Understanding The Constitution Series (4 Pack)

Copyright 2004

Titles in this Series Include:

Creating The Federal Government
How our country's founders forged the framework of our government comes to life in this engaging program. Students will learn about James Madison and Alexander Hamilton and their key roles in the creation of the Constitution. Viewers will come to understand why compromise played such an important role in the final drafting of the constitution and how, because of the founding fathers' foresight, the constitution remains the oldest written framework of a government in the world.

Judicial Branch
The Supreme Court interprets the meaning of the laws put forth by the executive and legislative branches of government. The program demonstrates how the Court assesses how laws are being applied, whether they violate the constitution, and how Justices are appointed.

Executive Branch
Learn how the President leads the country. This program clearly explains how the President recommends new legislation to the Congress, exercises veto power, the role of his Cabinet, and the President's responsibilities as Commander in Chief of the military.

Legislative Branch
Created by the founding fathers after much debate, our bicameral Congress, the legislative branch of our government, was a real compromise. In this program students will out why two houses were created in order to ensure equal representation for all citizens.

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Media Type: 4 DVD
Run Time: 146 minutes
Grade Level: 3-8