Curated Video
Branches of Government
The federal government of the United States of America is split into three separate and distinct branches. But what do the Executive, the Legislature and the Judiciary do and why are they necessary?
Curated Video
Election of 1948: The Underdog
The suspenseful 1948 presidential election exposed the consequences of flawed polls, as Truman's astonishing victory upended expectations and forever changed how pollsters make predictions.
Curated Video
Branches of Government
The federal government of the United States of America is split into three separate and distinct branches. But what do the Executive, the Legislature and the Judiciary do and why are they necessary?
Curated Video
Invoking The 25th Amendment
What happens when the President is no longer able to perform their duties? That’s when the 25th Amendment to the US Constitution comes into play.
Press Association
First Minister Michelle O’Neill ‘wishes Trump well’ following election
Northern Ireland’s First Minister Michelle O’Neill has said she wishes US President-elect Donald Trump well in the role.
However the Sinn Fein vice-president declined to say if she would accept any future invitation to meet him and...
Press Association
Maros Sefcovic: leaders need to 'dial down the political rhetoric' over NI protocol
European Commission vice-president Maros Sefcovic calls on leaders to 'dial down the political rhetoric' over the Northern Ireland Protocol.
Mr Sefcovic was beginning a two day visit to Northern Ireland by meeting with business leaders
Center For Civic Education
60 Second Civics: How Congress Functions: Pt. 12: Senate Leadership
Explains the role of the Vice-President of the United States as leader and President of the Senate, and how leadership in the Senate differs from that in the House of Representatives.
Center For Civic Education
60 Second Civics: How Congress Functions: Pt. 13: Tie Breaking Vice Presidents
Prior to the 17th Amendment, which passed in 1917, Senators were appointed by state legislatures. After the 12th Amendment in 1804, the Vice-Presidents were detached from the Senate and only served to break a tie vote.