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Educational film series

Teaching Systems – American Government

Cerebellum Teaching Systems are simply the most effective method for students to learn and for teachers to teach. This innovative system covers topics in a fun, fast-paced and engaging manner. Each module includes a video program along with a digital workbook filled with teacher’s guides, classroom notes, quizzes, games and discussion questions. The subject matter correlates directly to state standards and is produced and designed by the Cerebellum Academic Team of professional scriptwriters, students, professors, actors, comedians and teachers.

Who says Civics has to be as dry as the Congressional Record? Now you can explain the three branches of government, the Constitution, civil rights, and civil liberties in a way your students will enjoy and understand.

Titles in this series

11 films

2008 · 26m

Bureaucracy

Topics Include The characteristics of a bureaucracy, the roots of the bureaucracy, types of bureaucracies, the job of…

2008 · 26m

Civil Liberties

Topics Include What are civil liberties?, the Bill of Rights, the Due Process Clause & the Incorporation Doctrine,…

2008 · 26m

Civil Rights

Topics Include Civil rights in America, slavery & abolition, the Civil War amendments, women & civil rights, and…

2008 · 26m

Congress

Topics Include The roots & structure of Congress, the roots of the Legislative Branch, congressional powers, representing the…

2008 · 26m

Federalism

Topics Include The early stages, the roots of federalism, the powers of government in a federal system, three…

2008 · 26m

Introduction to Government

Topics Include The origins of the American government, types of government, characteristics of the American government, before the…

2008 · 26m

The Executive Branch

Topics Include The making of the President, the appointment power, the power to convene Congress, the power to…

2008 · 26m

The Judicial System

Topics Include Judicial origins, the three branches of the Judicial System, the Supreme Court's power of judicial review,…

2008 · 26m

The United States Constitution

Topics include The basic principles of the Constitution, the Articles of Confederation, the drive for ratification.