Discussing Individual Rights in the USA
A 7-part course with Peter Holm
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The past 220+ years have shown a whirlwind of change to the United States of America since the Constitution was ratified in 1788. New ideals took root in the United States never before employed on such a large scale anywhere else in the world. The... View ProfileDetails
- Total Time 23 min
- Lessons 7
- Attachments 36
- Exercises 38
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14 CQ
7 Lessons in This Course
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3 minFREEPolitical Science lesson 1Free2 CQ
In this exploratory lesson, gain a better understanding of natural human rights, as well as the importance of protecting them as individuals.
with Peter HolmIn this exploratory lesson, gain a better understanding of natural human rights, as well as the importance of protecting them as individuals.
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3 minPolitical Science lesson 22 CQ
Learn about the origins of the Civil Rights in the United States and why the Framers felt it was necessary to incorporate civil rights into our laws.
with Peter HolmLearn about the origins of the Civil Rights in the United States and why the Framers felt it was necessary to incorporate civil rights into our laws.
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3 minPolitical Science lesson 32 CQ
In this lesson, learn the history behind the influences of the U.S. Bill of Rights, and discover why these amendments were added to the Constitution.
with Peter HolmIn this lesson, learn the history behind the influences of the U.S. Bill of Rights, and discover why these amendments were added to the Constitution.
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3 minPolitical Science lesson 42 CQ
In this thoughtful lesson on U.S. government, explore what liberty meant 200 years ago, and how we interpret and exercise it today as individuals.
with Peter HolmIn this thoughtful lesson on U.S. government, explore what liberty meant 200 years ago, and how we interpret and exercise it today as individuals.
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3 minPolitical Science lesson 52 CQ
In this lesson, take a tour of how the founders developed their philosophy for property rights, including when an individual can take ownership of property.
with Peter HolmIn this lesson, take a tour of how the founders developed their philosophy for property rights, including when an individual can take ownership of property.
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3 minPolitical Science lesson 62 CQ
In this thought-provoking U.S. history lesson, consider how our rights to privacy took shape and are outlined in the Constitution and Bill of Rights.
with Peter HolmIn this thought-provoking U.S. history lesson, consider how our rights to privacy took shape and are outlined in the Constitution and Bill of Rights.
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3 minPolitical Science lesson 72 CQ
Learn how Americans are protected under law to retain life, liberty and property, and discover the historical background behind self-defense laws.
with Peter HolmLearn how Americans are protected under law to retain life, liberty and property, and discover the historical background behind self-defense laws.
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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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413 min4-part Political Science course8 CQ
Mal Partisan discusses important historical mileposts in the development of our country's governing systems, and poses questions about the role of the state as a powerful entity.
with Peter HolmMal Partisan discusses important historical mileposts in the development of our country's governing systems, and poses questions about the role of the state as a powerful entity.
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515 min5-part Political Science course10 CQ
In this thought-provoking course with Mal Partisan, discover the founders' intention behind the legislative, executive and judicial branches, and how checks, balances, and gridlock protect the people.
with Peter HolmIn this thought-provoking course with Mal Partisan, discover the founders' intention behind the legislative, executive and judicial branches, and how checks, balances, and gridlock protect the people.
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413 min4-part Political Science course8 CQ
Learn why Americans are citizens not subjects. Discover the relationship between government & the people. Study voting privileges, & review considerations to take when selecting an elected official.
with Peter HolmLearn why Americans are citizens not subjects. Discover the relationship between government & the people. Study voting privileges, & review considerations to take when selecting an elected official.
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516 min5-part Philosophy course10 CQ
Discover the philosophical foundations of U.S. government, including the history of John Locke, Montesquieu's influence, the difference between executive order and law, and unconstitutional actions.
with Peter HolmDiscover the philosophical foundations of U.S. government, including the history of John Locke, Montesquieu's influence, the difference between executive order and law, and unconstitutional actions.
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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.
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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.