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Philosophy Behind the Constitution | BRI’s Homework Help Series

Name: Philosophy Behind the Constitution | BRI’s Homework Help Series
Uploaded: 2017-10-03T00:00:00
Duration: 6 min
Description: Have you ever looked at your teacher with a puzzled face when they explain history? I know we have. In our new Homework Help Series we break down history into easy to understand 5 minute videos to support a better understanding of American History. In our seventh episode, we tackle the philosophical ideas behind the United States Constitution.

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Have you ever looked at your teacher with a puzzled face when they explain history? I know we have. In our new Homework Help Series we break down history into easy to understand 5 minute videos to support a better understanding of American History. In our seventh episode, we tackle the philosophical ideas behind the United States Constitution.

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Published On	Oct 3, 2017
Duration	6 min
Founding Principle	Representative/Republican Government, Checks and Balances, Federalism, Separation of Powers
Grade Level	6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12
Period Era	The Founding, 1780s
Topic	Constitution, Founders
Virtues	Responsibility