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Geography Now
Exploring the Territories of the United States
This video provides an engaging overview of the inhabited territories of the United States, including American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands, Puerto Rico, and the US Virgin Islands. The host delves into the unique...
Wonderscape
The Twenty-Third Amendment: Voting Rights for Washington, D.C.
This video explains the Twenty-Third Amendment, ratified in 1961, which grants the residents of Washington, D.C. the right to vote in presidential elections. Learn how this amendment provides limited electoral votes for the capital...
Curated Video
Ousted ambassador: Removal aided shady interests
Former U.S. Ukraine Ambassador Marie Yovanovitch opened the second day of Trump impeachment hearings Friday declaring that her abrupt removal by President Donald Trump's administration played into the hands of "shady interests the world...
Hip Hughes History
The Election of 1860 Explained
A summary of the most consequential Presidential Election in US History, the election of Abraham Lincoln.
The Wall Street Journal
Opinion Live: What Happens Next?
With the polls closed & new players in the House and Senate elected, Paul Gigot, Kim Strassel, Dan Henninger & Marie Harf break down the results of the U.S. election and what they mean for the future of politics, policy, the economy and...
TLDR News
What if There's No Winner? What if Trump Doesn't Leave? President Pelosi? - State of the Election
There's a lot going on at the moment. One of the many worries is that the 2020 election won't produce a clear result and will end up in chaos. Democrats are worried Trump might not hand over the office peacefully; Republicans are...
TLDR News
How Does the Electoral College Work? What Will Happen in 2020 & What if There's a Tie? - TLDR News
The Electoral College is a complicated beast and is the grouping who truly elect the US President and Vice President. Due to its important function, we thought it would be useful to explain how it works, especially because things might...
Next Animation Studio
Brazil's biometric voting system: How it works
On October 5, 2014, Brazil will hold the first round of its presidential elections, along with elections for one-third of the Federal Senate, the entire Chamber of Deputies, state governors and state legislatures.
Institute for New Economic Thinking
Ukraine & the Future of Europe: The moderators question
Learn the panelists views about the right wing nationalists in the Ukraine and what impact they have on the country.<br/>
Ukraine & the Future of Europe, Part 5
Ukraine & the Future of Europe, Part 5
The Wall Street Journal
WSJ Pollsters Discuss Midterm Lessons
Two WSJ pollsters discuss the U.S. midterm election, including what it says about the state of the nation's politics and how it will shape the 2024 presidential election.
The Wall Street Journal
Arkansas Sen. Tom Cotton on the Republican Agenda After the Midterms
Following the midterms, Arkansas Sen. Tom Cotton discusses why the Republicans didn’t win over more swing voters and how they’ll use their new share of power in Washington.
Curated Video
Hail to the Chief: Presidential Elections
Presidential Elections brings the electoral process to life. Students will learn about political "platforms" and party "tickets," as well as fascinating facts about former presidents that will stimulate classroom discussion. In...
Wonderscape
History Kids: The Presidential Election Process
The video discusses the process of becoming President of the United States, including the constitutional requirements, the steps in the election process, and the role of the Electoral College. It provides a basic understanding of how...
PBS
Should We Have More Than 2 Major Political Parties? | America From Scratch
The advantages and disadvantages of the United States' two-party system are the focus of a short PBS video. After listening to a series of political scientists, viewers are asked whether they think the United States should change its...
PBS
Should We Have a President? | America From Scratch
Legislative, judicial, executive—the founding fathers of the United States set up the three branches of government to act as a system of checks and balances. But what if the presidency was eliminated? Viewers of a short video consider...
PBS
Election Day | All About the Holidays
Election Day, the first Tuesday after November 1, is the focus of a short PBS video that details why that date was chosen, where ballots can be cast, and why it's important to vote.
C-SPAN
Bell Ringer: Special Sessions of Congress: Truman's Turnip Day Speech
One of the checks and balances built into the United States Constitution, is the president's ability to call a special session of Congress. A bell ringer, designed to stir interest in this check that president has on the legislative...
C-SPAN
Bell Ringer: The Role of the President's Cabinet
Get the class rolling with two short videos designed to launch research into and discussion of the role of the President's Cabinet. The first clip focusses on George Washington's vision for the Cabinet while the second looks at how the...
PBS
GI Forum Mobilizes
The GI Forum, a group of Mexican-Americans focused on getting their fellow citizens to the polls in the 1960 election introduces young historians to Hector Garcia who helped President Johnson create reforms for ethnic minority...
C-SPAN
On This Day: Citizens United v. Federal Election Commission
What is free speech? And does it apply to corporations looking to support federal campaigns? As decided in the controversial Citizens United ruling, the Supreme Court determined that corporations have the same rights as people and can...
C-SPAN
On This Day: Bush v. Gore is Decided by the Supreme Court
Most Americans expect to wake up the morning after a presidential election knowing who won. That didn't happen during the 2000 election between Republican George W. Bush and Democrat Al Gore. The Supreme Court had to weigh in on a messy...
C-SPAN
On This Day: Barack Obama Becomes the First African American to Win a Presidential Election
The election of Barack Obama in 2008 was a watershed moment in African American and American history. Using clips from the acceptance and concession speeches, as well as the words of outgoing president, George H. W. Bush, budding...
Curated Video
President George W. Bush 2001 Inaugural Address
Soon after the world entered the 21st century, George Walker Bush was sworn in as the 43rd president of the United States. With days of inspiration, terrorism, and cooperation ahead of him, President Bush addresses the country with a...
C-SPAN
President Clinton 1993 Inaugural Address
The theme of President William Jefferson Clinton's 1993 inaugural speech was renewal. Focusing on change for the future and peaceful diplomacy, the 42nd president of the United States addresses a hopeful nation nearing the turn of...