News Clip3:01
Curated Video

Senate Majority Leader Calls Violence A Genocide, Amnesty Intl Accuses Sudan's Government

Higher Ed
Chad US Senator Senate majority leader calls violence a genocide STORYLINE: A leading US politician called attacks on African farmers by Arab militiamen in Sudan's western Darfur region a genocide, and said that the threat of UN...
Instructional Video8:02
Crash Course

Separation of Powers and Checks and Balances: Crash Course Government and Politics

12th - Higher Ed
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...
Instructional Video3:41
TED-Ed

TED-Ed: How is power divided in the United States government? - Belinda Stutzman

Pre-K - Higher Ed
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...
Instructional Video3:37
Wonderscape

The Structure and Role of the Senate

K - 5th
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...
Instructional Video4:39
Wonderscape

Checks and Balances: How the US Government Limits Power

K - 5th
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...
Instructional Video4:36
Wonderscape

Understanding the Legislative Branch: The Senate and the House of Representatives

K - 5th
This video explains the two sections of the US Congress: the Senate and the House of Representatives. It outlines the differences between them, including how senators and representatives are elected, their responsibilities, and the...
Instructional Video4:19
Wonderscape

The Founding Fathers and the Creation of the US Constitution

K - 5th
This video explains how the founding fathers met in 1787 to create the US Constitution, establishing the government's three branches: legislative, executive, and judicial. It introduces the concepts of separation of powers and checks and...
Instructional Video4:33
Wonderscape

Understanding the House of Representatives

K - 5th
Learn about the House of Representatives, one of two chambers in Congress, with 435 seats allocated based on state population. Discover the roles of the Speaker of the House, Majority Leader, and Minority Leader, as well as the...
Instructional Video4:25
Wonderscape

The Formation of the Legislative Branch

K - 5th
Learn how the founding fathers established the United States government after the Revolutionary War, creating three separate branches: legislative, executive, and judicial. Discover how Congress, made up of the House of Representatives...
Instructional Video4:51
Wonderscape

Understanding the Legislative Branch of US State Government

K - 5th
Explore the powers and responsibilities of the legislative branch in state government, including the role of state legislatures, the process of creating laws, and the functions of different legislative chambers. Learn how ideas become...
Instructional Video2:28
Wonderscape

Understanding US State Government Structure

K - 5th
Gain insight into the structure of state governments, including their resemblance to the federal system and the roles of the executive, legislative, and judicial branches. Learn about the significance of state constitutions in organizing...
Instructional Video4:19
Wonderscape

Understanding the Seventeenth Amendment: Direct Election of Senators

K - 5th
Learn about the Seventeenth Amendment to the United States Constitution, ratified in 1913, which transformed the process of selecting senators to represent states in Congress. Explore the historical context, challenges with the previous...
Instructional Video3:19
Curated Video

Let's Go There Texas Capitol and Legislative Branch

9th - Higher Ed
Travel to the Texas State Capitol and learn about the Texas Legistlative Branch.
Instructional Video4:57
Curated Video

Terms of Office

3rd - 8th
Dr. Forrester talks about our three-tiered form of government. She gives an overview of each branch of government and discusses how officials are elected.
Instructional Video4:38
Curated Video

Local and State Governments

3rd - 8th
Dr. Forrester talks about the responsibilities of the local and state governments and explains the similarities in the way they operate.
Instructional Video2:29
Curated Video

Constitution

9th - Higher Ed
The U.S. Constitution, drafted in 1787, established a strong federal government, outlining legislative, executive, and judicial branches, and remains the nation's supreme governing document.
Instructional Video14:00
Mr. Beat

The Real Reason Why the United States Is Constantly at War

6th - 12th
#militaryindustrialcomplex #ushistory #usmilitary 40% of all military spending around the entire world is done by the United States. It spends more money on its military than the next ten countries COMBINED. Since World War Two, the...
Instructional Video3:18
Mr. Beat

The Three Branches of Government Song

6th - 12th
Here is a terrific way to memorize the three branches of the American government.
Instructional Video2:34
Curated Video

Separation of Powers

9th - Higher Ed
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.
Instructional Video1:49
The Business Professor

Republic

Higher Ed
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...
Instructional Video3:17
Curated Video

Duties of the Legislative Branch

3rd - Higher Ed
Duties of the Legislative Branch discusses the structure and responsibilities of the legislative branch of government.
Instructional Video2:42
Curated Video

Article I: Legislative Branch

3rd - Higher Ed
"Article I: Legislative Branch" explains the responsibilities of the legislative branch by analyzing Article I of the Constitution.
Instructional Video3:11
Curated Video

3 Branches of Government Song

Pre-K - 8th
Learn the 3 Branches of Government in the U.S. by KLT App for iPhone & iPad
Instructional Video3:31
Curated Video

Checks and Balances

3rd - Higher Ed
"Checks and Balances" examines the process of checks and balances among the three branches of government by depicting the process and specific duties of each branch.