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Crash Course
The Bicameral Congress: Crash Course Government and Politics
In which Craig Benzine teaches you about the United States Congress, and why it's bicameral, and what bicameral means. Craig tells you what the Senate and House of Representatives are for, some of the history of the institutions, and...
Curated Video
How do elections work in different countries?
Pupil outcome: I can explain different types of elections that exist across the world. Key learning points: - There are two main voting systems: First Past The Post and Proportional Representation, although other variations exist. -...
Curated Video
Does the UK’s democracy need reform?
Pupil outcome: I can evaluate the pros and cons of democracy in the UK. Key learning points: - There are both pros and cons to the current form of democracy in the UK. - Electoral reform could improve democracy in the UK, for example,...
Curated Video
Are elections truly fair?
Pupil outcome: I can identify different voting systems and analyse the strengths and weaknesses of each. Key learning points: - There are two main voting systems: first-past-the-post and proportional representation. - Advantages of...
John D Ruddy
The Electoral College - John Talks
Let me know what you think of the format of John Talks and suggest other topics to discuss!
Soliloquy
Could Trump win under a Proportional System?
Could Trump or Sanders win if the US used a proportional system? The United States uses first passed the post for its electoral system, but many have argued that a proportional system would better represent the nation in the house of...
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: The Constitution and the Constitutional Convention
In this video, historian Joe Ellis and Aspen Institute President and CEO Walter Isaacson discuss the Constitutional Convention and the replacement of the Articles of Confederation, the Virginia Plan and national government vs. states...
Center For Civic Education
60 Second Civics:the Philadelphia Convention:representation in the Virginia Plan
The Virginia Plan proposed proportional representation and a government with three branches.
Center For Civic Education
60 Second Civics: The Debate Over Proportional Representation
Proportional representation was the most controversial part of the Virginia Plan. Find out why on today's podcast.
Center For Civic Education
60 Second Civics: The Philadelphia Convention Part 14: The Great Compromise
The Great Compromise finally broke the impasse at the Philadelphia Convention over representation in Congress.
Center For Civic Education
60 Second Civics: Episode 1621: Equal vs. Proportional Representation
One of the most important agreements at the Philadelphia Convention was about representation.
Center For Civic Education
60 Second Civics: Episode 305: Three Fifths Compromise
We examine the Southern position in the debate over proportional representation.
Center For Civic Education
60 Second Civics:philadelphia Convention Part 36: Three Fifths Compromise
We examine the Northern position in the debate over proportional representation.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Article I of the Us Constitution
Jeffrey Rosen of the National Constitution Center in conversation with Walter Isaacson of the Aspen Institute about Article I of the Constitution. [10:43]
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Madison's Role in the Constitutional Convention in 1787
Lynne Cheney, author of "James Madison: A Life Reconsidered" in conversation with Walter Isaacson of the Aspen Institute about the role of James Madison at the Constitutional Convention. [7:05]