Curated OER
Brief Overview of All Types of Government!
A video for a high school government class defines five major forms of government (monarchy, anarchy, oligarchy, democracy, and republic) and compares them in terms of pros and cons for society. The video is good, but it does highlight...
Curated OER
Constitution Lecture 4: Democracy or Republic?
Part four defines oligarchy, monarchy, republic, and democracy. Each type of government is defined in terms of its linguistic and historical origins and how rights are granted in each form of government. Give your upper graders a clear...
PBS
Wnet: Thirteen: Wide Angle: Video Bank: China: Rule of Law
The Rule of Law video excerpt [2:43] discusses China's recent adoption of a modern legal system into its constitution and how the Chinese are adapting. Inlcudes guiding questions, background essay, transcripts, links and maps.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Introduction to Democracy and Its Variations
This video lesson from Khan Academy provides an introduction to democracy and its variations. This lesson is intended for students taking high school or college level American Government and Civics courses, including the AP Government...
Center For Civic Education
60 Second Civics: The Elements of Democracy Part 46: From Despotism to Democracy
The common people were often treated like children by their rulers in ancient times. This began to change in Europe with Martin Luther.
Center For Civic Education
60 Second Civics: Constitutional Gov't Isn't Necessarily Democratic Government
Legitimate government can come only from the consent of the governed, not from a dictatorship of a majority.
Center For Civic Education
60 Second Civics: The Elements of Democracy: Written and Unwritten Constitutions
Not all countries have written constitutions. Find out more on today's podcast.
Center For Civic Education
60 Second Civics: Rise of the Nation State Part 1
In today's episode, we begin to discuss the rise of the nation-state in the 16th and 17th centuries. [1 min. 27 secs.]
Center For Civic Education
60 Second Civics: Rise of the Nation State Part 2
Today we discuss nation-states and ideas about government and rights. The rise of nation-states led to modern government ideas. [1 min. 19 secs.]
Center For Civic Education
60 Second Civics: Out of Many One
Can people of varying ethnic, religious, and national identities ever form one political people based on a common civic identity? Find out on today's podcast. [1:17]
Center For Civic Education
60 Second Civics: Republican Government
Looks at the characteristics of a republican government.
Center For Civic Education
60 Second Civics: A Problem of Constitutional Government
Discusses the central problem of constitutional governments, which is how to ensure that those in control adhere to the checks placed on their powers.
Center For Civic Education
60 Second Civics: New Constitutions
On today's episode, we discuss which countries have drafted new constitutions since 1991.
Tom Richey
Tom Richey: Ap Euro Live Hangout: Absolutism and Constitutionalism
AP Euro Live Hangout video [1:18:11] on Absolutism and Constitutionalism. AP European History teachers Tom Richey and Paul Sargent team up to take questions on the foundations of Absolutism and how it contrasts with Constitutionalism.
Other
The Basic Forms of Government and Examples in History
A video reviewing the different forms of government and where they have been tried throughout history. [10:35]
Other
Flvs Civics: Going Global: Forms of Government
In this video, learn about democracy, oligarchy, and autocracy, the three main types of government. [3:53]
Other
Reading Through History: What Is Communism?
In this video, the concept of Communism and where it came from is explained. [3:54]
PBS
Wnet: Thirteen: Wide Angle: Video Bank: Farmer's Dilemma
Lesson highlights the challenges farmers in Ireland face amidst the country's economic boom. Includes video [2:35], guiding questions, transcript, area maps, related links, and background essay.