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Checks and Balances
The U.S. Constitution ensures no part of the government has too much power through a system called checks and balances.
One Minute History
195 - The War of the Spanish Succession - One Minute History
The House of Habsburg, one of the most influential royal houses in European history, played a pivotal role in shaping the continent's political landscape. Among their many significant contributions, the War of the Spanish...
Curated Video
Separation of Powers
The U.S. federal government consists of three branches: Legislative, Executive, and Judicial. Each one has a distinct role, ensuring a balance of power that protects the institution.
Mazz Media
Equal Protection and Extending Rights
This program examines how the Supreme Court refused to recognize the intention of the Fourteenth Amendment and the equal protection clause. Students will learn about the concept of “separate but equal” and about the Supreme Court...
Curated Video
The Ninth and Tenth Amendment: Equal Protection Under the Law
Students will learn that the Ninth Amendment in the Bill of Rights states that the rights of citizens are not limited to those rights spelled out in the constitution. The program discusses that the Tenth Amendment was intended to...
Mazz Media
Equal Protection and Extending Rights
This program examines how the Supreme Court refused to recognize the intention of the Fourteenth Amendment and the equal protection clause. Students will learn about the concept of "separate but equal" and about the Supreme Court...
Curated Video
Equal Protection Under the Law
EQUAL PROTECTION UNDER THE LAW
CHAPTER 1. The Ninth & Tenth
Amendment
Students will learn that the Ninth Amendment in the Bill of Rights states that the rights of citizens are not limited to those rights spelled...
CHAPTER 1. The Ninth & Tenth
Amendment
Students will learn that the Ninth Amendment in the Bill of Rights states that the rights of citizens are not limited to those rights spelled...
Mazz Media
Federal Government
This live-action video program is about the term Federal Government. The program is designed to reinforce and support a student's comprehension and retention of the term Federal Government through use of video footage, photographs,...
Backstory Radio
Back Story Radio: Tyrannophobia: The Uses & Abuses of Executive Power
Backstory program on Executive Power and how it is has been used or abused over the years. The American History Guys explore this issue by looking at various presidents and public reaction throughout American history. Audio and...
Center For Civic Education
60 Second Civics: The Elements of Democracy Part 89: Separation of Powers
How do you prevent government from abusing its power? Learn the answer on today's podcast.
Center For Civic Education
60 Second Civics: Philadelphia Convention Part 38: Balance of Power
The delegates address the representation of new states.
Center For Civic Education
60 Second Civics: Episode 311: The Framers and the Balance of Power
What were the delegates' thoughts on the balance of power?
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Nye on China and the Use of Power
Nick Burns, professor at Harvard Kennedy School, in conversation with professor and author Joe Nye about the pros and cons of extending Chinese influence beyond its borders. [11:24]
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Us History: 1754 1800: Constitution
The US Constitution established three branches of government: legislative, executive, and judicial. In this video, Kim discusses how the Framers employed the concepts of separation of powers and checks and balances to limit the power of...
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Powell and the First Gulf War
General Colin Powell discusses how the United States balanced the use of sanctions, diplomacy and military force during the First Gulf War. [10:37]