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Crash Course: Government

The intricacies of U.S. governance are examined at various levels.

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