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Colonial House: Government Systems in Colonial Times
Settler's government system was based off whomever was chosen by the Engliish Governement. The individual had total power and determined the culture and future of the colony. -
Schoolhouse Rock!: Three Ring Government
This clip describes the separation of powers in the United States government. The three branches of the government are the Executive branch, the Legislative branch, and the Judicial branch. Each branch performs checks on the other to ensure that no one branch becomes more powerful than the other two. -
Liberty's Kids: A New Form of Government
Benjamin Franklin describes to Sarah and James the new form of government envisioned by James Madison and George Washington. It has three branches of government: judicial, executive, and legislative. Ben Franklin explains the power that each branch yields and discusses the debate among the delegates about the number of representatives held by each state. -
Crash Course: Government and Politics: Checks and Balances
Craig explains why the Founding Fathers implemented checks and balances into the government and how this concept keeps all the branches equal and in check. -
This Is America, Charlie Brown: National Government
This clip describes the democratic voting process, which determines how individuals gain power. -
Sign in or create an account to view this clipThe Simpsons: A Little Girl is Losing Faith in Democracy
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During an essay contest, Lisa Simpson shares an impassioned speech about corruption in the United States government. The events that follow suggest the opposite: that the government is fighting corruption and serving the people. By contrast, another contestant shares his perspective of America as a land of opportunity for his immigrant family. -
Sign in or create an account to view this clipSicko: Socialized Medicine
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Former First Lady Hillary Clinton championed a socialist approach to affordable health care so that all Americans would have coverage. Her plan sparked national debate, and references were made to the 1962 short film, "Red Nightmare," because her plan called for heavy government control. -
Sign in or create an account to view this clipTrumbo: The Communist Test
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Trumbo and his daughter talk about communism. When she asks him if she's also a communist, he gives her a quick test to determine if she has communist beliefs. -
Sign in or create an account to view this clip1984: Who Controls the Past
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Winston, working in the Ministry of Truth, edits historical records and news to comply with the political agenda of the present totalitarian society. -
Sign in or create an account to view this clipA King in New York: We Must Combat Power
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King Shahdov is introduced to Rupert, a young boy who is an editor of the school magazine. Rupert goes off on a rant about political power and freedom. He claims that politics antagonize the people and that passports and monopolies place restrictions on individuals. He advocates for democratic values.
