National Landmarks explores significance of national landmarks in representing the identity and principles of the United States by discussing the history and importance of the Statue of Liberty, the White House, Mount Rushmore, and the...

Learn about why the US presidents that makeup Mount Rushmore are so important and why they were chosen to be displayed with this Mount Rushmore Song. Brought to you by KLT! Don't forget to sing along!

Learn about United States money with this fun educational music video and parents. Brought to you by KLT. Don't forget to sing along.

"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.

"Compare Types of Democracy" analyzes the purposes, structure, and functions of various types of direct and representative democracies.

Historically a ceremonial position, the role of First Lady at one point mainly involved hosting events at the White House. But when President Woodrow Wilson suffered a stroke in 1919, his wife, Edith, covertly took on many of his duties...

Installed in selected rooms at the White House on the President’s orders, this is the story of how a state-of-the-art recording system ultimately led to Richard Nixon’s downfall.

The Federal Bureau of Investigations is a fact-finding, crime-fighting national security machine. But how did it come about – and what do FBI agents actually do?

A Congressional Whip works with the party’s leadership in Congress to make sure everyone follows the agenda and votes together. They’re the muscle – the enforcer in a smart suit.

CIA agents make it their business to be intelligent. They may know more about you than you think. But what do you know about the CIA?

The annual State of the Union Address is the only speech that the President delivers in person to the public and all three branches of government at the same time.

Promises might just seem like words, but in the legal system and government, they’re crucial. Oath of Office is part of a tradition that dates back hundreds of years.

They’re the shadowy agents who keep the President safe – but what is the Secret Service and why was it formed?

The President’s Cabinet is made up of the most important people in the Executive Branch of government. But who are they and what are their roles?

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.

What actual powers does the President have? Well, as it turns out – a lot. Including the power to make new orders at the stroke of a pen.

One of the most powerful tools the President of the United States has is the veto - but what is it and how has it evolved over time?

One-term Presidents are often overlooked – but what makes William Taft’s time in office memorable is the fact that it was defined by a series of unusual firsts.

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?

As the First Lady of the Black Press, Ethel Payne wielded her first amendment right to ask the tough questions and hold those in power to account.