Legislatures : laying down the law / produced by the Educational Film Center.
Explores the idea that legislatures, although contentious bodies, are institutions composed of men and women who make representative democracy work by reflecting and reconciling the wide diversity of views held by Americans. Case studies include the work of John McCain and others to reform campaign...
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Streaming video (Emerson users only) |
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| Corporate Contributors: | , |
| Format: | Electronic Video |
| Language: | English |
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South Burlington, Vt. :
Annenberg/CPB,
©2003.
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| Series: | Democracy in America ;
6. |
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| Genre/Form: | Digital video, Streaming multimedia, Video recordings for the hearing impaired |
| Summary: | Explores the idea that legislatures, although contentious bodies, are institutions composed of men and women who make representative democracy work by reflecting and reconciling the wide diversity of views held by Americans. Case studies include the work of John McCain and others to reform campaign funding, the fight for "Death with Dignity" laws in Oregon, and a day in the life of Representative Wayne Gilchrest of Maryland. |
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| Item Description: | Series covers topics of civic knowledge, skills, and dispositions recommended by The Civics Framework for the National Assessment of Educational Progress developed by the U.S. Department of Education. Companion web site includes topic overviews, readings, critical thinking activity and web-based resources for each program. |
| Audience: | High school. 9-12. |
| Participant or Performer: | Hosted by Renée Poussaint. |
| Language: | Closed captioned. |
| Type of Computer File or Data Note: | Graphic file (Streaming video; 27 min.). |