The History and Function of the U.S. Government

They have been called peacemakers, negotiators, and warmongers. In the United States government, the Secretary of State is the most important position in the President's Cabinet. Six Secretaries of State have become President, and the State Department is the oldest and most prolific branch of the government tree. Explore the people who have shaped the United States of America from this position.

Written over 200 years ago, The Bill of Rights is considered the cornerstone of our nation's civil liberties and freedom. Many of our Founding Fathers, however, did not wish to include these rights in the Constitution. Explore the struggle between the Federalists and the Anti-Federalists to ratify the United States Constitution and the Bill of Rights.

This program begins with the Declaration of Independence, which proclaimed freedom for the people in the United States of America. Many exciting facts document the trials and tribulations of this young country. From the defeat of the British, to the Constitutional Convention and into recent history, this production shows how the 3 branches work together to form our government.

The composition and powers of the House are established in Article One of the United States Constitution. The major power of the House is to pass federal legislation that affects the entire country although its bills must also be passed by the Senate and further agreed to by the U.S. President before becoming law (unless both houses re-pass the legislation with a two-thirds majority each).

The United States House of Representatives is one of the two houses of the United States Congress (bicameral legislature). It is frequently referred to as 'the House'. The other house is the Senate.

This program takes an in-depth look into the world's most powerful office. It also explores the different roles of the presidency, which include Head of State, Chief Diplomat, Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, and Chief Citizen. These roles have been shaped by our nation's great leaders.

The Supreme Court of the United States is the most powerful judicial body in the United States, if not in the World. In this program, we look at the early days of the Court and its landmark cases up to the present day. Alexander Hamilton claimed that the Supreme Court was "the weakest department of power." However through benchmark cases the court has distinguished itself.

The Supreme Court of the United States is the most powerful judicial body in the United States, if not in the World. In this program, we look at the early days of the Court and its landmark cases up to the present day. Alexander Hamilton claimed that the Supreme Court was "the weakest department of power." However through benchmark cases the court has distinguished itself.

The United States Senate iis one of the two houses of the United States Congress (bicameral legislature). The other being the House of Representatives.

The Vice-President of the United States of America not only plays an important role in our government, but you could consider him our President's right hand man. Explore the different facets and functions the Vice-President portrays.

The U.S. Federal Reserve System is the central bank for the United States of America. We take a closer look at how this financial system came to be. Learn about the Board of Governors, the Federal Reserve districts, and the Federal Open Market Committee. Meant to keep our money safe and our best interests in mind, the Federal Reserve System gives us a safe, flexible, and stable financial system.