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The Ongoing Debate Around Gerrymandering and Redistricting
This video discusses how some states are addressing gerrymandering by using non-political entities for redistricting. It covers the 2019 Supreme Court case Rucho v. Common Cause, which ruled partisan gerrymandering claims outside the...
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The Process for Filling a Supreme Court Vacancy
This video explains how Supreme Court justices are nominated and confirmed, covering the role of the President, Senate Judiciary Committee, and the Senate. It also discusses lifetime appointments and the process for filling vacancies,...
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How the Supreme Court Makes and Announces Its Decisions
This video explains the process by which the U.S. Supreme Court makes its decisions, including the review of briefs, oral arguments, and private conferences. Learn how the justices reach a majority opinion and the role of dissenting and...
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How Cases Reach the U.S. Supreme Court
This video explains the process by which cases are selected and heard by the U.S. Supreme Court, including the role of appeals, writs of certiorari, and the rule of four. It also covers the types of cases that originate directly in the...
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The Role and Powers of the U.S. Supreme Court
This video explains the powers of the U.S. Supreme Court, focusing on its role in judicial review and interpreting the Constitution. Learn how the Court checks the powers of other government branches and the limits placed on the Court's...
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The Early History of the U.S. Supreme Court
This video explores the creation and development of the U.S. Supreme Court, from its establishment in 1787 to the Judiciary Act of 1869, which set the number of justices at nine. Learn about the court's early challenges, its evolving...
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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 Judicial Branch: Understanding the US Court System
This video covers the role of the judicial branch, which interprets the laws of the United States. It explains the structure of the federal courts, including the Supreme Court, and discusses how justices are appointed for life to handle...
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Thurgood Marshall: The First African American Supreme Court Justice
This video explores Thurgood Marshall’s historic appointment to the Supreme Court in 1967 by President Lyndon Johnson and his legacy as a justice. Known for his strong stance on civil rights, Justice Marshall advocated for the rights of...
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Thurgood Marshall’s Rise: From Appeals Court to Solicitor General
This video covers Thurgood Marshall’s legal career in the 1960s, starting with his appointment to the US Court of Appeals by President John F. Kennedy. Learn how Marshall’s decisions upheld civil rights and privacy, leading to his role...
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How the Supreme Court Selects and Decides Cases
Learn how a case gets heard by the Supreme Court, starting with the Rule of Four, where four justices must agree to review a case. Discover the process of oral arguments, written briefs, and how the Court announces its decisions through...
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The Role of the Supreme Court
Discover the critical role of the Supreme Court in interpreting the Constitution and determining the legality of laws through judicial review. Learn how Supreme Court justices are appointed, how they review cases, and how their decisions...
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How the Separation of Catherine and Henry VIII Formed the Church of England
Henry VIII's pursuit of an annulment from Catherine of Aragon led to a dramatic conflict that ultimately resulted in England's break from the Catholic Church. Catherine remained resolute in her stance as the legitimate Queen of England,...
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The Political and Cultural Influence of Catherine of Aragon
Catherine of Aragon remained deeply committed to education, not only mastering English but also advocating for her daughter Mary's learning and supporting academic institutions. Her influence made it fashionable to educate daughters....
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Understanding the Judicial Branch in US State Government
Delve into the powers and responsibilities of the judicial branch in state government, including the role of the state supreme court and lower courts. Learn how the judiciary interprets laws and ensures they align with the state...
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JavaScript Mastery from Zero to Hero - Prepare for Coding Interviews - Using IndexOf in JavaScript King’s Court - Example II
In this video, you will see the second example of using the IndexOf in the King’s Court RPG. This clip is from the chapter "Data Structures - From Zero to Intermediate" of the series "JavaScript Mastery from Zero to Hero - Prepare for...
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JavaScript Mastery from Zero to Hero - Prepare for Coding Interviews - Using the IndexOf in the King’s Court RPG - Example I
In this video, you will see the first example of using the IndexOf in the King’s Court RPG. This clip is from the chapter "Data Structures - From Zero to Intermediate" of the series "JavaScript Mastery from Zero to Hero - Prepare for...
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CISSP Crash Course - Understand and Comply with Investigations
This video explains evidence collection, forensics, and handling investigations. This clip is from the chapter "Security Operations" of the series "CISSP Crash Course".This section covers domain 7, which focuses on security operations.
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Queer Theory in A Midsummer Night's Dream: Dissolving Normative Boundaries
This segment delves into how "A Midsummer Night's Dream" challenges normative sexual behaviors and binary oppositions through its characters and their desires. It highlights the role of Puck as an agent of chaos and queer energy,...
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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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William Penn
Dr. Forrester tells story of William Penn, the father of the city of Philadelphia and the founder of the state of Pennsylvania.
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Terms of Office
Dr. Forrester talks about our three-tiered form of government. She gives an overview of each branch of government and discusses how officials are elected.
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Why Are Tennis Balls Fuzzy?
The fuzz on a tennis ball is important because it helps the ball to spin and slow down. The fuzz also makes the sport easy on the spectators by making the ball easier to follow. You must have seen tennis greats like Serena Williams,...
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The Taming of the Shrew 1.1 Scene Summary
Explore Act 1, Scene 1 of "The Taming of the Shrew," where Lucentio arrives in Padua to study but becomes enchanted by Bianca. His plan to woo her under the guise of a tutor sets the stage for comedic pursuits and schemes.