When it comes to elections, it is important that all people who want to vote can do so. This is why - in addition to voting at a polling station - there is postal voting. It is used, for example, by elderly or sick people, or people who don't have time on election day. Author: ZDF/logo/Karola Körbe
Usually, in an election, people vote for the party they are convinced of. Protest voters do not vote because they like a party, but because they are disappointed with theirs or the ruling party. Author: ZDF/logo/Maral Bazargani/Rüdiger Rickassel and Tim Rizzo Translation and dubbing: alugha Click
For more Science Videos: https://lt.org/ * With a population exceeding 500 million, the participation of less than 5 million EU citizens in a recent survey on abolishing daylight saving was, to say the least, disappointing. In this video, THOMAS TRÖGER explores how voting rules can be used to accoun
Politicians in the German Bundestag are under special protection: political immunity. This means, for example, that the police can't investigate them. But why does this protection exist? Authors: ZDF/logo/Simone Klein/Renate Becker, Heidi Stifel Translation and dubbing: alugha Click here to see m
One always and inevitably underestimates the number of stupid people who are in circulation, says Cipolla's Law of Stupidity. Although Carlo Cipolla originally formulated his principles in the form of an amusing letter to his friends, it soon gained a lot of attention among social theorists. Today,
A short animation that introduces the UK Parliament, looking at its history and how it works today. This is an ideal teaching resource for secondary students studying citizenship or Government & Politics View the whole film or skip to chapters: 1:08 Parliament Structure: the function and make-up
Get 25% off Blinkist Premium and enjoy 2 memberships for the price of 1! Start a free 7-day trial by clicking here: http://blinkist.de/sproutsdeutschland In the summer of 1954, a school bus carrying a group of 12-year-old boys arrived at Robbers Cave State Park in Oklahoma. The boys thought they we
In order to ensure a more sustainable future, nations need to address the opportunities and threats of globalization. To do so, nations have created institutions to achieve an array of shared goals. Specifically, a family of institutions was created after World War II, which is inclusive. That i
Cooling down and avoiding exposure to the sun, are keys to avoiding skin burns, heat stroke or what’s even worse, skin cancer. This video was produced by volunteer author: Jevelin P. Jemenes, Florida International University, Herbert Wertheim College of Medicine, Molecular and Biomedical Sciences
Skin in the game is an economic and ethical principle that states that if things go wrong, those who want to profit from their activity should also lose. The principle is also important for learning, skill building, and human development. After all, if you want to learn without taking the risk of fa
Once upon a time, there was a small mind that fell from a flight of fancy to a low point. This is his story of how he got back on his feet and became his best self. We hope this story helps you through hard times or inspires you to be brave and find your passion. Support us on Patreon 🎁 ➜ https://
Locke's ideas on religion and democracy became the basis of most liberal societies, making him the father of liberalism. Some, however, believe that his parenting guide, "Some Thoughts Concerning Education," may have been even more influential. You can learn more about the ideas from 1694 that are s
