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
Mexico Government
New ReviewUnder its constitution, adopted on February 5, 1917, Mexico is a federal democratic republic, but until the mid-1990s, a single party, the PRI (Partido Revolucionario Institucional), totally dominated state and federal elective offices....
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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Implied Powers
New ReviewA video entitled "Implied Powers" that discusses the "necessary and proper clause" of the U.S. Constitution.
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.
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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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Constitutional Compromise
In 1787, the United States government began a series of critical compromises that led to the creation of the U.S. Constitution, but also ensured African American enslavement for generations to come.
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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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The Supreme Court
The Supreme Court is the most powerful court in the United States. In this video, learn about the history of the court, and what it represents to the country.
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The Capitol
The Capitol is a symbol of the United States government and the people. In this video, learn about the history of the building, and why it is important.
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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.
The Business Professor
Legislative Branch and the Law
This Video Explains Legislative Branch and the Law
The Business Professor
Republic
A republic, based on the Latin phrase res publica, is a state in which political power rests with the public and their representatives—in contrast to a monarchy. Representation in a republic may or may not be freely elected by the...
The Business Professor
The Role of the Judiciary in the US Legal System
In this video, we explore the crucial role of the judiciary in the US legal system. Join us as we delve into how the judiciary acts as a check on the executive and legislative branches, ensuring that laws passed meet constitutional...
The Business Professor
Authority for Judiciary Under Article I of the Constitution
This Video Explains Authority for Judiciary Under Article I of the Constitution
Wonderscape
The Structure and Role of the Senate
Discover how the Senate, with two senators from each state, plays a key role in the legislative process. Learn about the responsibilities of the Vice President as the president of the Senate and how the Majority and Minority Leaders...
Wonderscape
Checks and Balances: How the US Government Limits Power
This video explains the system of checks and balances that ensures no branch of government becomes too powerful. It shows how Congress, the president, and the Supreme Court can limit each other's authority, including the ability to...