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Social Studies


The Almost Painless Guide to American Civics


Civics made fun
Grade Levels:
5-12
Length:
20-22 minutes
Taping Rights:
School year
MARC Record:
Downloadable
Teaching Materials:
See Below

This series examines the specific responsibilities and functions of the executive, legislative, and judicial branches of government and of the U.S. Constitution. Delivered in an entertaining style, the programs use contemporary and archival footage and computer graphics to provide a fresh approach to the study of civics. Also covered in the series are the principle of separation of powers, the election process, the Bill of Rights, and constitutional amendments.

Program of Studies:
Social Studies: Government and Civics, Historical Perspectives

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2008/09 Block Feeds on KET ED

Block Feed: Programs 101-105 Program Details
1 hours, 45 minutes
    Thursday, August 28 at 8:15 am on KETED
    Thursday, September 4 at 4:15 am on KETED
    Thursday, September 11 at 10:00 am on KETED
    Thursday, November 27 at 2:00 pm on KETED
    Thursday, January 15 at 2:00 pm on KETED
    Thursday, January 29 at 8:10 am on KETED
    Saturday, February 28 at midnight on KETED
    Sunday, March 1 at midnight on KETED
    Thursday, April 30 at 2:00 pm on KETED
    Thursday, May 7 at 2:00 am on KETED

Episodes Included in These Block Feeds

101. The Executive Branch
Focuses on the origins of the executive branch, the executive offices, the Cabinet, the power of presidential veto, and executive checks and balances; examines the requirements and functions of the presidency; and outlines the distribution of federal power among the branches. 22 minutes.
102. The Judicial Branch
Looks at judicial checks and balances, the functions of the U.S. Supreme Court, and the appointment of justices and provides an overview of lower courts as well as the power of the Supreme Court to influence history. 19 minutes.
103. The Legislative Branch
Explores the functions of Congress, legislative checks and balances, the power to impeach, the law-making process, the origins of the two-house system, and the structures of the Senate and House of Representatives. 22 minutes.
104. The Constitution
The general principles of American constitutional government, the theory behind "We the People," and the concepts laid out by the Preamble. 22 minutes.
105. The Election Process
The process of choosing political candidates and electing government representatives. 21 minutes.

Teaching Materials

DOWNLOADABLE GUIDE
http://www.ket.org/education/guides/amerciv.doc
Word .doc format
KET Online
DOWNLOADABLE GUIDE
http://www.ket.org/education/guides/amerciv.pdf
PDF format
KET Online


Kentucky Academic Expectations

This program relates to the following Kentucky Academic Expectations.

Kentucky schools may tape and retain programs according to the rights listed above. For further information, contact the KET Education Division.

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