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Publisher
Schlessinger Media
Pub. Date
[2005]
Physical Desc
1 videodisc (DVD) (23 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in. + 1 teacher's guide (5 pages ; 19 cm)
Language
English
Description
Get clear-cut examples of how the American government makes, applies and enforces rules and laws. From the people who make our government run to comparisons with other forms of government from around the world, kids will get a better appreciation of the importance of the institution, and see the significance of a government that gets its power from the people.
Publisher
Schlessinger Media
Pub. Date
[2005]
Physical Desc
1 videodisc (DVD) (23 min.) : sound, color with black and white sequences ; 4 3/4 in. + 1 teacher's guide (5 pages ; 19 cm)
Language
English
Description
The presidency is the most important position in the American government. Who the presidents were and what they did says a lot about the American government as a whole. Explore the presidency and learn where the President lives and what the job entails. Discover what it takes to become President.
Publisher
Schlessinger Media
Pub. Date
[2005]
Physical Desc
1 videodisc (DVD) (23 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in in. + 1 teacher's guide (5 pages ; 19 cm)
Language
English
Description
Learn the history behind America's progression from being ruled by the English monarchy to becoming a democracy. Explore the government of colonial America, George Washington, and the American Revolution, and learn why the Founding Fathers thought it important to divide and share powers as they established the American government.
Publisher
Schlessinger Media
Pub. Date
[2005]
Physical Desc
1 videodisc (DVD) (23 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in. + 1 teacher's guide (5 pages ; 19 cm)
Language
English
Description
When it comes to the American government, checks and balances are the key to success. That's because the Founding Fathers distributed the government's powers among three distinct branches: Executive, judicial and legislative.
Publisher
Schlessinger Media
Pub. Date
[2005]
Physical Desc
1 videodisc (DVD) (23 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in. + 1 teacher's guide (5 pages ; 19 cm)
Language
English
Description
Explores the three levels of American government: local, state, and federal. Discover how they are alike and how they are different and where they must work together. Take a peek at the leaders of each level: the mayor, the governor, and the President. Learn about some of the services of government like roads, hiking trails, public health and military defense.
Publisher
Schlessinger Media
Pub. Date
[2005]
Physical Desc
1 videodisc (DVD) (23 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in. + 1 teacher's guide (5 pages ; 19 cm)
Language
English
Description
Explores the in and outs of what it means to be an American citizen. Discover what it is to be a good citizen and discover the rights and responsibilities of citizenship. Learn how to become involved as citizens especially through the right to vote. The history of suffrage is explored.
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