A deep dive into Brown v. Board of Education of Topeka, a …
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.
Several professors, government officials and political party members spoke in a forum …
Several professors, government officials and political party members spoke in a forum on political and social issues affecting U.S. territories, which focused mainly on the relationship between the U.S. federal government and the governments of the territories. Following the speakers' prepared remarks, the panelists responded to questions from members of the audience.
An introduction to campaign finance in the United States up to and …
An introduction to campaign finance in the United States up to and after Citizens United: soft vs hard money, PACs and super PACs, the 2002 BCRA (McCain-Feingold Act).
John Dickerson shares his views on how the presidency has changed over …
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.
A deep dive into Citizens United v. FEC, a 2010 Supreme Court …
A deep dive into Citizens United v. FEC, a 2010 Supreme Court case that ruled that political spending by corporations, associations, and labor unions is a form of protected speech under the First Amendment. In this video, Sal discusses the case with scholars Richard Hasen and Bradley Smith.
For many students, a trip to Washington, D.C. is a once-in-a-lifetime experience …
For many students, a trip to Washington, D.C. is a once-in-a-lifetime experience that opens their eyes to an exciting world beyond their classrooms. Discovery Education and First Lady Dr. Jill Biden welcome students to a behind-the-scenes Virtual Field Trip to experience the history and beauty of our nation’s capital.
Designed for students in grades 4-8, this action-packed tour features remarkable special guests and give viewers an inside look at six landmark locations:
The White House The U.S. Capitol Building The Supreme Court The Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Arlington National Cemetery and the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier The Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum
Using an inquiry based approach, Michigan high school students will learn about …
Using an inquiry based approach, Michigan high school students will learn about the foundations of American government by studying the Constitution and exploring how it works today.
This course surveys the social science literature on civil war. Students will …
This course surveys the social science literature on civil war. Students will study the origins of civil war, discuss variables that affect the duration of civil war, and examine the termination of conflict. This course is highly interdisciplinary and covers a wide variety of cases.
The outcomes in US Congressional elections are affected by the incumbency advantage …
The outcomes in US Congressional elections are affected by the incumbency advantage phenomenon, open and closed primaries, caucuses, and general elections.
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