Course Overview
Teacher
In over a decade of teaching experience at urban and rural high schools, I’ve taught AP U.S. History, Government, Sociology, Economics, Psychology, and Global History. As the Founding Fathers understood, democracy works best when citizens are well... View ProfileDetails
- Total Time 39 min
- Lessons 8
- Attachments 14
- Exercises 27
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23 CQ
8 Lessons in This Course
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4 minFREEPolitical Science lesson 1Free3 CQ
Understanding the U.S. Constitution can be difficult, but this lesson makes it easier by giving background about its origin and summaries of the seven articles.
with Citizen GeniusUnderstanding the U.S. Constitution can be difficult, but this lesson makes it easier by giving background about its origin and summaries of the seven articles.
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5 minPolitical Science lesson 23 CQ
The U.S. Bill of Rights was tacked onto the U.S. Constitution—why and for whom? In this lesson, learn about the ten amendments that list Americans' rights.
with Citizen GeniusThe U.S. Bill of Rights was tacked onto the U.S. Constitution—why and for whom? In this lesson, learn about the ten amendments that list Americans' rights.
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5 minPolitical Science lesson 33 CQ
This lesson gives an introduction to the legislative, executive, and judicial branches of U.S. government. Learn about each branch's role, powers, and more.
with Citizen GeniusThis lesson gives an introduction to the legislative, executive, and judicial branches of U.S. government. Learn about each branch's role, powers, and more.
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5 minPolitical Science lesson 43 CQ
Learn about the U.S.'s legislative branch, including the origin of the House and Senate, their differences, powers, and qualifications of members.
with Citizen GeniusLearn about the U.S.'s legislative branch, including the origin of the House and Senate, their differences, powers, and qualifications of members.
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5 minPolitical Science lesson 53 CQ
Get an overview of the president's qualifications and powers as well as other aspects of the executive branch including the Cabinet, EOP, and federal agencies.
with Citizen GeniusGet an overview of the president's qualifications and powers as well as other aspects of the executive branch including the Cabinet, EOP, and federal agencies.
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6 minPolitical Science lesson 64 CQ
This lessons gives an overview of the Supreme Court, district courts, and appellate courts—learn about the role of each and how they interact.
with Citizen GeniusThis lessons gives an overview of the Supreme Court, district courts, and appellate courts—learn about the role of each and how they interact.
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3 minPolitical Science lesson 72 CQ
Learn about the U.S.'s system of checks and balances as this lesson demonstrates specific examples of how each branch has power over the other two.
with Citizen GeniusLearn about the U.S.'s system of checks and balances as this lesson demonstrates specific examples of how each branch has power over the other two.
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3 minPolitical Science lesson 82 CQ
The U.S. Constitution requires the national government and the states to share power. This lesson on U.S. federalism explains how the system works.
with Citizen GeniusThe U.S. Constitution requires the national government and the states to share power. This lesson on U.S. federalism explains how the system works.
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314 min3-part Political Science course9 CQ
Citizen Genius lays out the history of the Electoral College system-- and explains how it works, the reason behind the compromise that created it, as well as the 12th Amendment.
with Citizen GeniusCitizen Genius lays out the history of the Electoral College system-- and explains how it works, the reason behind the compromise that created it, as well as the 12th Amendment.
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525 min5-part Political Science course15 CQ
This course provides an overview of the U.S. census, how Congressional seats are apportioned, the redistricting process within states, as well as how and why gerrymandering occurs.
with Citizen GeniusThis course provides an overview of the U.S. census, how Congressional seats are apportioned, the redistricting process within states, as well as how and why gerrymandering occurs.
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5 minPolitical Science lesson3 CQ
The 2016 presidential election is coming up! This lesson explains and demonstrates how the 2016 democratic presidential candidate will be chosen.
with Citizen GeniusThe 2016 presidential election is coming up! This lesson explains and demonstrates how the 2016 democratic presidential candidate will be chosen.
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5 minPolitical Science lesson3 CQ
The 2016 presidential election is coming up! This lesson explains and demonstrates how the 2016 Republican presidential candidate will be chosen.
with Citizen GeniusThe 2016 presidential election is coming up! This lesson explains and demonstrates how the 2016 Republican presidential candidate will be chosen.
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5 minPolitical Science lesson3 CQ
Join this lesson to learn how political parties elect presidential nominees, including an overview of the nomination process and an explanation of campaigns.
with Citizen GeniusJoin this lesson to learn how political parties elect presidential nominees, including an overview of the nomination process and an explanation of campaigns.
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433 min4-part US History course19 CQ
In this course, Mr. Striplin presents fun history lessons on the first presidents of the United States—Washington, Adams, Jefferson, and Madison— and shows how they shaped America as a nation.
In this course, Mr. Striplin presents fun history lessons on the first presidents of the United States—Washington, Adams, Jefferson, and Madison— and shows how they shaped America as a nation.
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442 min4-part Political Science course23 CQ
The United States may have a messy political system, but it is based on the vision of the founding fathers and a commitment to Federalism. Learn all about Federalism in this political science course!
with Keith HughesThe United States may have a messy political system, but it is based on the vision of the founding fathers and a commitment to Federalism. Learn all about Federalism in this political science course!
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824 min8-part Political Science course16 CQ
If you enjoy discussing opinions about the U.S. Constitution, and whether democracies are better than republics, this course from The Mal Partisan Project is great food for thought.
with Peter HolmIf you enjoy discussing opinions about the U.S. Constitution, and whether democracies are better than republics, this course from The Mal Partisan Project is great food for thought.
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1156 min11-part US History course33 CQ
As students of American history know, the historical American experience dates back to the 16th century. In this history course, discuss everything from colonization to the Spanish-American war!
with Hendrik GodbersenAs students of American history know, the historical American experience dates back to the 16th century. In this history course, discuss everything from colonization to the Spanish-American war!
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947 min9-part US History course27 CQ
What events shaped the history of the United States in the 20th century? Including lessons on everything from the McCarthy Era to the Watergate scandal, gain insight into this period in U.S. history.
with Hendrik GodbersenWhat events shaped the history of the United States in the 20th century? Including lessons on everything from the McCarthy Era to the Watergate scandal, gain insight into this period in U.S. history.
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69532 minFREE69-part Political Science courseFree302 CQ
In this extensive international relations course, gain real insight into the forces, structures, and ideas that influence how nations strategize to survive and prosper in the realm of global politics.
with William SpanielIn this extensive international relations course, gain real insight into the forces, structures, and ideas that influence how nations strategize to survive and prosper in the realm of global politics.
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525 min5-part Political Science course15 CQ
This course provides an overview of the U.S. census, how Congressional seats are apportioned, the redistricting process within states, as well as how and why gerrymandering occurs.
with Citizen GeniusThis course provides an overview of the U.S. census, how Congressional seats are apportioned, the redistricting process within states, as well as how and why gerrymandering occurs.
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442 min4-part Political Science course23 CQ
The United States may have a messy political system, but it is based on the vision of the founding fathers and a commitment to Federalism. Learn all about Federalism in this political science course!
with Keith HughesThe United States may have a messy political system, but it is based on the vision of the founding fathers and a commitment to Federalism. Learn all about Federalism in this political science course!
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1299 min12-part Political Science course57 CQ
In this course, learn about the globalized world and how society, politics, law, culture, and more are impacted. Plus review how to measure globalization, and discover the future of globalization.
with University of ShedIn this course, learn about the globalized world and how society, politics, law, culture, and more are impacted. Plus review how to measure globalization, and discover the future of globalization.
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1195 min11-part Political Science course53 CQ
For several thousand years, humans have been guided by different political and social structures. In this course, learn about tribes, empires, and nations and how they continue to exist even now.
with Arthur JacksonFor several thousand years, humans have been guided by different political and social structures. In this course, learn about tribes, empires, and nations and how they continue to exist even now.