Understanding the U.S. Constitution: 13. This clip outlines the structure of the U.S. government. It demonstrates how the three branches of government are designed to be separate from one another.

The United States Constitution is one of the most important and versatile documents ever written. The articles of confederation, drawn up after the American war of Independence are discussed. The constitutional convention is also...

American democracy has a lineage of written records that we can trace to show the development of our nation, and how each document builds on those before it to make our foundation of freedom stronger. In this edition of America’s...

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.

So you wanna learn about American History, eh? Whether you are a history buff, or you want to figure out how America got to the screwed up place it's in now, this is the place to start your quest for knowledge! Each chapter will tell the...

Learn how the President leads the country. This program clearly explains how the President recommends new legislation to the Congress, exercises veto power, the role of his Cabinet, and the President's responsibilities as Commander in...

Created by the founding fathers after much debate, our bicameral Congress, the legislative branch of our government, was a real compromise. In this program students will out why two houses were created in order to ensure equal...

This Video Explains Judicial Branch and Making Law

The Supreme Court’s responsibility is to interpret all laws and ensure that they do not conflict with the founding principles of the Constitution. This video provides and overview of the judicial branch particularly The Supreme Court....

Understanding the U.S. Constitution: 1. This clip explains how the system of Checks and Balances established by the U.S. Constitution works.

The Supreme Court interprets the meaning of the laws put forth by the executive and legislative branches of government. The program demonstrates how the Court assesses how laws are being applied, whether they violate the constitution,...

I quick look at Federalist Paper #51, a must for anyone studying the foundations of American Government.

First, you are not a dummy. But perhaps you have a yearning to just know about Checks and Balances or perhaps, and more likely, you have an exam! Mr. Hughes serves a heaping serving of simplicity as he takes you through all three...

This live-action video program is about the term Federal Government. The program is designed to reinforce and support a student's comprehension and retention of the term Federal Government through use of video footage, photographs,...

This video explains the importance of state governments in the United States and how they impact our daily lives. It covers topics such as the structure of state governments, the powers and responsibilities of the executive, legislative,...

This video provides an overview of the Supreme Court, its history, role, and powers. It explains how the Supreme Court ensures that laws are constitutional and examines the process for filling vacancies on the Court. The video also...

This video provides an overview of the three branches of the United States government: legislative, executive, and judicial. It explains how these branches work together and have checks and balances to prevent any one branch from...

This video provides a description of the establishment and structure of the Judicial Branch of the United States government. The video also discusses the three levels of federal courts - district courts, circuit courts, and the Supreme...

In this video, students will learn about the establishment and role of the executive branch of the United States government. The video explores how the executive branch was established through the Constitution and the concept of...