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Student Election in The Simpsons

Student Election From The Simpsons (Season, Episode??) Clip Description: Description needed American Politics Concepts Discussed/Connected To: Possible Uses in Classroom:

Thank You for Smoking

Thank You For Smoking From Thank You for Smoking (Season, Episode??) Clip Description: Thank You for Smoking shows a meeting of tobacco lobbyists trying to[…]

Recieving McNamara’s Papers

Receiving McNamara’s Papers From The Post (Season, Episode??) Clip Description: The Washington Post receives McNamara’s papers, which became known as The Pentagon Papers. The Post[…]

Lame Duck Congress

Lame Duck Congress From The West Wing Show (Season 2, Episode 6) Clip Description: A recently defeated Senator refusing to vote for a proposal he[…]

Road Trip

Road Trip From Parks and Rec. (Season 3, Episode 14) Clip Description: Ron Swanson explains to a child his views on government and libertarianism. American[…]

The War At Home

The War At Home From The West Wing Show (Season 2, Episode 14) Clip Description: Pending American Politics Concepts Discussed/Connected To: Possible Uses in Classroom:[…]

Barlet’s Third State of the Union

Barlet’s Third State of the Union From The West Wing Show (Season 2, Episode 13) Clip Description: Pending American Politics Concepts Discussed/Connected To: Possible Uses[…]

In This White House

In This White House From The West Wing Show (Season 2, Episode 4) Clip Description: Showcases Republican arguments against Democratic proposals on education. American Politics[…]

The Supremes

The Supremes From The West Wing Show (Season 5, Episode 17) Clip Description: The importance of a balanced Court; the extent to which politics influences[…]

Inauguration Part II

Inauguration Part II From The West Wing Show (Season 4, Episode 15) Clip Description: Illustrates the formal appointment of a member of the President’s staff[…]