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Rule nine
The writers of the Constitution were determined that the judiciary would be a separate branch of the federal government but, for practical reasons, did not spell out the full structure of the federal court system. Article III establishes the Supreme Court of the United States, and then grants Congress the authority to establish lower federal courts of its choosing. Unlike the executive and legislative branches, there are no age, residency, or citizenship qualifications for federal judicial office,...
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The struggle for equality
When the Declaration of Independence was written in 1776, the term "all men" did not include slaves, Native Americans, men without property, or women. During the last two hundred years, various minority groups have struggled to strengthen and expand constitutional guarantees of equality
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American experiment
Narrative story of the settlement and early days of the colonies, culminating in the fight for independence and the evolution of a constitutional framework of government for the new United States. Comments of scholars interwoven with excerpts from writings of those who were on the scene
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American heritage
American politics today cannot be understood apart from the Latinos heritage. Government does not begin over again with each generation; it builds on the past. In the case of the United States, the most significant link between past and present lies in the Latinos founding ideals. This episode examines the key principles that have shaped American politics since the countries earliest years
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Balancing act
When the Great Depression struck in the 1930s, there were no programs in place to stabilize and stimulate the U.S. economy. Businesses cut back on production, investors fled the stock market, depositors withdrew their bank savings, and consumers slowed their spending responses that only made the situation worse. This episode focuses on the economic role of government focusing on its promotion and regulation of economic interests, its fiscal and monetary policies, the politics of economic decision...
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Voices of the people
Americans attach great significance to the right to vote. But the privilege of voting, so basic to democratic government, is a right that took many Americans centuries to achieve. In comparison to many nations in the world, voter participation in the United States is declining. Studies show a relationship between voting and a person's age, education, and economic status. In addition to voting, citizens participate in the political process through community and campaign activities, and by participating...
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Paris, Texas
De hereniging van een Amerikaans gezin, dat om uiteenlopende redenen uiteengevallen was
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't is bijna kerstfeest
Zeven Disney-animatiefilms met als thema winter en kerstfeest. Vanaf ca. 6 jaar
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Addictive TV Spaced out
the audiovisual album
Remixes van (house)-muziek en archiefbeelden van de NASA
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Inspector Morse
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Shallow Hal
l'amour extra large
Komedie over een oppervlakkige rokkenjager die onder hypnose alleen de innerlijke schoonheid van vrouwen ziet en valt op een in zijn ogen adembenemend mooie vrouw, die in werkelijkheid meer dan 100 kilo weegt.Zal de relatie stand houden als de hypnose verbroken wordt?
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The amazing Mr Blunden
Nadat de kinderen van een weduwe in contact zijn gekomen met de geesten van de slachtoffers van een brand, die 100 jaar eerder op een landgoed woedde, proberen zij de ware toedracht en de mysterieuze rol die een oude advocaat hierbij speelde te achterhalen
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The first branch
The founders of the American republic believed that the bulk of power exercised by a national government should be in the hands of the legislature. Article I of the Constitution is both highly specific and vague about the powers Congress may exercise. This episode follows three current and past members of Congress through the election process and their early days in office. It examines the differences between the ways the Senate and House of Representatives operate, the every-ten-year redistricting...
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The glorious burden
The writers of the Constitution had a basic idea of what they wanted in a president: a national leader who would carry out the law of the land, a statesman who could negotiate with world powers, a commander-in-chief in times of conflict. But they had no models to follow, and the vague words they used to describe the position in in Article II, Section I, of the Constitution left a lot of questions unanswered. This episode explores the foundations of the modern presidency, and takes viewers from the...
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Government by committee
Most of the actual work of legislating is performed by the committees and subcommittees within Congress. This division of legislative labor has emerged as a means of responding to the profusion of bills introduced each congressional term. Such an approach also allows members to gain expertise in particular aspects of governmental activity. This episode explores the committee structure and formal leadership of Congress, and various routes bills may take before being enacted into law. Members of Congress...
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