| Description |
1 videodisc (60 min.) : sd., col. with b&w sequences ; 4 3/4 in. |
| Series |
Sunnylands seminars. Judicial branch |
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Sunnylands seminars. Judicial branch.
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| Contents |
Part 1. Creating a constitution -- part 2. One man changes the Constitution, Gideon v. Wainwright -- part 3. Checks and balances, Youngstown v. Sawyer. |
| Credits |
Editors, Sak Costanzo, Liz Mermin ; director of photography, Edward Marritz. |
| Performer |
Narrator: Erik Todd Dellums ; host: Harris, Dan ; music, Gavin Allen, Ben Decter. |
| Summary |
"These three 20- minute videos examine key constitutional concepts. The first explains why the nation's framers created the Constitution. The second describes the protection of individual rights by highlighting the Supreme Court case of Gideon v. Wainwright, affirming the right to an attorney. The last explores the separation of powers by examining the Supreme Court case of Youngstown v. Sawyer, a challenge to President Truman's decision to take over steel mills during the Korean War"--Container. |
| System Details |
DVD. |
| Language |
Subtitled in English and Spanish. |
| Subject |
Gideon, Clarence Earl -- Trials, litigation, etc.
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Wainwright, Louie L. -- Trials, litigation, etc.
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Sawyer, Charles, 1887-1979 -- Trials, litigation, etc.
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Truman, Harry S., 1884-1972.
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United States. Constitution.
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Youngstown Sheet and Tube Company -- Trials, litigation, etc.
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Constitutional law -- United States.
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Federal government -- United States.
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Constitutional conventions -- United States -- History.
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Right to counsel -- United States.
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War and emergency powers -- United States.
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Steel industry and trade -- Law and legislation -- United States.
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United States -- Politics and government.
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| Genre/Form |
Educational films
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| Added Author |
Imbriano, Robe.
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Dellums, Erik Todd, 1964-
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Harris, Dan, 1979-
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Allen, Gavin.
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Decter, Ben.
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PJ Productions.
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National Constitution Center (U.S.)
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Annenberg Foundation Trust at Sunnylands.
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