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The Almost Painless Guide to American Civics [320]

Grades: 5-12
Length: 5/21 Minute
Rights: Annual Lease
Internet: http://whro.unitedstreaming.com

Video streaming option is available for this program at http://whro.unitedstreaming.com

Students will identify with the energetic and entertaining style of the series that utilizes contemporary and archival video footage to offer a fresh, fast, and funny approach to civics study. The series examines the specific responsibilities and functions of the Executive, Legislative, and Judicial branches, and the Constitution. Also covered is the interaction of the three branches, the distribution of power, checks and balances, the election process, the Constitutional origins of the United States government and The Bill of Rights and the Amendments. (CC)

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Wednesday       2/6/08 2:00-3:50 a.m.  #1-5

1. The Executive Branch.
2. The Judicial Branch.
3. The Legislative Branch.
4. The Constitution.
5. The Election Process.

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