this pave the way for the ancient Athenians to invent democracy?

How the Founding Fathers used the experiences of other democratic societies to inform the US Constitution.

Citizenship allows people to participate in the democratic process, but the road to inclusive citizenship has not been a smooth one.