Can people of varying ethnic, religious, and national identities ever form one political people based on a common civic identity? Find out on today's podcast. [1:17]

Learn about popular sovereignty, a foundational component to democracy, and the consent of the governed on today's podcast. [1:05]

"Democracy in America" by Alexis de Tocqueville is one of the most influential books ever written about America. While historians have viewed "Democracy" as a rich source about the age of Andrew Jackson, Tocqueville was more of a political thinker than a historian. His "new political science" offers insights into the problematic issues faced by democratic society.

American Government is designed to meet the scope and sequence requirements of the single-semester American government course. This title includes innovative features designed to enhance student learning, including Insider Perspective features and a Get Connected Module that shows students how they can get engaged in the political process. The book provides an important opportunity for students to learn the core concepts of American government and understand how those concepts apply to their lives and the world around them. American Government includes updated information on the 2016 presidential election.Senior Contributing AuthorsGlen Krutz (Content Lead), University of OklahomaSylvie Waskiewicz, PhD (Lead Editor)

This video lesson from Khan Academy interprets an excerpt of Brutus No. 1, the most well-known of what will be eventually called the "Anti-Federalist Papers," which argued against the ratification of the Constitution of 1787. This lesson is intended for students taking high school or college level American Government and Civics courses, including the AP Government course.

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Reading the novel One Crazy Summer, set in 1968 Oakland, CA at the height of the Black Panther movement, students explore the meaning of community, identity, and what it means to be part of a revolution.

This resource from Khan Academy provides the full text of Brutus I. This lesson is intended for students taking high school or college level American Government and Civics courses, including the AP Government course.

Khan Academy learning modules include a Community space where users can ask questions and seek help from community members. Educators should consult with their Technology administrators to determine the use of Khan Academy learning modules in their classroom. Please review materials from external sites before sharing with students.

The adage, "The nation goes as Ohio goes," is a reflection upon Ohio's key status when it comes to presidential elections and campaigns. But why is that the case? What is so special about Ohio? Our journey begins here. [1:46]

Ohio's status as swing state, and as a strong bellwether, goes back at least 120 years, but the reason for it goes back even further, to its founding. In this section we explore how the past paints the present, and set the stage for our journey by introducing the concept of The Five Ohios. [5:44]

Central Ohio is our first stop on our journey around the "Five Ohios." As the fastest growing-and youngest-region of the state. The state capital of Columbus has come a long way from "Cowtown" to metropolis. Its political tilt and population puts it in line with growing Western states. [7:41]

With deep roots in farming and factories, the Northwest region of Ohio is home to key industries and a Midwestern sensibility that any candidate would be wise to speak to. With a historically conservative lean, if candidates do well here, they'll likely also find support in the American heartland. [9:18]

The Southeast region of Ohio is the largest in area, but the least populated of all the regions. Voters in this Appalachian region retain an independent streak politically, but also an acute memory of their history with the energy industry and failed political promises. [9:04]

Of all the swing regions, Southwest Ohio might be the tipping point for most candidates looking to win the state. Serving as a bastion for conservative voters, it's a must-win for any Republican. With its southern exposure, the Southwest region typifies the non-rural southern United States. [9:55]

Presidential election history shows that third parties have had some success in Ohio, but none have ever won the state. Meanwhile, migration and shifting demographics in the United States may alter Ohio's electoral importance. For now, though, the nation still goes as Ohio goes. [3:27]

Created through a partnership between the National Endowment for the Humanities and the Library of Congress, Chronicling America offers visitors the ability to search and view newspaper pages from 1690-1963 and to find information about American newspapers published between 1690"“present using the National Digital Newspaper Program.

PBS NewsHour Classroom helps teachers and students identify the who, what, when, where, and why-it-matters of news stories. In partnership with PBS LearningMedia, we are proud to bring you Daily News Lessons which takes the best of the PBS NewsHour and pairs it with discussion questions, lesson plans, and stories developed specifically for students. Our lesson plans and resources help achieve state and national standards' goals and cover core academic subject areas ranging from civics and social studies to STEM and the arts, always with a media literacy focus. This Collection includes: Video (154), Document (20), Media Gallery (12), Lesson Plan (2) for Grades 6-8, 9-12.

Gain insight into an Iraqi refugee's life in Jordan, as well as his life before leaving Iraq. The video explores how host countries Jordan and Syria are coping with the Iraqi refugee crisis and features an interview with Jordan's Queen Noor. [5:50]

Follow Clemencia Carabali, a community activist from Cauca, as she travels to Washington, D.C to share with congressional staffers the perspective of Cauca's residents- while the Colombian government has one story to tell, many of its residents have a very different and untold story. [3:25]

Inflation, unemployment, recession, and economic growth affect people in real ways. Through interactive lessons, this module teaches students about fiscal policy, the avenue by which Congress and the president attempt to influence the economy. Three modules that would further students understanding of the content are GDP and Pizza, The Unemployment Short Modules, and The Fed's New Monetary Policy Tools. This content from Econ Lowdown also features alignment to national Financial Literacy and/or Economics standards.

Inflation, unemployment, recession, and economic growth affect people’s lives. This module teaches students about fiscal policy, the avenue by which Congress and the president can attempt to influence the economy. Other modules that would further students understanding of the content are GDP and Pizza, Government Budgets, The Story of Unemployment, and Monetary Policy. This content from Econ Lowdown also features alignment to national Financial Literacy and/or Economics standards.