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.

Dr. Forrester gives a brief history and overview of the United States Constitution.

Dr. Forrester provides a biography of the twenty-eighth president of the United States, Woodrow Wilson. She focuses on his strong belief in education.

The White House stands as a symbol of freedom, but the story behind its construction reveals some important contradictions.

U.S. Presidential transportation has evolved over time, from George Washington's horse-drawn carriage to the modern "Air Force One" and "The Beast."

Sitting at the pinnacle of the judicial branch of government, the U.S. Supreme Court is the highest court in the land. Its landmark rulings have had an enduring impact on American life and law.

Mount Rushmore, carved into South Dakota's Black Hills, features Presidents George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Abraham Lincoln, and Theodore Roosevelt. It symbolizes pivotal moments in American history and leadership.

Every year, on the third Monday of February, Americans celebrate Presidents’ Day. A federal holiday that originally began as a birthday celebration for George Washington, the first President of the United States.

The White House is more than just a residence for the President. Explore the building’s remarkable history and learn how it became a symbol of the United States.

The U.S.’s first female Secretary of State used her collection of brooches to get her point across when meeting with foreign leaders, a practice that became known as “Pin Diplomacy.”

When the going gets tough, the president calls on the Joint Chiefs of Staff, an advisory council to help make important military decisions.

The top ranking officer of the US federal judiciary, the Chief Justice presides over the US Supreme Court. But how did the role come into being and what are his or her roles and responsibilities?

As the head of the House of Representatives, the Speaker of the House is one of the most important roles in the United States government.

The U.S. Supreme Court decides if laws made in the United States violate the Constitution or not. It’s called judicial review and it’s a power that was granted to the Supreme Court by the Supreme Court itself – thanks to a landmark case...

In the United States’ two-party system, the Republican Party competes with the Democratic Party for political power. But when was it formed and how has it changed over the years?

It’s the oldest political party in the United States, but how was the Democratic Party formed and what contributions has it made to U.S. society since?

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?

Lawyer, orator and politician, Daniel Webster was one of the United States’ most famous and accomplished people in the 19th century. But what made him so special and how did he help change America?

Gerald Ford holds a unique place in the history of U.S. politics – as the only American to hold the office of Vice President and President without ever winning a national election. Who was he, and what was his presidency like?

Besides being annoying, what if the grammar police are actually... wrong?

Travel back to the 90s lunchtime with Lunchables, Mondo, and Dunkaroos. The story behind iconic nostalgic snacks and drinks.

Dr. Forrester explains how state government functions, and lists some of the public services it provides through tax revenue. She talks about members of the community and how common citizens can make important changes. She closes by...

Dr. Forrester describes some of the goods and services that our government provides. She explains the ways that the government receives money, and how the government must decide how best to spend the money.

“Honoring Abe” explains the life and accomplishments of Abraham Lincoln.