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The United States of America (USA), commonly referred to as the United States (U.S.) or America, is a federal republic composed of 50 states, a federal district, five major territories and various possessions. The 48 contiguous states and Washington, D.C., are in central North America between Canada and Mexico. The state of Alaska is in the northwestern part of North America and the state of Hawaii is an archipelago in the mid-Pacific. The territories are scattered about the Pacific Ocean and the Caribbean Sea. At 3.8 million square miles (9.842 million km2) and with over 320 million people, the country is the world's third or fourth-largest by total area and the third most populous. It is one of the world's most ethnically diverse and multicultural nations, the product of large-scale immigration from many countries. The geography and climate of the United States are also extremely diverse, and the country is home to a wide variety of wildlife.
The United States Constitution is the supreme law of the United States of America. The Constitution, originally comprising seven articles, delineates the national frame of government. Its first three articles entrench the doctrine of the separation of powers, whereby the federal government is divided into three branches: the legislative, consisting of the bicameral Congress; the executive, consisting of the President; and the judicial, consisting of the Supreme Court and other federal courts. Articles Four, Five and Six entrench concepts of federalism, describing the rights and responsibilities of state governments and of the states in relationship to the federal government. Article Seven establishes the procedure subsequently used by the thirteen States to ratify it.
Since the Constitution came into force in 1789, it has been amended twenty-seven times. In general, the first ten amendments, known collectively as the Bill of Rights, offer specific protections of individual liberty and justice and place restrictions on the powers of government. The majority of the seventeen later amendments expand individual civil rights. Others address issues related to federal authority or modify government processes and procedures. Amendments to the United States Constitution, unlike ones made to many constitutions world-wide, are appended to the end of the document. At seven articles and twenty-seven amendments, it is the shortest written constitution in force. All five pages of the original U.S. Constitution are written on parchment.
A constitution is a set of fundamental principles or established precedents according to which a state or other organization is governed. These rules together make up, i.e. constitute, what the entity is. When these principles are written down into a single document or set of legal documents, those documents may be said to embody a written constitution; if they are written down in a single comprehensive document, it is said to embody a codified constitution.
Constitutions concern different levels of organizations, from sovereign states to companies and unincorporated associations. A treaty which establishes an international organization is also its constitution, in that it would define how that organization is constituted. Within states, a constitution defines the principles upon which the state is based, the procedure in which laws are made and by whom. Some constitutions, especially codified constitutions, also act as limiters of state power, by establishing lines which a state's rulers cannot cross, such as fundamental rights. An example is the constitution of the United States of America.
Khan Academy is a non-profit educational organization created in 2006 by educator Salman Khan with the aim of providing a free, world-class education for anyone, anywhere. The organization produces short lectures in the form of YouTube videos. In addition to micro lectures, the organization's website features practice exercises and tools for educators. All resources are available for free to anyone around the world. The main language of the website is English, but the content is also available in other languages.
The founder of the organization, Salman Khan, was born in New Orleans, Louisiana, United States to immigrant parents from Bangladesh and India. After earning three degrees from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (a BS in mathematics, a BS in electrical engineering and computer science, and an MEng in electrical engineering and computer science), he pursued an MBA from Harvard Business School.
In late 2004, Khan began tutoring his cousin Nadia who needed help with math using Yahoo!'s Doodle notepad.When other relatives and friends sought similar help, he decided that it would be more practical to distribute the tutorials on YouTube. The videos' popularity and the testimonials of appreciative students prompted Khan to quit his job in finance as a hedge fund analyst at Connective Capital Management in 2009, and focus on the tutorials (then released under the moniker "Khan Academy") full-time.
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In which John Green teaches you about the United States Constitution. During and after the American Revolutionary War, the government of the new country operated under the Articles of Confederation. While these Articles got the young nation through its war with England, they weren't of much use when it came to running a country. So, the founding fathers decided try their hand at nation-building, and they created the Constitution of the United States, which you may remember as the one that says We The People at the top. John will tell you how the convention came together, some of the compromises that had to be made to pass this thing, and why it's very lucky that the framers installed a somewhat reasonable process for making changes to the thing. You'll learn about Shays' Rebellion, the Fed...
We the People of the United States, in Order to form a more perfect Union, establish Justice, insure domestic Tranquility, provide for the common defence, promote the general Welfare, and secure the Blessings of Liberty to ourselves and our Posterity, do ordain and establish this Constitution for the United States of America. Article. I. Section. 1. All legislative Powers herein granted shall be vested in a Congress of the United States, which shall consist of a Senate and House of Representatives. Section. 2. The House of Representatives shall be composed of Members chosen every second Year by the People of the several States, and the Electors in each State shall have the Qualifications requisite for Electors of the most numerous Branch of the State Legislature. No Person shall be a Repre...
This shows the history of the making of the US Constitution. I do not own the rights to this. I place it on youtube as a service to all who are as in love with that revered document as I am.
This video was made to help students understand why the Constitution was created. It explains the purpose, the meaning, and the intent of this most important American document.
Easily understand the basic concepts of the U.S. Constitution by mastering 5 Key Concepts. Understand Freedom, Liberty, Founding Principles and American History like never before. THIS VIDEO CONTAINS CONCEPTS 1-3. See second video with same name on this channel for Concepts 4 and 5. By CM Seibert
"Securing the Blessings of Liberty: An Examination of the United States Constitution" is a class on the Constitution by Richard Church. Class was presented by the Stevens Point, WI Campaign for Liberty Meetup Group and arranged by Corey Kealiher. http://ronpaul.meetup.com/680/ Richard is the Adams County, WI district coordinator for the WI Campaign For Liberty. This 1.5 hour class is part 1 of 4, which is an introduction and history of the Constitution. Filmed at the Portage County Public Library in Stevens Point, WI on 5/1/10. http://WisconsinC4L.com Filmed and edited by Chris Rye http://forlibertymovie.com
An introduction to the US Constitution including a brief history and description of events leading up to its signing.
In this video, Aspen Institute President and CEO Walter Isaacson talks to Sal about the background to the Declaration of Independence. Created by Sal Khan and Aspen Institute. Watch the next lesson: https://www.khanacademy.org/humanities/us-history/civil-war-era/slavery-and-the-civil-war/v/slavery-and-missouri-compromise-in-early-1800s?utm_source=YT&utm;_medium=Desc&utm;_campaign=UShistory Missed the previous lesson? https://www.khanacademy.org/humanities/us-history/road-to-revolution/declaration-of-independence/v/first-draft-of-the-declaration-of-independence?utm_source=YT&utm;_medium=Desc&utm;_campaign=UShistory US history on Khan Academy: From a mosquito-ridden backwater to the world's last remaining superpower, the United States of America is a nation with a rich history and a noble goa...
The Constitution of the United States is the supreme law of the United States of America. The Constitution originally consisted of seven Articles. The first three Articles embody the doctrine of the separation of powers, whereby the federal government is divided into three branches: the legislature, consisting of the bicameral Congress; the executive, consisting of the President; and the judiciary, consisting of the Supreme Court and other federal courts. The fourth and sixth Articles frame the doctrine of federalism, describing the relationship between State and State, and between the several States and the federal government. The fifth Article provides the procedure for amending the Constitution. The seventh Article provides the procedure for ratifying the Constitution. This is an audio...
The United States offers uncountable sights to the visitor, from the White House and the Capitolium in Washington through the skyscrapers of New York and the buildings of Chicago to the clay buildings of Santa Fe. The west, well known from the movies, awaits the visitors with wooden forts, the endless prairie, Indian villages and pueblos. Nature offers the visitor the Niagara Falls, the amazing red rocks of the Monument Valley, while the city of gambling, Las Vegas and the capital of movie making, Los Angeles shows the visitor a different side of the United States. Come along! -------------- Watch more travel videos ► http://goo.gl/HYQdhg Join us. Subscribe now! ► http://goo.gl/QHWi2p Be our fan on Facebook ► http://goo.gl/0xmbQk Follow us on Twitter ► http://goo.gl/334ln5 --------------...
Take a tour of United States - part of the World's Greatest Attractions series by GeoBeats. Hi, this is your host, Naomi. I would like to show you the top 5 destinations of the United States. Number five: Boston, one of the most historic cities of the United States. It has some of the finest academic institutions and many quaint, charming neighborhoods. Number four: Los Angeles. See the famous Hollywood landmarks, shop alongside the rich and famous, and hang out with the locals at pristine beaches. Number three: Las Vegas. It's the entertainment capital of the world. On the famous strip, amidst the glitzy lights, you will find exciting casinos, dining, shows, and nightlife. Number two: San Francisco. The beautiful city is set in spectacular natural settings. World-famous landmarks...
✱ 56.234 Hotels in U.S.A - Lowest Price Guarantee ► http://goo.gl/Rdpbbv Travel video about destination USA - The West. The west of North America is full of amazing contrast and stretches from the pretentious world of the Hollywood glitterati to a landscape that is both natural and spectacular. This journey features some unique and impressive sights such as the historic rock settlements of the Native American Indians and fascinating salt deserts and volcanic areas.Los Angeles is synonymous with Hollywood and it was here that this amazing city attained worldwide fame. The Sidewalk Of Fame is covered with brass stars that bear the names of famous celebrities of both past and present. Universal Studios is the largest and most active film and television studio in the world as well as providin...
http://www.expedia.com/New-York.d178293.Destination-Travel-Guides New York City is an international metropolis built on the shoulders of immigrants and their descendants. New York City is home to eight million people, and the city receives more than 50 million visitors per year. Your New York City tour should include sampling the food of hundreds of different cultures, and you can explore the easily on foot, by taxi, or via the famous subway system. No New York sightseeing is complete without a visit to Times Square, which you’ve no doubt seen in many movies. Take in its billboards, its many people, and its food, then cross over to Central Park, which comprises 850 acres of lakes and meadows, and is the setting for many a romantic comedy. You also have your pick of art and history museu...
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With 43 hills, one of the world's great bridges and a population of more than 800,000 freethinkers, inventors and oddballs, San Francisco is one of the USA's most compelling cities. Visit http://www.lonelyplanet.com/usa/san-francisco for more information about San Francisco.
There are a lot of Americans who are fascinated with traveling to Europe. Can you blame them, Europe is beautiful with a rich history and stunning old architecture. HOWEVER (and that’s a big however), the United States is home to extraordinary beauty as well. What it lacks in the historical/cultural department (compared to Europe) it more than makes up with its diverse and stunning natural beauty. From the beaches of Florida and the deserts of Arizona to the rugged peaks of California and the rain forests of Hawaii, there is hardly anything you cannot find in the United States. So if you are itching for travel, consider a trip around America. In fact, we humbly suggest you check out these 25 Beautiful Places In The United States You Need To Visit Today. Follow us on: Twitter: https://twit...
This video is a guide for people flying from India to USA that includes - Departure process at the Indian airports, Security checks and baggage procedures at the airports, What happens inside the airplane while flying to USA, USA Immigration and security at the US Airports. Travel guide to USA with sample pre-filled immigration forms and customs forms, specially for people flying to USA for the first time or apprehensive about taking a flight and going through immigration and customs procedures. Download a printable travel guide PDF file at http://www.path2usa.com/travel-guide-to-usa.
Just south of Manhattan, on Long Island, Brooklyn is the most populous of New York City's five boroughs. Brooklyn Heights is one of the richer neighborhoods in the borough, characterized by brownstone buildings and a thriving shopping district. The centerpiece of Brooklyn Heights is Brooklyn Bridge Park. This has spectacular views of downtown New York City. At almost 1830 meters long, Brooklyn Bridge is one of the most recognizable landmarks in New York City. It spans the East River, connecting Brooklyn to Manhattan, and is crossed by some 4000 pedestrians every day. Popular pastimes in Brooklyn's Prospect Park include relaxing on the green expanses of Long Meadow, cycling, jogging, and spotting wildlife on Prospect Lake. Coney Island was once the largest amusement area in the Unite...
In this travel video guide to San Francisco, I travel to San Francisco, California, one of the most scenic cities in the United States, if not the world. In town for a conference for only four days, only one of which was going to be sunny, I headed out to see as much as I could in a day. I started my day by visiting the Haight-Ashbury district, San Francisco's most famous neighborhood. Ground zero for the Summer of Love, this neighborhood's bohemian past is still evident as you walk around the area, though things have changed quite a bit. Next I headed to the Mission District, San Francisco's "It" neighborhood right now. Home to a large and varied immigrant population, cheap rents have lured many a young and hip individual to the area, evidenced by the artisanal chocolate shops, used boo...
Portland, Oregon, is located in the Northwestern United States, where the Willamette and Columbia Rivers meet. Portland is sometime called 'Beervana', because of its large number of microbreweries. The Willemette Valley, meanwhile, is an excellent wine-growing region. At the heart of Portland is the amphitheater on Pioneer Courthouse Square. The Portland Art Museum here is the oldest museum in the region. The Tom McCall Waterside Park is a good spot for people-watching. Several bridges give access to the east bank, where the Oregon Museum of Science and Industry is located. Portland's climate is ideal for growing roses, showcased in the International Rose Test Garden. The nearby Japanese Garden is one of the most authentic outside of Asia. Washington Park offers lush gardens and trai...
In this travel video tour of Portland, Oregon, I travel to Portland, one of the most unique cities in the United States. I started my trip off by hopping off a plane and then immediately hopping onto a bus. But not just any bus, a bus operated by Brewvana Brewery Tours, the mostly women-run craft beer brewery tour company. Portland, or know as Beervana to some, is home to 55 breweries within its borders, and is truly a beer-lover's paradise. On my tour we made stops at Rogue Ales & Spirits, Laurelwood Pubic House & Brewery, Widmer Brothers Brewery and Sidecar Bar, where I had the chance to sit down over a pint with the founder and owner of Brewvana, Ashley Rose Salvitti. While in Portland, I stayed at the Tiny House Hotel, a hotel made up of, you guessed it, tiny houses. In the next po...
Philadelphia, located between New York and Washington D.C, is considered to be the birthplace of the United States. The Constitution was debated here in Philadelphia in what is now the Independence Hall. The nearby Liberty Bell Center is home to the famous two-thousand-pound bell which became a symbol of freedom. The National Constitution Center also tells the story of 1920s prohibition. Learn more about Al Capone and other famous former inmates at the Eastern State Penitentiary. The Philadelphia Museum of Art, one of the country's largest museums, is not to be missed. At Fairmount Park, discover outdoor art on the Benjamin Franklin Parkway, as well as the Smith Memorial Arch dedicated to Civil War heroes. Attractions for kids include Philadelphia Zoo, the oldest zoo in America. Meet...
For African Americans, a travel guide from the Jim Crow era often meant the difference between a hot meal and a vicious beating - or murder. In The Green Book, a travel guide for African Americans, you had 48 pages of practical scripture, offering safe passage through the United States—where you can sleep, eat and fill your gas tank. The 1940 edition of the Green Book offered several options for safe harbor in central Alabama from the Ku Klux Klan, not to mention less deadly manifestations of hatred. Created by Victor H. Green, the book recognized that such a map was necessary. But he also hoped that his work would eventually be obviated by social progress.
Working travel nurses Pat, RN and Chelsey, RN tell us why they chose a travel nursing career and talk about their different experiences. Pat is a RN with 37 years of experience and decided to try travel nursing later in life after her children grew up and left her home. Pat applied for a travel nurse job with American Traveler and loved the entire experience, plus she took her husband along. Chelsey is a young RN from Georgia; she met several new friends while travel nursing and even tried sushi for the first time! She said "we don’t have sushi in Georgia!" Both Pat and Chelsey recommend American Traveler as a top agency to work with and they love their career. Also, hear from different American Traveler staff members from consultants to housing benefits manager. Kelly Vigliotti, an Ameri...
Megan McCormick ventures into the countries on the Arabian Gulf – Kuwait, United Arab Emirates and Oman – an area of ancient of kingdoms that’s synonymous with oil but still one of the most misunderstood areas of the entire world. Megan’s journey begins in the oil fields of Kuwait where she witnesses the devastation caused by the Iraqi invasion of 1990. As the army retreated under the Allied bombardment, Desert Storm, it set alight to dozens of oil fields causing an environmental catastrophe. Visiting its capital, Kuwait City, she finds that the superficial scars of the war have healed; in the city’s souks traditional Arab life continues. However, a meeting with a Kuwaiti prisoner of war on the festive Liberation Day (26 February) reveals that there are still hundreds of Kuwaitis who h...
Arches National Park has only one entrance which is located about 4 miles north of Moab Along the US191, there is a deviation, and the road begins to climb with a series of switchbacks up to the Visitor Center. Arches National Park is a 'protected area of the United States that preserves over 2,000 natural sandstone arches, including the world-famous Delicate Arch. The first viewpoint you meet after the Visitor Center is to Park Avenue. From here you can observe very high red rocks that resemble the skyscrapers of New York, hence the name of Park Avenue. We move to the next viewpoint, the La Sal Mountain Viewpoint. From here we begin to understand how big the park. Also you can see other rock characteristics conformations We reach now, one of the most famous attractions of the park, once a...
More books at http://librivox.org and http://youtube.com/audiobooksfree Bringing you Librivox audiobooks for free on YouTube. Full text of the Constitution of the United States Audiobook. This free Constitution of the United States Audiobook produced by http://www.librivox.org, and all Librivox audiobook recordings are free, in the public domain. Feel free to download this Constitution of the United States Audiobook free audiobook here at the Constitution of the United States Audiobook audio Librivox page: http://librivox.org/the-constitution-of-the-united-states-of-america-1787/ "constitution of the united states" "us constitution" "the constitution of the united states" "united states constitution" "the us constitution" "constitution" "u.s. constitution" "the united states constitu...
In which John Green teaches you about the United States Constitution. During and after the American Revolutionary War, the government of the new country operated under the Articles of Confederation. While these Articles got the young nation through its war with England, they weren't of much use when it came to running a country. So, the founding fathers decided try their hand at nation-building, and they created the Constitution of the United States, which you may remember as the one that says We The People at the top. John will tell you how the convention came together, some of the compromises that had to be made to pass this thing, and why it's very lucky that the framers installed a somewhat reasonable process for making changes to the thing. You'll learn about Shays' Rebellion, the Fed...
We the People of the United States, in Order to form a more perfect Union, establish Justice, insure domestic Tranquility, provide for the common defence, promote the general Welfare, and secure the Blessings of Liberty to ourselves and our Posterity, do ordain and establish this Constitution for the United States of America. Article. I. Section. 1. All legislative Powers herein granted shall be vested in a Congress of the United States, which shall consist of a Senate and House of Representatives. Section. 2. The House of Representatives shall be composed of Members chosen every second Year by the People of the several States, and the Electors in each State shall have the Qualifications requisite for Electors of the most numerous Branch of the State Legislature. No Person shall be a Repre...
This shows the history of the making of the US Constitution. I do not own the rights to this. I place it on youtube as a service to all who are as in love with that revered document as I am.
This video was made to help students understand why the Constitution was created. It explains the purpose, the meaning, and the intent of this most important American document.
Easily understand the basic concepts of the U.S. Constitution by mastering 5 Key Concepts. Understand Freedom, Liberty, Founding Principles and American History like never before. THIS VIDEO CONTAINS CONCEPTS 1-3. See second video with same name on this channel for Concepts 4 and 5. By CM Seibert
"Securing the Blessings of Liberty: An Examination of the United States Constitution" is a class on the Constitution by Richard Church. Class was presented by the Stevens Point, WI Campaign for Liberty Meetup Group and arranged by Corey Kealiher. http://ronpaul.meetup.com/680/ Richard is the Adams County, WI district coordinator for the WI Campaign For Liberty. This 1.5 hour class is part 1 of 4, which is an introduction and history of the Constitution. Filmed at the Portage County Public Library in Stevens Point, WI on 5/1/10. http://WisconsinC4L.com Filmed and edited by Chris Rye http://forlibertymovie.com
An introduction to the US Constitution including a brief history and description of events leading up to its signing.
In this video, Aspen Institute President and CEO Walter Isaacson talks to Sal about the background to the Declaration of Independence. Created by Sal Khan and Aspen Institute. Watch the next lesson: https://www.khanacademy.org/humanities/us-history/civil-war-era/slavery-and-the-civil-war/v/slavery-and-missouri-compromise-in-early-1800s?utm_source=YT&utm;_medium=Desc&utm;_campaign=UShistory Missed the previous lesson? https://www.khanacademy.org/humanities/us-history/road-to-revolution/declaration-of-independence/v/first-draft-of-the-declaration-of-independence?utm_source=YT&utm;_medium=Desc&utm;_campaign=UShistory US history on Khan Academy: From a mosquito-ridden backwater to the world's last remaining superpower, the United States of America is a nation with a rich history and a noble goa...
The Constitution of the United States is the supreme law of the United States of America. The Constitution originally consisted of seven Articles. The first three Articles embody the doctrine of the separation of powers, whereby the federal government is divided into three branches: the legislature, consisting of the bicameral Congress; the executive, consisting of the President; and the judiciary, consisting of the Supreme Court and other federal courts. The fourth and sixth Articles frame the doctrine of federalism, describing the relationship between State and State, and between the several States and the federal government. The fifth Article provides the procedure for amending the Constitution. The seventh Article provides the procedure for ratifying the Constitution. This is an audio...
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Tired eyes
Closed for days
There's no regret
'Cause there's no place
I don't know
What I believe
But if I feel safe
What do I need
A home
A home
A home
Revolution
Revolution
Revolution blues
What will they do
Revolution
Revolution
Revolution blues
What will they do to me
What will they do to me
What will they do to me
What will they do to me
Dulcet tongues
Whisper fast
The future yearns
Right now's the past
Rouse me soon
The end draws nigh
Who's side are you on
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Revolution blues
What will they do
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Revolution blues
What will they do to you
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I feel alright
So tonight
I got to ask you why
Why deny it
It's no surprise
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I'll lead the last charge to bed
I said my last rights
I don't have to run scared no more
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I wanna fight
I wanna fight a revolution
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I wanna fight a revolution
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At the light
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