Instructional Video
PBS

Pbs Learning Media: Founding Principles: Separation of Powers

9th - 10th
Explore the history and importance of the separation of powers in this episode from Founding Principles: American Governance in Action. Through a study of foundational documents like the Declaration of Independence, the Articles of...
Instructional Video
PBS

Pbs Learning Media: Crash Course Government and Politics: Separation of Powers and Checks and Balances

9th - 10th
In which Craig Benzine teaches you about the U.S. government's separation of powers and the system of checks and balances. In theory, the legislative branch, the executive branch, and the judicial branch are designed to keep each other...
Instructional Video
Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Multiple Points of Influence Due to Separation of Powers and Checks and Balances

9th - 10th
This video lesson from Khan Academy discusses the points of influence from the separation of powers and checks and balances. This lesson is intended for students taking high school or college level American Government and Civics courses,...
Instructional Video
Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Separation of Powers and Checks and Balances

9th - 10th
This video lesson from Khan Academy discusses the separation of powers and checks and balances. This lesson is intended for students taking high school or college level American Government and Civics courses, including the AP Government...
Audio
Center For Civic Education

60 Second Civics:the Elements of Democracy Part 86:features of Constitutionalism

9th - 10th Standards
Today we learn some of the key features of constitutionalism.
Audio
Center For Civic Education

60 Second Civics: Rights After Independence Pt. 13: Separation of Powers

9th - 10th
What is the separation of powers? Find out on today's podcast.
Audio
Center For Civic Education

60 Second Civics: Federalist 51

9th - 10th
A government with separation of powers is well addressed in Federalist 51. James Madison said that if men were angels, then no government would be needed. But men are not angels, are they? [1 min. 7 secs.]
Audio
Center For Civic Education

60 Second Civics: The Elements of Democracy Part 89: Separation of Powers

9th - 10th
How do you prevent government from abusing its power? Learn the answer on today's podcast.
Audio
Center For Civic Education

60 Second Civics: Episode 337: Powers of the National Government Part 1

9th - 10th
Today, we discuss powers of the national government over the states.
Audio
Center For Civic Education

60 Second Civics: Episode 1556: Separation and Balance of Power

9th - 10th
Today we learn two ways that constitutional governments ensure that no one person or group gets too much power.
Audio
Center For Civic Education

60 Second Civics: Government in Colonial America

9th - 10th
Today we learn about the three branches of colonial governments.
Audio
Center For Civic Education

60 Second Civics: Representation, Separation of Powers and Checks and Balances

9th - 10th
Today we examine the concepts of representation, separation of powers, and checks and balances in early state governments.
Audio
Center For Civic Education

60 Second Civics: Introduction to the Three Branches of Government

9th - 10th Standards
We begin study of the three branches of the U.S. government.
Audio
Center For Civic Education

60 Second Civics: Episode 327: Origins of the Federal Judiciary

9th - 10th
Today, we examine how the judiciary branch completed the system of separation of powers.
Instructional Video
Bill of Rights Institute

Bill of Rights Institute: Constiutional Principles Videos

9th - 10th
Do you understand why separation of powers is important for protecting our freedom? This short, engaging video focuses on the constitutional principle of separation of powers. Clear definitions and graphics, an engaging historical...
Instructional Video
HipHughes History

You Tube: Checks and Balances for Dummies

9th - 10th
First, you are not a dummy. But perhaps you have a yearning to just know about Checks and Balances or perhaps, and more likely, you have an exam! Mr. Hughes serves a heaping serving of simplicity as he takes you through all three...