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Curated Video
Civic Engagement: Power to the People
Democracy was born when the Athenian government transitioned from the “rule of a few” to the “rule of many”, around 3,000 years ago.
Curated Video
The US Constitution
We all know what the US Constitution is – but do you know its origins story? Let’s delve into history and discover more about the most document in US history.
Curated Video
What is The Constitution?
How has the U.S. Constitution endured when it was created over 200 years ago? Why is it still the supreme law of the land today?
Ancient Lights Media
US Constitution: The Concept of Limited Government
Understanding the U.S. Constitution: 8. This clip explains how the U.S. constitution establishes limits on government intrusion into private lives. It also explains the System of Checks and Balances within the Federal Government.
Ancient Lights Media
US Constitution: The System of Checks and Balances
Understanding the U.S. Constitution: 1. This clip explains how the system of Checks and Balances established by the U.S. Constitution works.
Curated Video
Citizens Rule: Our Founding Documents
This program introduces students to the two documents that laid the foundation for our government. Live-action reenactments, colorful animated graphics and maps help tell the stories of how the Declaration of Independence and the...
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Crash Course Government and Politics: Separation of Powers and Checks and Balances
In which Craig Benzine teaches you about the U.S. government's separation of powers and the system of checks and balances. In theory, the legislative branch, the executive branch, and the judicial branch are designed to keep each other...
Center For Civic Education
60 Second Civics: The Three Branches of Government Part 12: The Judicial Branch
Today we learn about the federal judiciary.
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Reckoning: Should Us Join the International Criminal Court?
Learn about the history of this judicial body and the struggles it has faced since it was organized in 2002. Classrooms can use this film to explore U.S. policy related to the International Criminal Court. [5:11]
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Us History: 1754 1800: Constitution
The US Constitution established three branches of government: legislative, executive, and judicial. In this video, Kim discusses how the Framers employed the concepts of separation of powers and checks and balances to limit the power of...
Other
Three Branches of Government (Facts of Congress)
This video gives a brief, humorous explanation of the three branches of the U.S. government. [1:02]