Political World
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Erstellungsdatum
06. 05. 2020
06. 05. 2020
Letztes Update
06. 05. 2020
06. 05. 2020
The oddities of the first American election
Kenneth C. Davis
How did George Washington become the first president of the United
States in 1789? Who got to decide--or vote--who would become
president, and how did they decide the winner? Kenneth C. Davis
unveils the surprising story behind America’s first presidential
election.
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The Political Spectrum Explained In 4 Minutes
The Life Guide
In the modern political world, the terms ‘left-wing’ and ‘right-wing’
can often be heard and misunderstood. But what do these terms mean and
where do they come from? The terms Left and Right were first used in
an ideological context during the French Revolution of the 18th
century. Those on the left were in support of the revolution and those
on the right supported the monarchy. This idea of the left supporting
change and the right wanting to keep the status quo continues today
and is key in some of their philosophy. Time Stamps ð½ Introduction
0:10 The Difference in Ideology 0:38 Left-Wing Ideology 0:46 Left-Wing
Economics 1:10 Right-Wing Ideology 1:39 Right-Wing Economics 2:03
Political Parties 2:28 Left and Right in Context 2:45 Libertarian and
Authoritarian 3:25 Difficult to Place on a Scale 3:40 Choose Wisley
4:03
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The suffragettes weren’t just white, middle-class women throwing stones
Sarah Jackson
Article: Opinion by Sarah Jackson The danger of ‘the single story’ of
any movement is giving an incomplete picture. Let’s not forget
working-class women’s fight for equality. (References to the
Sufragette movie). Mon 12 Oct 2015 11.33 BST, Last modified on Fri 15
Sep 2017 12.25 BST
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Article: What Is The Electoral College?
HuffPost
Huffington Post article about the Electoral College. How it works and
why it matters.
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What you might not know about the Declaration of Independence - Kenneth C. Davis
ed.ted.com
In June 1776, a little over a year after the start of the American
Revolutionary War, the US Continental Congress huddled together in a
hot room in Philadelphia to talk independence. Kenneth C. Davis dives
into some of the lesser known facts about the process of writing the
Declaration of Independence and questions one very controversial
omission.
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Why Some Countries Are Poor and Others Rich
Cai Tro
The reason why some countries are rich and others poor depends on many
things, including the quality of their institutions, the culture they
have, the natural resources they find and what latitude they're on.
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World Women Suffrage Map
AnyChart.Com
Interactive map of women suffrage by year. Interesting findings can be
discussed in class.
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An introduction to the UK Parliament
UK Parliament (YouTube account)
A short animation (video) that introduces the UK Parliament, looking
at its history and how it works today. This is an ideal teaching
resource for secondary students studying citizenship or Government &
Politics View the whole film or skip to chapters: 1:08 Parliament
Structure: the function and make-up of the three parts of Parliament.
2:46 Holding Government to Account: how Parliament checks and
challenges the work of Government. 3:51 Making Laws: follow the making
of a law from proposal to becoming an Act of Parliament. 5:10
Elections and Voting: the different types of election and a look in
detail at the general election. 6:35 Your Voice: how to have a voice
in Parliament, from voting to petitioning and campaigning.
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A Strong Female Leader: Margaret Thatcher
Hajnalka Berényi-Kiss
An interactive image of Margaret Thatcher on Thinglink.
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At home with the European institutions
European Parliament
Keep finding yourself in a muddle about the role played by each of
Europe's main institutions? Take a speedy tour of the houses with
EPTV.
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Britain’s political system explained
AFP News Agency
Introductorey video. Description of the British political system
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Does your vote count? The Electoral College explained - Christina Greer
ed.ted.com
You vote, but then what? Discover how your individual vote contributes
to the popular vote and your state’s electoral vote in different
ways--and see how votes are counted on both state and national levels.
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How is power divided in the United States government? - Belinda Stutzman
ed.ted.com
Articles I-III of the United States Constitution allow for three
separate branches of government (legislative, executive, and
judicial), along with a system of checks and balances should any
branch get too powerful. Belinda Stutzman breaks down each branch and
its constitutionally-entitled powers.
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How to turn protest into powerful change - Eric Liu
ed.ted.com
We live in an age of protest. On campuses, in public squares, on
streets and social media, protestors around the world are challenging
the status quo. But while protest is often necessary, is it
sufficient? Eric Liu outlines three strategies for peacefully turning
awareness into action and protest into durable political power.
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How to understand power - Eric Liu
ed.ted.com
Every day, we move and operate within systems of power that other
people have constructed. But we’re often uncomfortable talking about
power. Why? Eric Liu describes the six sources of power and explains
how understanding them is key to being an effective citizen.
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Politics Vocabulary Set 1
Hajnalka Berényi-Kiss
Quizet vocabulary set that can be used individually (as flashcards, no
log-in necenssary) or class challenge (log in as a teacher and choose
the live mode).
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Politics Vocabulary Set 2
Hajnalka Berényi-Kiss
Quizet vocabulary set that can be used individually (as flashcards, no
log-in necenssary) or class challenge (log in as a teacher and choose
the live mode).
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The EU institutions explained by their Presidents
Herman Van Rompuy
A view from the inside: the Presidents of the main European Union
institutions share their views on how the EU actually works. Who does
what? What's specific to each institution? What is the role of
President? How do they see Europe's future?
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The European Single Market
European Parliament
The European Single Market ensures that goods, services and people can
move freely within the EU. It was created to ensure that EU consumers
have access to a wider choice of goods and services at competitive
prices.
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The fight for the right to vote in the United States - Nicki Beaman Griffin
ed.ted.com
In the United States today, if you are over eighteen, a citizen, and
the resident of a state, you can vote (with some exceptions). So, how
have voting rights changed since the first election in 1789? Nicki
Beaman Griffin outlines the history of the long fight for a more
inclusive electorate.
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The History of the EU with David Mitchell
OpenLearn from The Open University
When was the EU created? And what is its purpose? Narrated by David
Mitchell the film explores how and why The European Union was
conceived as well as the major events and key players that helped form
the idea from its inception through to obstacles it faces today.
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