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Crash Course: Government

Season 1 Episode 2: The Bicameral Congress

The next episode delves into the inner workings of the US Congress, shedding light on its bicameral structure and the distinct roles of the Senate and House of Representatives.

Season 1 Episodes:

Episode 1 Why Study Government?

1. Why Study Government?

Aired: Jan 23, 2015

A new course on U.S. Government and Politics is coming, offering a detailed e...

Episode 3 Checks & Balances

3. Checks & Balances

Aired: Feb 6, 2015

The next episode explores the US Government's Separation of Powers and system...

Episode 4 Federalism

4. Federalism

Aired: Feb 14, 2015

In the next episode, Craig Benzine delves into the complex system of federali...

Episode 11 Presidential Power

11. Presidential Power

Aired: Apr 11, 2015

The next episode explores the intricacies of the US President's constitutiona...

Episode 15 Bureaucracy Basics

15. Bureaucracy Basics

Aired: May 9, 2015

Craig Benzine explores the importance of bureaucracies in governing, examinin...

Episode 18 Legal System Basics

18. Legal System Basics

Aired: May 30, 2015

Craig Benzine explores the judicial branch, revealing how court decisions and...

Episode 21 Judicial Review

21. Judicial Review

Aired: Jun 26, 2015

The next episode explores the landmark Supreme Court case of Marbury v. Madis...

Episode 22 Judicial Decisions

22. Judicial Decisions

Aired: Jul 10, 2015

The next episode explores the crucial factors influencing judicial decisions,...

Episode 24 Freedom of Religion

24. Freedom of Religion

Aired: Jul 24, 2015

In the next episode, Craig explores the intersection of faith and law, examin...

Episode 25 Freedom of Speech

25. Freedom of Speech

Aired: Jul 31, 2015

Craig delves into the importance of free speech, highlighting its power to em...

Episode 26 Freedom of the Press

26. Freedom of the Press

Aired: Aug 7, 2015

The next episode delves into the significance of the freedom of the press, hi...

Episode 27 Search & Seizure

27. Search & Seizure

Aired: Aug 15, 2015

Craig delves into the 4th amendment's protections against unreasonable search...

Episode 28 Due Process

28. Due Process

Aired: Aug 21, 2015

Craig delves into the 5th and 6th amendments, examining the crucial role they...

Episode 29 Equal Protection

29. Equal Protection

Aired: Aug 29, 2015

Craig delves into the significance of the "equal protection" clause of the Fo...

Episode 30 Sex Discrimination

30. Sex Discrimination

Aired: Sep 4, 2015

Employment discrimination against women is the focus of the next episode, as ...

Episode 31 Discrimination

31. Discrimination

Aired: Sep 19, 2015

Craig examines the 14th Amendment's concept of "discrete and insular minoriti...

Episode 32 Affirmative Action

32. Affirmative Action

Aired: Sep 26, 2015

The next episode will explore the definition, target audience, and ongoing re...

Episode 33 Public Opinion

33. Public Opinion

Aired: Oct 2, 2015

Craig explores the deeper driving forces behind government policies, going be...

Episode 35 Political Ideology

35. Political Ideology

Aired: Oct 16, 2015

Craig explores the foundations of American political thought, analyzing the b...

Episode 36 Election Basics

36. Election Basics

Aired: Oct 23, 2015

In the next episode, Craig delves into the intricacies of the US election pro...

Episode 37 Gerrymandering

37. Gerrymandering

Aired: Oct 31, 2015

Craig investigates electoral district manipulation, exposing how voting bound...

Episode 38 How Voters Decide

38. How Voters Decide

Aired: Nov 13, 2015

Next episode, Craig delves into the minds of voters, examining the crucial fa...

Episode 39 Political Campaigns

39. Political Campaigns

Aired: Nov 21, 2015

The upcoming episode delves into the 2012 presidential election, a historic e...

Episode 40 Political Parties

40. Political Parties

Aired: Dec 4, 2015

Craig explores the real motives behind political parties in American politics...

Episode 41 Party Systems

41. Party Systems

Aired: Dec 11, 2015

The next episode explores the transformation of American political parties, e...

Episode 42 Interest Groups

42. Interest Groups

Aired: Dec 19, 2015

Craig delves into the pervasive influence of money in politics, examining how...

Episode 44 Media Institution

44. Media Institution

Aired: Jan 16, 2016

The next episode delves into the complex relationship between media and polit...

Episode 45 Media Regulation

45. Media Regulation

Aired: Jan 23, 2016

The government plays a significant role in shaping the media landscape, exten...

Episode 46 Market Economy

46. Market Economy

Aired: Jan 29, 2016

The next episode delves into the government's profound impact on the economy,...

Episode 49 Social Policy

49. Social Policy

Aired: Feb 27, 2016

Craig explores the American social policy landscape, examining ways to protec...

Episode 50 Foreign Policy

50. Foreign Policy

Aired: Mar 4, 2016

Craig wraps up the series on U.S. Government and Politics by exploring foreig...

Info about Crash Course: Government

Current Status: Returning Series

Network: YouTube

Production Country: United States

Genres:Documentary