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U.S. Government: How It Works

While the complexities of the American political system have never been greater, the right visual aid can help students sift through them and even develop a passion for the subject. This six-part series is an ideal tool for introducing and exploring key aspects of U.S. government and public policy. Using a combination of eye-catching graphics, dynamic video footage, and interviews with legal and political scholars, each episode celebrates a particular dimension of American democracy while equipping students to candidly discuss political issues. Topics range from the Constitution and the three branches of government to the electoral process and the responsibilities of citizenship. Viewable and printable instructor guides are available online.

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Seventh Grade-Twelve Grade

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