This film gives a detailed description of how the US Federal Government operates and a brief description of the meaning of such government to the citizens of the United Sates. Discusses the purpose and function of the three main branches of government; the Capitol or legislative branch; the White House or executive branch and the Supreme Court or judicial branch. Discusses the system of checks and balances which exists between these branches of government.
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Collection
In ACMI's collection
Credits
Collection metadata
ACMI Identifier
006905
Language
English
Subject categories
Documentary → Documentary films - United States
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Federal government
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → United States - Politics and government
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Black and White
Holdings
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)