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A five-part instructional series for grades 5-12 that examines the responsibilities and functions of the executive, legislative, and judicial branches of government as well as the provisions of the U.S. Constitution. Using contemporary and archival footage and computer graphics, the series also covers the separation of powers, the election process, and the Bill of Rights and other constitutional amendments.
TV Schedule
The Executive Branch #101
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.
- KETKY Friday, December 11 at 3:00 am EST
The Judicial Branch #102
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.
- KETKY Friday, December 11 at 3:21 am EST
The Legislative Branch #103
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.
- KETKY Friday, December 11 at 3:41 am EST
The Constitution #104
The general principles of American constitutional government, the theory behind "We the People," and the concepts laid out by the Preamble.
- KETKY Friday, December 11 at 4:02 am EST
The Election Process #105
The process of choosing political candidates and electing government representatives.
- KETKY Friday, December 11 at 4:23 am EST
Products
Downloadable Guide: http://www.ket.org/education/guides/amerciv.pdf
PDF format
KET Online
Downloadable Guide: http://www.ket.org/education/guides/amerciv.doc
Word .doc format
KET Online