Formal and informal powers of the US president
(View Complete Item Description)Formal and informal powers of the US president.
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Executive and legislative disagreements with the Supreme Court
(View Complete Item Description)Examples of Thomas Jefferson, Abraham Lincoln and Franklin Roosevelt disagreeing with the United States Supreme Court.
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Presidential signing statements
(View Complete Item Description)An introduction to the informal power of presidential signing statements.
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Iron triangles and issue networks
(View Complete Item Description)An overview of Iron triangles and issue networks.
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Changes to the role of the presidency
(View Complete Item Description)John Dickerson shares his views on how the presidency has changed over time with Sal. John Dickerson is co-host of CBS This Morning. He was previously CBS News' Chief Washington Correspondent, Political Director and anchor of Face The Nation. Dickerson is also a contributor to Slate's Political Gabfest and to The Atlantic. During the 2016 presidential campaign, Dickerson moderated CBS News' two presidential debates. Prior to CBS, Dickerson was Slate Magazine's Chief Political correspondent and covered politics for twelve years for Time magazine.
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Categorical grants, mandates, and the Commerce Clause
(View Complete Item Description)How categorical grants, mandates, and the Commerce Clause have been used to expand federal power over state affairs.
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Earmarks, pork barrel projects and logrolling
(View Complete Item Description)Earmarks, pork barrel projects and logrolling.
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The House of Representatives in comparison to the Senate
(View Complete Item Description)Not only do revenue legislation and impeachment proceeding start in the House, but the House is also more more hierarchical and efficient than the Senate.
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McDonald v. Chicago
(View Complete Item Description)A deep dive into McDonald v. Chicago, a 2010 Supreme Court case that ruled that the Second Amendment's right to keep and bear arms for self-defense in one's home is applicable to the states through the Fourteenth Amendment. In this video, Kim discusses the case with litigator Alan Gura and Elizabeth Wydra, President of the Constitutional Accountability Center.
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Roe v. Wade
(View Complete Item Description)A deep dive into Roe v. Wade, a 1973 Supreme Court case that extended the right of privacy to a woman's decision to have an abortion, while recognizing compelling state interests in potential life and maternal health. In this video, Kim discusses the case with AUL Senior Counsel Clarke Forsythe and Professor Melissa Murray.
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How a bill becomes a law
(View Complete Item Description)How a bill becomes a law in the US Congress. Focus on the role of committees.
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Selective incorporation
(View Complete Item Description)The judicial doctrine of selective incorporation and how it uses the due process clause as its justification.
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The Fifth Amendment
(View Complete Item Description)A deep dive into the Fifth Amendment, which requires the government to follow due process of law and includes protections for citizens against self-incrimination and double jeopardy. In this video, Kim discusses the Fifth Amendment with scholars Donald Dripps and Stephen Saltzburg.
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Global Nomads Group: Rwanda Media Curriculum (One Week Lesson Plan)
(View Complete Item Description)How do we, as youth, learn from the conflict in Rwanda to strengthen media access and quality in our own communities? In this program, students will explore the role of the media in Rwanda, before, during, and after the genocide and explore how to expand media access, quality, and equity in their communities and around the world.
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The Sixth Amendment
(View Complete Item Description)A deep dive into the Sixth Amendment, which guarantees citizens the right to a speedy and public trial. In this video, Kim discusses the Sixth Amendment with scholars Stephanos Bibas and Jeffrey Fisher.
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A Day On: Walk A Mile for Martin
(View Complete Item Description)Martin Luther King, Jr. Day is the only federal holiday designated as a national day of service to encourage all Americans to volunteer to improve their communities. In this learning experience students will learn more about Martin Luther King Jr. and how he marched for causes he believed in. As a result of this learning experience students will choose their own important cause to walk or advocate for in order to honor and celebrate Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s life and legacy of advocacy and leadership.
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Brown v. Board of Education of Topeka
(View Complete Item Description)A deep dive into Brown v. Board of Education of Topeka, a Supreme Court case decided in 1954. It ended the doctrine of "separate but equal" and brought an end to racial segregation in schools. In this video, Kim discusses the case with scholars Michael McConnell and Theodore Shaw.
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The Eighth Amendment
(View Complete Item Description)A deep dive into the Eighth Amendment, which protects citizens from excessive fines and cruel and unusual punishment. In this video, Kim discusses the Eighth Amendment with scholars John Bessler and John Stinneford.
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Introduction to American Government
(View Complete Item Description)The principles, institutions, processes, and functions of the government of the United States, and American political behavior are covered. Chapter 1: American Government and Civic Engagement Chapter 2: The Constitution and Its Origins Chapter 3: American Federalism Chapter 4: Civil Liberties Chapter 5: Civil Rights Chapter 6: The Politics of Public Opinion Chapter 7: Voting and Elections Chapter 8: The Media Chapter 9: Political Parties Chapter 10: Interest Groups and Lobbying Chapter 11: Congress Chapter 12: The Presidency Chapter 13: The Courts Chapter 14: State and Local Government Chapter 15: The Bureaucracy Chapter 16: Domestic Policy Chapter 17: Foreign Policy
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The Impact of the Vincent Chin Case
(View Complete Item Description)This lesson will explore how the 1982 murder of Vincent Chin galvanized the Asian American community, resulting in increased visibility for Asian Americans, an organized response to racism and xenophobia, and the birth of a new generation of activists. In addition, the lesson will explore the legal impact of Vincent Chin’s murder and how it has shaped how we view and define hate crimes today. 2021 Social Science Standards Integrated with Ethnic Studies: Civics and Government: 8.10, HS.2, HS.11 Historical Knowledge: 8.22, HS.52, HS.58, HS.60, HS.65 Historical Thinking: 8.32, HS.70 Social Science Analysis: 8.36, HS.71, HS.72, HS.77
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