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 The Constitution: That Delicate Balance Video Series 
"Constitutional issues come to life in this Emmy Award-winning series. Key political, legal, and media professionals engage in spontaneous and heated debates on controversial issues such as campaign spending, the right to die, school prayer, and immigration reform. This series will deepen understanding of the life and power of this enduring document and its impact on history and current affairs, while bringing biases and misconceptions to light."

Format: Annenberg Media, Video

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 Democracy in America Video Series 
"Democracy in America, a video course for high school civics teachers 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."

Format: Annenberg Media, Video

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 Ethics in America Video Series 
"This series uses the Socratic method to build analytical skills and examine ethical questions. The programs aim to sharpen moral reasoning without favoring a particular position by exploring ethical dilemmas in legal, political, medical, corporate, and military arenas. Panelists include Antonin Scalia, Faye Wattleton, and Peter Jennings."

Format: Annenberg Media, Video

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 American Presidents Video Series 
"We offer a series of lectures by and about American Presidents, from Calvin Coolidge to the George W. Bush."

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Freedom of Information 
"Freedom of information is instrumental to journalism and essential for democracy. This course teaches you how to use the Freedom of Information Act, Public Records Laws and Open Meetings Laws to uphold your right to know the government's actions. Learn not only the details of FOI laws in your state, but how to use FOI to write better stories today."

Format: NewsU, Website

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 The American Citizen 
"When you have completed this course, you should have a basic understanding of the structures and functions of American government and politics. Just as important, you should also have a clear understanding of your place as a citizen within the American political system. You will acquire both practical knowledge and real-life experience (via the Internet) related to your responsibilities and potential as a participating citizen. The things you learn and the experiences you have in this course will prepare you to be a more effective participant and learner in Washington and beyond."

Format: About.com, Website

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 Citizenship: Preparing Students for the Interview 
"To become a U.S. citizen, a person must go through an interview with a USCIS examiner. The USCIS examiner reviews the N-400 form to confirm the information on the form and to judge the English language abilities of the person applying for citizenship. Students preparing for the interview may fear that any mistake they make during the interview process will prevent them from becoming a citizen. This can place a great deal of pressure on a student. This course will help teacher’s prepare students for the interview so they will feel confident and improve their likelihood of success."

Format: Website

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 Citizenship: Teaching U.S. Civics for the Exam  
"One of the things a person must do to become a U.S. citizen is pass a U.S. civics test. The content of the test is U.S. history, government structure, and government leaders. Instructors can find content in many places. One of the most helpful is the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) Web site. This course will show instructors effective strategies for teaching the content so students are prepared for the civics test."

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 Citizenship: What Volunteers Need to Know 
"If you are an ESL instructor, or manage ESL programs, you will likely encounter students who have an interest in becoming U.S. citizens. This course will help you assess whether your program should offer citizenship courses to compliment your ESL curriculum. Furthermore, it will provide you with background information on what your students are likely to encounter during the citizenship process."

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