The March of Time
FDR Address to American Youth Congress 2/10/1940
MOT 1940: ADDRESS TO AMERICAN YOUTH CONGRESS: President Franklin D. Roosevelt (1882-1945) (SOT) 'It has been said that some of you are communists... very unpopular term... no American right... to subvert the Government & the Constitution...
The March of Time
US Senator La Follette
MOT 1945: U.S. SENATOR LA FOLLETTE: CU Door 'Mr. LaFollette Wisconsin.' WS U.S. Senator Robert M. La Follette Jr. (1895-1953) table talking w/ man. REPRISAL: MS La Follette '...congress is neither adequately equipped nor properly...
Cerebellum
America's Documents Of Freedom 1787-1796 - Federalist Papers 1787-1788
Our country’s destiny has been shaped by those who gave of their leadership, wisdom and sometimes their lives. Our American’s Documents of Freedom have recorded the evolution of our republic down through the years. This program focuses...
Hip Hughes History
Executive Actions Explained: American Government Review
What are Executive Actions? What is an Executive Action? In this lecture we trace the Constitutional origins of Executive power and summarize Presidential Actions including the almighty Executive Order.
Mr. Beat
The American Presidential Election of 1788-1789
The very first in a very long series about the American presidential elections from 1788 to the present. I hope to have them done by Election Day 2016. Did you know that five different Johns ran for President in 1788? Woah!
Hip Hughes History
Federalist Paper #78 Explained: Government Review
HipHughes tackles the elusive Federalist Paper #78 and Hamilton's defense of the judiciary. A super duper starting point for kids wrapping their head around the big idea.Great for flippers, test review or just for plain ole' learning fun!
Cerebellum
America's Documents Of Freedom 1775-1786 - The Articles Of Confederation 1776
The documents our predecessors left for us contain a written record of our history, and bear witness to why we are who we are and how our democracy evolved. In this video we look at the documents that come from the tumultuous...
Mediacorp
Mystical Islam: Exploring Indonesia's Tolerance and Tradition
This video explores the mystical Islamic practices in Jogjakarta, Central Java, Indonesia. It highlights the syncretism of beliefs, including Hindu, Buddhist, Sufi, and animist, within the Kujawa version of Islam. Deciphering Indonesia,...
Hip Hughes History
Calling for a Constitutional Convention by the States
What is Article V and how can it lead to a new Constitutional Convention? An overview of the issue. Perfect for Government students and those who like to engage in political debate.
The Business Professor
What are administrative agencies
This Video Explains: What are administrative agencies
Hip Hughes History
The 1792 Election Explained
A short summary of the second Presidential election of George Washington.
Soliloquy
Why is Puerto Rico not part of the United States of America?
Puerto Rico is an unincorporated territory of the United States of America? She sits in an in-between limbo, neither a state or an independent nation. So how did Puerto Rico become owned by, but not part of America?
The Business Professor
Appeal to US Supreme Court
This Video Explains Appeals to the US Supreme Court
The Business Professor
Strict Scrutiny and Constitutional Review
This Video Explains Strict Scrutiny and Constitutional Review
Mr. Beat
Can Congress Have Term Limits
In episode 46 of Supreme Court Briefs, Arkansas tries to get rid of career politicians through indirect term limits. Yeah but is it legal?
Cerebellum
American Presidents - The Early Presidents
The Presidency of the United States is the most powerful position in the nation, and is often referred to as the “leader of the free world”. Their power is only equaled by the massive responsibility they hold. They are not always...
Mazz Media
The Fifth Amendment: Rights of the Accused
This video examines the Fifth Amendment of the United States Constitution and the rights of citizens accused of crimes. Students will learn about Miranda rights and self-incrimination. Viewers will also come to understand what it means...
Mediacorp
Examining the Focus on the Gay Community in Indonesia
This video discusses a concerned group that focuses on criticizing and opposing the gay community, criminalizing sex outside of marriage, and imposing their own moral values on Indonesian society. It highlights the importance of...
The Wall Street Journal
The Imperial Presidency?
Has the office of the president, over the years, become too powerful for American democracy? And is this what the founding fathers had in mind?
Curated Video
The Road to Athenian Democracy
What forms of government preceded democracy and how did this pave the way for the ancient Athenians to invent democracy?
Cerebellum
America's Documents Of Freedom 1787-1796 - The Bill Of Rights Proposed 1789, Ratified 1791
Our country’s destiny has been shaped by those who gave of their leadership, wisdom and sometimes their lives. Our American’s Documents of Freedom have recorded the evolution of our republic down through the years. This program focuses...
The Business Professor
The Role of the Judiciary in the US Legal System
In this video, we explore the crucial role of the judiciary in the US legal system. Join us as we delve into how the judiciary acts as a check on the executive and legislative branches, ensuring that laws passed meet constitutional...
Cerebellum
America's Documents Of Freedom 1215-1774 - The Magna Carta 1215
American democracy has a lineage of written records that we can trace to show the development of our nation, and how each document builds on those before it to make our foundation of freedom stronger. In this video we look at the...
Curated Video
Democracy
We’re often taught that it was the ancient Greeks who invented our democracy. What they forget to mention is the group of Native Americans who helped showed us the way.