Sherman Grinberg Film Library
Pres. Harry Truman addresses Congress on the protections of owners and workers during government seizure of a business
President Harry S Truman at podium with Vice President Alben Barkley behind him addresses Congress about how the Constitution provides for protections of property owners during government operation [in this case, with regard to...
Sherman Grinberg Film Library
Pres. Franklin Roosevelt's fireside chat on reorganization of the judiciary
Title card: "End Court Rule - F.D.R." superimposed over Pres. Franklin D. Roosevelt / MS SOT Roosevelt speaking on the outstanding question of the day "The Supreme Court" in one of his fireside chats. He answers the charge that he is...
Sherman Grinberg Film Library
Vote to repeal Prohibition passes in 1933
New York Daily News front page, with headline 'You Can Drink! Repeal Voted', over photos of a crowded bar and a smiling former NY Gov. Al Smith (who worked for the repeal of Prohibition) // New Jersey: flat, open cart stands at loading...
Hearst Metrotone News
U.S. Vice President Thomas Marshall ratifies the 19th amendment on August 26, 1920, giving women the right to vote.
U.S. Vice President Thomas Marshall ratifies the 19th amendment on August 26, 1920, giving women the right to vote.
AFP News Agency
CLEAN : US justifies airstrikes against Iran-backed militias in Iraq, Syria as self-defense
White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki justifies retaliatory airstrikes fired Sunday against "Iran-backed militias" on the Iraq-Syria border, citing President Joe Biden's authority under Article II of the US Constitution to use military...
AFP News Agency
CLEAN : Sotheby's 'on track for a record year' with Giacometti, Kahlo, Monet
Sotheby's presents its fall sales with highlights including Giacometti, Kahlo, Monet or a rare original printing of the US Constitution (Footage by AFPTV via Getty Images)
Bill of Rights Institute
Constitutional Principles: Separation of Powers
Why is separation of powers within a government important for protecting freedom? How does the United States Constitution organize the nation's governing bodies in order to ensure powers are limited and balanced? This video illustrates...
Curated OER
Constitution Lecture 5: Federalism vs. Nationalism
What is the difference between federalism and nationalism and how did those differences shape the US Constitution? This is the focus of lecture five in a series on understanding the US Constitution. Centralized powers, the role of the...
Curated OER
US Government Review Part 1 - 3 Branches of Government
A fun and interesting teacher describes the three branches of the US government. His lecture style and ability to explain with good examples could be a really big help to older students needing a tutorial or extra support in...
Curated OER
Constitution Lecture 6: Who is the Ultimate Arbiter?
Is there one ultimate arbiter who has the final say on issues or questions related to whether as act is constitutional or not? Lecture six discusses the powers each branch of the government has in making final judgments on constitutional...
Curated OER
The US Government
This is an unusual video, but it contains some helpful tools that could be useful for teaching elementary aged children the basics of the US government. There is no narration to accompany this clip, but the slide show at the beginning is...
Curated OER
Brief Overview of All Types of Government!
A video for a high school government class defines five major forms of government (monarchy, anarchy, oligarchy, democracy, and republic) and compares them in terms of pros and cons for society. The video is good, but it does highlight...
Curated OER
Constitution Lectures 2: Interpreting the Constitution
Part two of this nine-part series on the US government continues questioning the intentions and validity of the US Constitution. This is a great lecture for more mature learners looking to understand the Constitution and its legitimacy.
Curated OER
Constitution Lecture 4: Democracy or Republic?
Part four defines oligarchy, monarchy, republic, and democracy. Each type of government is defined in terms of its linguistic and historical origins and how rights are granted in each form of government. Give your upper graders a clear...
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: The Preamble to the Constitution
This video lesson from Khan Academy discusses The Preamble to the Constitution. This lesson is intended for students taking high school or college level American Government and Civics courses, including the AP Government course.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Democratic Ideals in the Preamble to the Us Constitution
This video lesson from Khan Academy discusses the semocratic ideals in the Preamble to the US Constitution. This lesson is intended for students taking high school or college level American Government and Civics courses, including the AP...
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Article v of the Constitution
This video lesson from Khan Academy discusses Article V of the Constitution. This lesson is intended for students taking high school or college level American Government and Civics courses, including the AP Government course.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: The Constitution of the United States
This resource from Khan Academy provides a lesson about the Constitution of the United States. This lesson is intended for students taking high school or college level American Government and Civics courses, including the AP Government...
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: The Impact of Constitutional Compromises on Us Today
This video lesson from Khan Academy discusses the impact of constitutional compromises on us today. This lesson is intended for students taking high school or college level American Government and Civics courses, including the AP...
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Article Vii of the Constitution
This video lesson from Khan Academy discusses the Article VII of the Constitution, the process by which the Constitution was ratified. This lesson is intended for students taking high school or college level American Government and...
Cyberbee
We the People, Behind the Scenes With Ben Franklin
An interactive website about Ben Franklin and the framing of the US Constitution.
Center For Civic Education
60 Second Civics: The World's First Written Framework for National Government
Today we discuss how the Constitution is the world's first framework for national government and how it influence future governments.