Lectures with Mr. Judy

Lectures with Mr. Judy

By Scott JudyHistory
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Lectures with Mr. Judy episodes

  • Exploring American Political Ideology

    Today, we get a little nerdy and explore the philosophical origins of American political thought. Mr. Judy discusses American individualism, liberty, and equality influenced the founding of America and still serve as the major influences in how politicians make decisions today. 

    30 min
  • Constitution Basics Pt. 2 (2020)

    In this episode, we cover:

    - Background of the Constitution

    - 3 parts of the Constitution: Preamble, Articles, Amendments

    - 3 branches of government: Executive, Legislative, Judicial 

    - Internal Checks 

    - What the Constitution says about slavery

    24 min
  • Civil War: Homefront

    In this episode, Mr. Judy reflects on the impact the war had for those who stayed home and didn't fight. Increasingly citizens relied on a government that was not focused on their interests but rather on the soldiers and winning the war, which created a distrust of government that ran for generations. 

    32 min
  • Public Opinion and Governing

    In today's lecture for government class, Mr. Judy covers the issues restricting the truthfulness of public opinion:

    • Discussion on how Americans being uninformed affects public opinion 
    • Issues of the lack of ideology in America 
    • How being uninformed and a lack of ideology make public opinion unpredictable
    • 24 min
    • Constitution Basics - US History Version

      In today's episode, Mr. Judy will cover:

      • Foundations in America leading to the Constitution 
      • Basics of the Constitution: History, Preamble, Articles, Amendments, Federalism
      • 3 Branches: Legislative, Executive, Judicial
      • Separation of Powers, Checks and Balances
      • Constitution and Slavery
      • 36 min

      About Lectures with Mr. Judy

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      A collection of lectures of history and government with Mr. Judy of Viewmont High School.