Discussing U.S. Citizens & Their Duties
A 4-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 13 min
- Lessons 4
- Attachments 6
- Exercises 16
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8 CQ
4 Lessons in This Course
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3 minFREEPolitical Science lesson 1Free2 CQ
Learn the historical relationship between royals, lords, and their subjects, and discover how subjugation of natural rights and liberties is unnatural.
with Peter HolmLearn the historical relationship between royals, lords, and their subjects, and discover how subjugation of natural rights and liberties is unnatural.
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3 minPolitical Science lesson 22 CQ
Learn about the social contract between the people and U.S. government, and see how a social contract requires both parties to hold up their end of the bargain.
with Peter HolmLearn about the social contract between the people and U.S. government, and see how a social contract requires both parties to hold up their end of the bargain.
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3 minPolitical Science lesson 32 CQ
Review the history of voting rights, including when people of any sex, race, or color were able to hit the polls. Then consider your role and civil duties.
with Peter HolmReview the history of voting rights, including when people of any sex, race, or color were able to hit the polls. Then consider your role and civil duties.
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3 minPolitical Science lesson 42 CQ
Learn why it's important to hold government officials accountable with your vote, and why it's not a good idea to expect a candidate to be perfect.
with Peter HolmLearn why it's important to hold government officials accountable with your vote, and why it's not a good idea to expect a candidate to be perfect.
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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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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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723 min7-part Political Science course14 CQ
Learn how our country's founders developed laws based on historical examples and trusted philosophies, and discover how the Bill of Rights makes our legislation about civil rights more comprehensive.
with Peter HolmLearn how our country's founders developed laws based on historical examples and trusted philosophies, and discover how the Bill of Rights makes our legislation about civil rights more comprehensive.
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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.