TED Talks
The potential US TikTok ban — and what's at stake | Clay Shirky
The clock is ticking on social media giant TikTok, which faces a nationwide ban in the United States unless its parent company, ByteDance, sells it by January 19. Social media theorist Clay Shirky unpacks why the US is trying to ban...
Crash Course
How Presidents Govern: Crash Course Government and Politics
This week Craig Benzine talks about how the president gets things done. Filling the role of the executive branch is a pretty big job - much too big for just one person. It's so big that the president employs an entire federal...
Crash Course
Congressional Delegation: Crash Course Government and Politics
In which Craig Benzine teaches you about delegation, and informal powers. What are all these federal agencies about? Well, the president has a lot of stuff to do as the chief executive, and as much as Americans like to talk about...
Crash Course
Separation of Powers and Checks and Balances: Crash Course Government and Politics
In which Craig Benzine teaches you about the US Governments Separation of powers and the system of checks and balances. In theory, the Legislative Branch, the Executive Branch, and the Judicial Brach are designed to keep each other in...
TED-Ed
TED-Ed: How is power divided in the United States government? - Belinda Stutzman
Articles I-III of the United States Constitution allow for three separate branches of government (legislative, executive, and judicial), along with a system of checks and balances should any branch get too powerful. Belinda Stutzman...
Curated Video
Indonesia Government Structure
New ReviewAlthough Indonesia is predominantly Muslim, it is not officially an Islamic state. In fact, Indonesia is a secular democratic republic governed by a constitution and a body of laws and regulations. Learn more about the country's official...
Curated Video
Saudi Arabia Government Structure
New ReviewSaudi Arabia is one of only two countries—the other being Vatican City—that do not have a separate legislative body. Political parties are banned, and there is no national legislative body or general elections. Historically, Saudi kings...
Curated Video
Brazil Government
New ReviewThe country of Brazil is comprised of states and districts. At the national level, Brazil’s government is separated into three branches—executive, legislative, and judicial. The president, who leads the executive branch, is both head of...
Curated Video
Powers of Government
New ReviewA video entitled "Powers of Government" that explains how Article I of the U.S. Constitution establishes the three branches of government.
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Line of Succession
New ReviewA video entitled "Line of Succession" that discusses the presidential line of succession in the United States.
Curated Video
Cabinet Responsibilities
New ReviewA video entitled "Cabinet Responsibilities" that discusses the role of the U.S. Cabinet.
Curated Video
How to Understand the 3 Branches of Government
Howcast -To make sure that no ruling body has absolute power, the Constitution splits government into three branches. Understand both their independent duties as well as their interactions.
Makematic
The Federal Government
The U.S. federal government is responsible for looking after the wants and needs of the country as a whole. It may be based in Washington, DC, but its influence is felt right across the nation.
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Checks and Balances
The U.S. Constitution ensures no part of the government has too much power through a system called checks and balances.
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What are the Branches of Government?
The U.S. government divides power between the Legislative, Executive, and Judiciary branches to ensure fairness and prevent any one group from becoming too powerful.
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What Does the Government Do?
The United States has a democratic government which is voted for by the people. Its job is to protect citizens and communities, and follow the rules that are laid out in the Constitution.
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Checks & Balances
In 1787, the framers of the Constitution met in Philadelphia to create a new form of government. The checks and balances that they wrote into law have distributed power evenly, between three branches of government, ever since.
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The Early Legislative Branch
Established in 1787, the U.S. Congress created its constitutional foundation and developed legislative processes to enact laws that reflect America's evolving needs.
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Constitutional Foundations: Part Two
The U.S. Constitution transformed Enlightenment ideas about government, power, and rights into the laws that shaped the foundation of the United States for generations.
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Extablishing the Three Branches of Government
In 1787, the founders agreed to replace the Articles of Confederation with a new system of government. The Constitution divided power between the Legislature, the Executive, and the Judiciary, each with its own roles and responsibilities.
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The Early Executive Branch
As Chief Executive of the Executive Branch of government, the US President has immense power and authority. Power that comes primarily from the Constitution and the traditions set by our first four Presidents.
The Business Professor
Executive Branch and the Law
This Video Explains Executive Branch and the Law
The Business Professor
Authority for Judiciary Under Article II
This Video Explains Authority for Judiciary Under Article II