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What Does the House of Lords Really Do? - TLDR Explains
The House of Lords has been discussed a lot in recent days with them annoying the Tories and Labour talking about scrapping the House. So in this video we explain what the House of Lords actually does and who the Lords are. In the coming...
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Presidential Government
This live-action video program is about the term Presidential Government. The program is designed to reinforce and support a student's comprehension and retention of the term Presidential Government through use of video footage,...
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America's Documents Of Freedom 1215-1774 - The Two Treaties Of Government 1690
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 video we look at the...
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Parliamentary Government
This live-action video program is about the term Parliamentary Government. The program is designed to reinforce and support a student's comprehension and retention of the term Parliamentary Government through use of video footage,...
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Federalist Paper #78 Explained: Government Review
HipHughes tackles the elusive Federalist Paper #78 and Hamilton's defense of the judiciary. A super duper starting point for kids wrapping their head around the big idea.Great for flippers, test review or just for plain ole' learning fun!
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Emmeline Pankhurst's Hartford 'Freedom or Death' Speech 1913
An actor's reading of Emmeline Pankhurst's Hartford 'Freedom of Death' speech from November 1913.
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Blazing a Trail for Women's Votes
We often think of the American West as a lawless, uncivilized place. But in the 19th century, it was ahead of its time – as the only part of America where women could vote.
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What Makes A State A State?
At first there were 13 – now there are 50! But what gives each US state the power to control its own laws and when does federal law take over?
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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.
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America's Documents Of Freedom 1787-1796 - The United States Constitution Continued 1787
Our country’s destiny has been shaped by those who gave of their leadership, wisdom and sometimes their lives. Our American’s Documents of Freedom have recorded the evolution of our republic down through the years. This program focuses...
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America: Growth Of A New Nation 1798-1814 - Judicial Review
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...
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Understanding the Constitution: Executive Branch
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...
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What is a Presidential Government?
This live-action video program is about the term Presidential Government. The program is designed to reinforce and support a student's comprehension and retention of the term Presidential Government through use of video footage,...
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Fall session begins at B.C. Legislature amid a backdrop of labour unrest
New ReviewMLAs are back in Victoria for the fall legislative session — and so too are striking public sector workers and their supporters. The BCGEU says more than 10,000 people rallied at the legislature Monday as, inside the building, the B.C....
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BCGEU members to march to B.C. Legislature in push for better wages
New ReviewB.C. General Employees' Union (BCGEU) members are planning to march to the legislature Monday morning to rally for better wages and working conditions. Stephen Quinn spoke to BCGEU president Paul Finch to find out what the union is...
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P.E.I. Liberals have a new leader. What’s next for the party?
New ReviewRobert Mitchell became P.E.I.’s new Liberal leader over the weekend, earning more than 80 per cent of votes. As CBC’s Wayne Thibodeau reports, Mitchell is confident the party can win the next provincial election – but there is work to be...
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Political violence getting worse, observers in Manitoba say
New ReviewAttacks on the constituency offices of two NDP MLAs in Winnipeg have left politicians on edge, with former PC MLA Rochelle Squires saying she's dismayed by the recent incidents. While political violence in this province is not new,...
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Plan B in place for P.E.I. Legislature's move back to Province House as fall sitting approaches
New ReviewAfter 10 years of renovations, historic Province House is set to open this fall — but it’s not clear exactly when that will happen. That's leaving staff with the P.E.I. Legislature coming with some “just in case” plans with the fall...
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B.C. Greens elect Victoria-based climate activist as new leader
New ReviewThe B.C. Green Party has chosen Victoria-based climate activist Emily Lowan as its new leader. Former leader Sonia Furstenau stepped down after losing her seat in the October election. Meera Bains has more on what this could mean for the...
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Swearing-in makes it official: Kent Dollar and Carolyn Simpson are P.E.I.'s newest MLAs
New ReviewThere are now two new MLAs at the Prince Edward Island Legislature, after Carolyn Simpson and Kent Dollar were sworn in. Simpson is a Liberal, and Dollar a Progressive Conservative. They won their seats in byelections held on Aug. 12.
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Taiwan's 'Great Recall' election: 31 opposition lawmakers face recall | Voters cast ballot in Taipei
Thousands have taken to the streets of Taipei in what’s being called the “Great Recall,” a bold political movement aimed at unseating 31 Kuomintang (KMT) lawmakers. Protesters accuse them of undermining democratic processes and pushing...
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Alberta NDP leader thrown out of legislative assembly; refuses to apologize
Alberta NDP Leader Rachel Notley was thrown out of the legislative assembly after refusing to apologize for accusing the UCP house leader of lying about a bill to fire the election commissioner. Notley said the firing was a threat to...
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Ford ready to work with Trudeau, Kenney has demands
Ontario Premier Doug Ford returned to the legislature today, talking about unity and wanting to work with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau while Alberta Premier Jason Kenney presented Trudeau with a list of demands.