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Principles of the U.S. Constitution
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Constitutional Principles
From hippocampus.org, produced by University of CA and Monterey Institute for Technology and Education
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The United States Constitution is a relatively brief document that established the foundation upon which the American government is built. It outlines the framework and procedures of the government and sets limits on governmental power. (Video is nar...rated with slides and speeches.)
The Constitution was founded on several basic principles that help to keep it relevant today. These are the principles of popular sovereignty, limited government, separation of powers, checks and balances, judicial review, and federalism.
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December 10, 2009 at 03:43 PM
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Ages: 14 - 18
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The U.S. Constitution opens with the Preamble, which is the mission statement for the nation. The Preamble outlines the broad purposes of the Constitution and establishes its overall goal, which is "to form a more perfect union." This is the primary ...reason why the Constitution was drafted—to correct the weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation. Other goals include ensuring cooperation among the states, providing national defense, promoting the welfare of the people, and securing liberty. The phrase "we the people" encompasses the principles of popular sovereignty and representative government. (Video is narrated with slides and speeches.)
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December 10, 2009 at 03:46 PM
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Ages: 7 - 18
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The three major sticking points that had to be overcome before the Constitution could be written. A good video to help explain the compromises. Excellent introduction.
October 31, 2010 at 03:25 PM
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Ages: 10 - 18
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This video reviews the seven principles of the Constitution and provides good examples and graphics. One of the best videos on this topic.
April 15, 2012 at 12:38 AM
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Ages: 10 - 18
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This eight minute video uses a narrator to provide an overview of the 7 Principles of the Constitution and the Bill of Rights and the checks and balance system.
April 15, 2012 at 12:20 AM
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Ages: 10 - 14
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Provides a brief discussion of the checks and balances within the federal government instituted by the Framers. Appropriate for classroom use, middle school...
April 30, 2010 at 08:48 AM
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Ages: 9 - 18
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A short documentary on the history, meaning, and provisions of the U.S. Constitution, as well as the operation of government within the parameters set forth in the U.S. Constitution. Video footage highlights the operation of the legislative, executiv...e and judicial branches of government by providing footage of several recent events and activities such as presidential inaugurals, impeachment proceedings, legislative events, and Supreme Court oral arguments.
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November 14, 2010 at 11:55 PM
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Ages: 10 - 18
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This 10 minute video will review the Expressed Powers given to Congress by the United States Constitution. Audio quality is poor and the image isn't all that clear. It does cover the most important elements. Comes from a classroom lecture.
September 26, 2011 at 01:58 PM
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Ages: 10 - 18
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Americans talk about the importance of public protest in bringing about positive change. This video contains interviews with people about the Freedom of Speech and its history and legacy.
July 31, 2011 at 11:22 AM
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Ages: 11 - 18
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This video's ingredients really don't get to the point until the 1:30 mark. At that time the panelist provide various questions and answers to what the entire program is going to cover. The videos that are listed below this video provide students an ...excellent variety of debate topics and are well worth viewing once the students have mastered a basic understanding of the Constitution. (3:03)
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June 25, 2012 at 12:26 PM
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