The Almost Painless Guide to American Civics

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2009/10 Program Schedule

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.

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.

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.

104. The Constitution

The general principles of American constitutional government, the theory behind "We the People," and the concepts laid out by the Preamble.

105. The Election Process

The process of choosing political candidates and electing government representatives.

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Episodes in this Series

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.

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Teaching Materials

DOWNLOADABLE GUIDE

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DOWNLOADABLE GUIDE

http://www.ket.org/education/guides/amerciv.pdf
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This program relates to the following Kentucky Academic Expectations.

2.14	Democratic Principles
2.15	Citizen Rights and Responsibilities
2.20	Historical Perspective