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Pbs Learning Media: Political Ideology: Crash Course Government and Politics
In this episode, we look at political ideology in America. We're going to focus on liberals and conservatives and talk about the influencers of both of these viewpoints. It's important to remember that political ideologies don't always...
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Pbs Learning Media: Founding Principles: Final Principles
Through a study of foundational documents like the Federalist Papers (#10, #37, and #85), students learn about the most important principles at the core of American democracy. The episode covers the separation of powers, checks and...
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Pbs Learning Media: Founding Principles: Separation of Powers
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...
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Pbs Learning Media: Founding Principles: The Judiciary
Learn about how the Judicial Branch works. How does the Supreme Court interpret the Constitution? What's the difference between a "living" and "dead" Constitution? Is the power of judicial review established in the Constitution? In this...
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Pbs Learning Media: Founding Principles: The Presidency
Explore the history and responsibilities of the presidency. Students watch video, learn about the rules and responsibilities of the presidency, and craft an argumentative essay answering the question: Is the president the most powerful...
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Pbs Learning Media: Founding Principles: Electoral Behavior and Voter Turnout
Electoral behavior and trends in voter turnout are explored. Through a study of foundational documents like the Constitution, particularly the Bill of Rights, students learn about how suffrage- the right to vote- has changed over time,...
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Pbs Learning Media: Founding Principles: Federalism
Explore the history and practice of American Federalism in this episode from Founding Principles: American Governance in Action. Students watch video, study and analyze primary source documents like The Federalist Papers, and craft an...
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Pbs Learning Media: Hamilton's America: The Federalist Papers
In this resource from GREAT PERFORMANCES: "Hamilton's America," learn how founding father Alexander Hamilton, along with his compatriots James Madison and John Jay, helped shape a new path for the struggling American republic with their...