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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 focusing on the Bill of Rights, Maher demonstrates history as an evolving process. Insightful commentary encourages students to relate current events to the First, Second, Fourth, and Fifth Amendments, and others. Archival footage provides historical context and familiar contemporary references. A Cambridge Educational Production. (30 minutes)



 
                        

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How a Bill Becomes a Law
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Forms of Government: What's the Score?
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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)
 
Voting: A Right and a Responsibility
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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)
 
The Bill of Rights: A Living Document
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Brief animations introduce key issues in this look back at the Bill of Rights. A host weaves together past and present, while civics experts explore the complexity of the issue of individual rights versus common good. Related topics include hate spee...(more details)
 
The Executive Branch of Government: A Study of Federal and State Government
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