Instructional Video24:41
Curated Video

Is direct democracy better than representative democracy?

Pre-K - Higher Ed
Pupil outcome: I can recognise what direct and representative democracy are and analyse the strengths and weaknesses of each. Key learning points: - A direct democracy is where people decide on the policy directly, with Switzerland being...
Instructional Video3:26
Curated Video

Greek Direct Democracy

3rd - 8th
This video will explain the way in which Greece became a direct democracy and the problems that the system created for the Greek people.
Podcast4:04
Independent Producers

Direct Democracy in Athens

Pre-K - Higher Ed
Modern campaigning can get pretty dirty, but politicians today are only taking their cues from politicians in ancient Athens. This public radio story describes how direct democracy was carried out in ancient Athens, a Greek city-state....
Instructional Video2:11
Curated Video

Voting in Ancient Athens

9th - Higher Ed
The United States is a representative democracy where people vote for politicians to govern on their behalf – but voting in the direct democracy of ancient Athens was a very different process.
Instructional Video4:10
Wonderscape

Exploring Democracy: Power to the People

K - 5th
This video delves into the essence of democracy, highlighting its origins in ancient Greece and its evolution into modern forms. It underscores the significance of citizen participation in democracies, focusing on the power of voting...
Instructional Video4:50
Curated Video

What Are The Different Types Of Democracy?

Pre-K - Higher Ed
A democracy is simply a system of government where the citizens directly exercise their power and have the right to elect government representatives who collectively create a government body for the entire nation (like a parliament). In...
Instructional Video4:50
Science ABC

What Are The Different Types Of Democracy?

Pre-K - Higher Ed
A democracy is simply a system of government where the citizens directly exercise their power and have the right to elect government representatives who collectively create a government body for the entire nation (like a parliament). In...
Podcast6:16
But Why

How Democracy Works

Pre-K - Higher Ed
Democracy is a form of government in which citizens have input into the rules that govern them. In the United States, people elect representatives at the local, state, and national levels, and those elected representatives make laws....
Instructional Video8:07
History Hit

Michael Scott on Classical Connections: Democracy then and now

12th - Higher Ed
What can we learn about democracy in the ancient world? What was the dynamism like in Athens when it came to democracy?<br/>
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Michael Scott on Classical Connections, Part 7
Instructional Video3:25
Curated Video

How Does a Republic Government Differ from a Democratic One?

Pre-K - Higher Ed
A pure democracy is one where all the citizens of a country take part in the process of making the laws that govern their nation. All these citizens have equal voting rights and, thereby, equal representation at the national level. The...
Instructional Video3:20
Science ABC

How Does a Republic Government Differ from a Democratic One?

Pre-K - Higher Ed
A pure democracy is one where all the citizens of a country take part in the process of making the laws that govern their nation. All these citizens have equal voting rights and, thereby, equal representation at the national level. The...
Instructional Video13:08
TED Talks

César Hidalgo: A bold idea to replace politicians

12th - Higher Ed
César Hidalgo has a radical suggestion for fixing our broken political system: automate it! In this provocative talk, he outlines a bold idea to bypass politicians by empowering citizens to create personalized AI representatives that...
Instructional Video3:26
Jam Campus

WHY YOU SHOULD VOTE | The Song 🇺🇸

6th - 8th
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Instructional Video2:19
Curated Video

What are the Different Forms of Government?

9th - Higher Ed
Every country on Earth is run by some form of government – but there are many different kinds, from autocracies and oligarchies to direct and representative democracies.
Instructional Video12:00
Hip Hughes History

The 17th Amendment Explained: The Constitution for Dummies Series

6th - 12th
Explaining the 17th Amendment to the US Constitution and the direct election of United States Senators by popular vote.
Instructional Video5:09
Wonderscape

Understanding Constitutional Governments and Their Functioning

K - 5th
This video explores the concept of constitutional government, tracing its historical origins and modern implementations. It examines how constitutions act as a framework for governance, detailing the role of constitutions in...
Instructional Video26:57
Wonderscape

History Kids: Forms of Government Around the World

K - 5th
Learn all about the most common forms of government around the world, such as monarchy, constitutional government, democracy, dictatorship and communism. Detailed graphics, diagrams and exciting video, as well as on-screen,...
Instructional Video10:54
TLDR News

What EU Elections Tell Us About How Europe Feels - Brexit Explained

12th - Higher Ed
Last week people across the EU went to the polls to vote for their new representatives in the European Election. This is an important vote and gives us a reading on the feelings of people across, and how they feel about politics and the...
Instructional Video5:28
TED-Ed

Can you solve the fantasy election riddle? | Dennis E. Shasha

Pre-K - Higher Ed
After much debate, the realm has decided dragon jousting may not be the best way to choose its leaders, and has begun transitioning to democracy. Your company was hired to survey the citizens of the land and predict which candidate will...
Instructional Video6:02
TED-Ed

TED-Ed: The rise of modern populism | Takis S. Pappas

Pre-K - Higher Ed
In many democratic countries, charismatic leaders vilify political opponents, disparage institutions, and claim to be for the people. Some critics label this approach as authoritarian or fascist, while others argue that these leaders are...
Instructional Video4:44
TED-Ed

TED-Ed: Can you outsmart a troll (by thinking like one)? | Claire Wardle

Pre-K - Higher Ed
Your town is holding a mayoral election and the stakes have never been higher. You suspect one of the candidates will begin pushing false information to swing the election. As the cybersecurity expert, your job is to inoculate the...
Instructional Video5:14
TED-Ed

TED-Ed: Is safety worth the loss of privacy? | Sarah Stroud and Michael Vazquez

Pre-K - Higher Ed
Your government has introduced a plan to address record-breaking rates of traffic tickets and deadly hovercar accidents. They propose assigning “driver credit scores” to every citizen, but would need to install cameras and microphones in...
Instructional Video2:19
Curated Video

What are the Different Forms of Government?

9th - Higher Ed
Every country on Earth is run by some form of government – but there are many different kinds, from autocracies and oligarchies to direct and representative democracies.
Instructional Video2:36
Makematic

The Election of 1860

K - 8th
The 1860 presidential election, pivotal in U.S. history, catapulted Abraham Lincoln to power, intensified national divisions over slavery, and led directly to the Civil War.