TED-Ed
TED-ED: How to recognize a dystopia - Alex Gendler
The genre of dystopia _ the 'not good place'_ has captured the imaginations of artists and audiences alike for centuries. But why do we bother with all this pessimism? Alex Gendler explains how dystopias act as cautionary tales _ not...
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TED-ED: What did democracy really mean in Athens? - Melissa Schwartzberg
While we might consider elections to be the cornerstone of democracy, the Athenians who coined the term actually employed a lottery system to choose most of their politicians. Melissa Schwartzberg describes the ins and outs of the...
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TED-ED: The rise and fall of the Assyrian Empire - Marian H. Feldman
Before the sun never set on the British Empire; before Genghis Khan swept the steppe; before Rome extended its influence to encircle the Mediterranean Sea; there was ancient Assyria. Considered by historians to be the first true empire,...
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TED-Ed: The story behind the Boston Tea Party - Ben Labaree
In 1776, American colonists were taxed heavily for importing tea from Britain. The colonists, not fans of "taxation without representation", reacted by dumping tea into the Boston Harbor, a night now known as the Boston Tea Party. Ben...
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TED-ED: Why is the US Constitution so hard to amend? - Peter Paccone
When it was ratified in 1789, the US Constitution didn't just institute a government by the people _ it provided a way for the people to alter the Constitution itself. And yet, of the nearly 11,000 amendments proposed in the centuries...
Curated Video
Propaganda Techniques
New ReviewThis Civics and Government instructional video discusses propaganda techniques.
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Party Organization
New ReviewThis Civics and Government Instructional video describes America's two-party political system.
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Villages and Boroughs
New ReviewThis Civics and Government instructional video explains terms and governement structure for villages, towns, boroughs, and cities.
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Common Good
The common good is at the heart of all healthy communities, and is supported by community rules that promote fairness and safety for all.
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Service
Service and volunteering are at the heart of happy, healthy communities. Learn who volunteers and serves in your community, how they help and what it does for society.
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Community Helpers
Learn about the important role that community helpers such as teachers, doctors, and firefighters play in our communities.
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Justice
Justice is a founding principle of the United States. Learn what justice is and why it’s important to treat everyone with fairness.
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History of the American Flag
The American Flag is a symbol of the United States of America. Let’s explore what it means, what it’s called, and the rules for how we should treat it.
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What are the Different Forms of Government?
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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Civic Virtue & Democratic Principle
“Civic Virtue and Democratic Principle” defines the terms civic virtue and democratic principles and discusses examples of each in terms of community and the classroom.
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U.S. Territories
Those who take the U.S. Citizenship Test are expected to know how the five U.S. Territories became a part of the United States and what rights their residents have.
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Separation of Powers
The U.S. federal government consists of three branches: Legislative, Executive, and Judicial. Each one has a distinct role, ensuring a balance of power that protects the institution.
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Rule of Law
U.S. Citizens are required to follow the rule of law, a practice that was tested by former president Richard Nixon.
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Citizenship and Personal Responsibility
This lesson explains how citizenship includes obligations by describing examples of how citizens exercise personal responsibility.
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Article Three: Structure of Powers of Judicial Branch 2
Article Three: Structure of Powers of Judicial Branch explains the responsibilities of the judicial branch by analyzing Article III of the Constitution.
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Article II: Executive Branch
"Article II: Executive Branch" explains the responsibilities of the executive branch, including the role of the president, by analyzing Article II of the Constitution.
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Affecting Change in Your Community
Affecting Change in Your Community examines the responsibilities of citizens by evaluating ways to assist government as they address problems that directly affect communities.
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Article Two: Structure of Powers of Executive Branch
Article Two: Structure of Powers of Executive Branch explains the responsibilities of the executive branch, including the role of the president, by analyzing Article II of the Constitution.
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Article One: Structure of Powers of Legislative Branch
Article One: Structure of Powers of Legislative Branch explains the responsibilities of the legislative branch by analyzing Article I of the Constitution.