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Filibusters: Stalling Tactics in the Senate
This video explains the concept of filibusters in the United States Senate. It covers how senators use filibustering to delay or block bills, the historical background of the tactic, and the role of cloture in ending debates. Learn about...
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The Joint Committee: Creating a Compromise Bill
This video explains the role of the joint, or conference, committee in the lawmaking process. It discusses how members of the House and Senate work together to merge different versions of a bill into one compromise bill, which is then...
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How Committees Shape Laws: The Journey of a Bill
This video explains how bills are reviewed and amended by committees in the House of Representatives and Senate. It details how committees act as gatekeepers, deciding which bills move forward, make markups, or are set aside. Learn about...
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How a Bill Becomes a Law: From Idea to Legislation
This video explains the process of how an idea becomes a law in the United States. It walks through the steps, from everyday citizens coming up with ideas, to members of Congress writing bills, and how the bill is introduced in either...
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Checks and Balances: How the US Government Limits Power
This video explains the system of checks and balances that ensures no branch of government becomes too powerful. It shows how Congress, the president, and the Supreme Court can limit each other's authority, including the ability to...
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The Powers and Responsibilities of Congress
Learn about the powers granted to Congress, including the authority to make laws, pass the national budget, and oversee the executive branch. Discover the unique powers of the House of Representatives and the Senate, such as impeachment...
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The Final Steps: How a Bill Becomes a Law
This video explains the final steps in the lawmaking process, including the votes in the House and Senate, the role of the president in signing or vetoing a bill, and what happens if there’s a tie or a veto. Learn about the simple...
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Understanding the 11th Amendment: A Key Change in U.S. Constitution
Discover the significance of the 11th Amendment, ratified in 1795, which addresses sovereign immunity and limits the ability to sue states in federal court. Originating from the case of Chisholm v. Georgia, this amendment highlights the...
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Demystifying Cryptocurrencies and NFTs: Understanding How They Work
Get answers to your questions about cryptocurrencies and NFTs, including how they function, their decentralization, and the environmental impact. Learn about blockchain, mining, and the origins of cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin. Demystify...
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The Sixteenth Amendment: A Milestone in American Taxation
Explore the history and significance of the Sixteenth Amendment to the United States Constitution, which granted Congress the power to levy income taxes. Learn about the context of its creation, its implications for government revenue,...
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Understanding the Executive Branch of US State Government
Explore the powers and responsibilities of the executive branch in state government, including the role of the governor and key officials such as the lieutenant governor, treasurer, controller, secretary of state, and attorney general....
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Understanding US State Government Structure
Gain insight into the structure of state governments, including their resemblance to the federal system and the roles of the executive, legislative, and judicial branches. Learn about the significance of state constitutions in organizing...
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The Enduring Legacy of George Washington
Explore the final years of George Washington at Mount Vernon and his lasting legacy as a foundational figure in American history. Discover his impact through monuments like Mount Rushmore and the Washington Monument, his portrayal on the...
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The Australian Platypus
What a strange creature is the Platypus. Although it lays eggs like a bird, it suckles it s young like mammals. It is one of only two egg-laying mammals, Monotremes.
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Hands-On Continuous Integration and Automation with Jenkins - The Course Overview
This video gives an overview of the entire course.
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AWS Certified Solutions Architect Associate (SAA-C03) - AWS Cost Explorer
AWS Cost Explorer gives granular detail about your spending in AWS, so there's no more surprises when your month-end bill comes in.
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Reforming Federal Laws that Slow Marijuana Research
Marijuana is classified as a Schedule I drug, making it difficult for researchers to study, and difficult to understand how it may help or harm our health. A recently passed bill is aimed at making marijuana research easier to conduct,...
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How to Detect Counterfeit Banknotes
Discover the secrets to identifying counterfeit banknotes in this informative segment. Experts explain the TLT method (Touch, Look, Tilt) and reveal the unique characteristics of genuine euro notes. Learn how to spot fakes and understand...
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How to lower your home insurance premium
Homeowners insurance costs are on the rise across the country. But there are still things you can do to reduce your monthly bill. Here are some tips to consider.
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Democratic Laws
Dr. Forrester reviews how a democratic government works. She discusses why laws are enacted and the process involved in passing a law.
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The Branches of Government
Dr. Forrester reviews the three branches of federal government. She then gives an example of how a bill becomes law.
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What are Unalienable Rights?
What are unalienable rights and why are they so important? In this video, we explore why Thomas Jefferson included them for the first time in the Declaration of Independence.
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Making Change Using Bills and Coins
Mr. Addit reviews the methods for calculating the correct change with coins and bills.