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Documentary Documentary films. Educational films. Lectures. Nonfiction films. videorecordingContents: Disc 1: Why have government? -- The framework of US federalism -- Civil liberties: freedoms from government -- Civil rights: fairness under government -- How a bill becomes a law -- Why Congress is such a puzzle -- Disc 2: How Congressional elections work -- The powers of presidency -- How presidential elections work -- A road map of the federal bureaucracy -- How the judicial branch works --...
Format: moving image
Publisher / Publication Date: 2020
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 973 UNDSummary: Director Francis Megahy offers an unflinching look at the lobbying system in Washington, D.C., and the influence of money on modern politics. By speaking with Washington, D.C. insiders, Megahy gets the inside scoop on where the money comes from and how it is used.
Format: moving image
Publisher / Publication Date: Cinema Libre Studio 2010
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1 available in Documentary DVDs, Call number: DVD DOC BESSummary: In this searing expose on the state of democracy in America and the fracturing of the Republican Party, directors Carl Deal and Tia Lessin follow the money behind the rise of the Tea Party. Alternately terrifying and funny, documentary is an essential and powerful portrait of our political times.
Format: moving image
Publisher / Publication Date: 2014