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Bill of Rights: Bill of Responsibility
Bill Maher hosts this witty inquiry into the meaning of the Constitution today. Drawing examples from current events and pop culture, Maher reveals the Constitution as "a living document." Beginning with a brief overview of the full document, then fo...(more details) |
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How a Bill Becomes a Law
This program deciphers the legislative process by explaining how an idea metamorphoses into a law. In interviews, prominent legislators and lobbyists explain how a bill is conceived, moved through the House and Senate or killed in committee, amended,...(more details) |
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Forms of Government: What's the Score?
Welcome to Forms of Government: What's the Score?, also known as "the world's longest running game show." Today's contestants: Absolute Monarchy, Representative Democracy, Communism, Socialism, and Fascism. The categories are Power, Law and Order, Li...(more details) |
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Organizing America: The History of Trade Unions
Using interviews, personal accounts, and archival footage, this program investigates the major events in the history of American trade unions, from the formation of the first "friendly societies" in the 18th century, to the challenges posed by new te...(more details) |
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Voting: A Right and a Responsibility
Why should I vote? Does my vote count? This program addresses these questions and reinforces the importance of voting to the political process. The program begins with a history of voting, and the struggles of women and African Americans to gain voti...(more details) |
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