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,...

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.

This Video Explains: What are administrative agencies

A short summary of the second Presidential election of George Washington.

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?

This Video Explains Strict Scrutiny and Constitutional Review

This Video Explains Appeals to the US Supreme Court

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...

In episode 46 of Supreme Court Briefs, Arkansas tries to get rid of career politicians through indirect term limits. Yeah but is it legal?

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...

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...

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?

What forms of government preceded democracy and how did this pave the way for the ancient Athenians to invent democracy?

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...

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...

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...

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.

This video explores the reasons and justifications for having intellectual property rights. Discover how these rights allow individuals to efficiently use and protect their intangible creations, providing incentives for further innovation.

Understanding the U.S. Constitution: 2. This clip explains how the U.S. government only exists because its citizens consent to be governed by it.

The Equal Rights Amendment proposes to protect women and other marginalized genders under the U.S. Constitution - so why hasn't it been ratified?

At first there were 13 – now there are 50! But what gives each US state the power to control its own laws and when does federal law take over?

In 1974, US House Representative for Texas, Barbara Jordan delivered an impassioned speech on the power and meaning of the U.S. Constitution. Delivered on primetime television to critical acclaim during the coverage of the infamous...

Understanding the U.S. Constitution: 9. This clip outlines the powers and limitations of the Federal Government in comparison to State Governments.

This video explores the evolving Indian identity by asking people in New Delhi what it means to be Indian. The video highlights that the concept of a unified Indian identity is a relatively modern construct that emerged during the fight...