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Principles of The Constitution Series
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Ages: 13 - 18
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This video clip is the ninth and final episode in the Principles of the Constitution Series. This clip focuses on Amendments 19-27 of the U.S. Constitution. The 19th Amendment deals with women’s suffrage. The 20th Amendment, also known as the “Lame D...uck” amendment, establishes presidential and congressional terms. The 21st Amendment repealed prohibition. The 22nd Amendment limits the presidential terms. The 23rd Amendment allows presidential votes for the District of Colombia. The 24th Amendment deals with poll taxes being barred. The 25th Amendment deals with presidential disability and succession. The 26th Amendment set the voting age for 18 years old and the 27th Amendment limits changes to congressional pay. The end of this informational video contains a series of five questions covering the material learned throughout the clip. (7:30)
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December 28, 2012 at 02:36 PM
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Ages: 13 - 18
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This video clip is the fifth episode in the Principles of the Constitution Mini-Series. This clip focuses on the first half of the Bill of Rights, also known as the first ten Amendments to the U.S. Constitution. The Bill of Rights was designed to put... limitations on the government. The Bill of Rights did not create rights, but rather recognizes God given rights and protects government from infringing on these rights. The First Amendment established individual freedoms. The Second Amendment deals with militia and the right to bear arms. The Third Amendment deals with soldiers forcing their way into private homes. The Fourth Amendment deals with search and seizure. The Fifth Amendment covers rights found in the court system. The end of this informational video contains a series of five questions covering the material learned throughout the clip. (9:30)
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December 28, 2012 at 01:57 PM
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Ages: 13 - 18
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This video clip is the introduction to the Principles of the Constitution Mini-Series. This clip focuses on the Preamble, also known as the introduction to the US Constitution. The Preamble to the United States Constitution is a brief introductory st...atement of the Constitution's fundamental purposes and guiding principles. It states in general terms the Founding Fathers' intentions regarding the Constitution's meaning and what they hoped the Constitution would achieve for America. The end of this informational video contains a series of five questions covering the material learned throughout the clip. (9:41)
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December 28, 2012 at 12:26 PM
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Ages: 13 - 18
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This video clip is the first episode in the Principles of the Constitution Mini-Series. The clip focuses on the concept of Limited Government and how it applies to American citizens. The United States is a Republic form of government. A Republic cons...ists of elected officials who represent the people and the people control the power. The original intent of the Republic was to protect the country and handle differences between the states. National government was to be a framework of defense with no more than the minimum power required. Limitations to the Constitutions were put into place to prevent massive power and limit the size of government the founders saw in other nations. The founders’ intentions were to limit government and its powers. Each of our countries three branches was created to act in the best interests of the people. The end of this informational video contains a series of five questions covering the material learned throughout the clip. (8:02)
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December 28, 2012 at 12:42 PM
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Ages: 13 - 18
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This video clip is the third episode in the Principles of the Constitution Mini-Series. This clip focuses on the Executive Branch, otherwise known as the presidency. The power of the Executive Branch resides in the President of the United States, who... also acts as head of state and Commander-in-Chief of the armed forces. Under Article II of the Constitution, the President is responsible for the execution and enforcement of the laws created by Congress, and, to that end, appoints the heads of the federal agencies, including the Cabinet. The Vice President is also part of the Executive Branch, ready to assume the Presidency should the need arise. The end of this informational video contains a series of five questions covering the material learned throughout the clip. (9:43)
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December 28, 2012 at 01:15 PM
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Ages: 13 - 18
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This video clip is the second episode in the Principles of the Constitution Mini-Series. This clip focuses on the concept of legislative or law-making powers and limitations. Established by Article I of the Constitution, the Legislative Branch consis...ts of the House of Representatives and the Senate, which together forms the United States Congress. The founding fathers’ intentions were to give the legislative branch much more power than the other two branches of the U.S. government. The Constitution grants Congress the sole authority to create and pass laws, declare war, and also the right to confirm or reject many Presidential appointments. The end of this informational video contains a series of five questions covering the material learned throughout the clip. (7:23)
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December 28, 2012 at 01:00 PM
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Ages: 13 - 18
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This video clip is the eighth episode in the Principles of the Constitution Mini-Series. This clip focuses on Amendments 11-18 of the U.S. Constitution. It explains that in order to pass an amendment, a bill must be approved by 2/3 of the Senate and ...the House of Representatives. At no point does the President have a role in the process. The 11th Amendment consists of lawsuits against states. The 12th Amendment deals with presidential elections. The 13th amendment states the abolition of slavery. The 14th amendment defines civil rights. The 15th Amendment gave everyone the right to vote. The 16th Amendment deals with income taxes. The 17th amendment deals with senate elections and the 18th amendment deals with prohibition of liquor. The end of this informational video contains a series of five questions covering the material learned throughout the clip. (6:57)
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December 28, 2012 at 02:23 PM
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Ages: 13 - 18
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This video clip is the sixth episode in the Principles of the Constitution Mini-Series. This clip focuses on the second half of the Bill of Rights, also known as the first ten Amendments to the Constitution. It was at the Constitutional Convention we...re James Madison created the Bill of Rights. Madison borrowed ideas from the Virginia Declaration of Rights, the English Bill of Rights, and the Enlightenment. The Bill of Rights was created to protect the natural rights of liberty of American citizens. The Sixth Amendment talks about the rights Americans are granted in the court system. The Seventh Amendment discusses the rights Americans have to a trial by jury. The Eighth Amendment deals with excessive bail and cruel and unusual punishment. The Ninth Amendment is important as it protects the rights not listed in the Constitution. Lastly, the Tenth Amendment talks about the powers of the states and the people. The end of this informational video contains a series of five questions covering the material learned throughout the clip. (8:35)
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December 28, 2012 at 02:09 PM
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Ages: 13 - 18
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This video clip is the fourth episode in the Principles of the Constitution Mini-Series. This video clip focuses on the Judicial Branch, otherwise known as the Supreme Court. Article III of the Constitution, which establishes the Judicial Branch, lea...ves Congress significant discretion to determine the shape and structure of the federal judiciary. Where the Executive and Legislative branches are elected by the people, members of the Judicial Branch are appointed by the President and confirmed by the Senate. The Judicial Branch has the least amount of political power given by the Constitution. The Supreme Court is designed to make sure all other government officials are playing fair; however, they do not oversee impeachment cases of officials. The end of this informational video contains a series of five questions covering the material learned throughout the clip. (10:18)
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December 28, 2012 at 01:29 PM
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