Ever wonder how a giant ship can float or how buildings are demolished in the middle of a city? We do too! Our new series, Things Explained, tackles all kinds of questions with short, easy-to-understand videos that include vocabulary, experiments, and real-world examples right here in Georgia.
Federalism is the constitutional division of power between the US state governments and the national government, also known as the federal government. By design, the US has different levels of government, ranging from the smallest areas of the country to the entire United States of America.
In this episode of Things Explained, we discuss the role and responsibilities of Georgia's governor and how the position compares to that of the U.S. president. We also highlight some political dynamics of the state and some of Georgia's most famous governors.
A runoff election is a second election held to determine a winner when no candidate in the first election met the required threshold for victory. In this episode, we take a look at why runoffs happen in Georgia and why fewer people tend to show up on runoff election days.
This week on Peach State Politics, host Stephen Fowler speaks with Pat Hinote to answer the question, "What does the doorkeeper do in the Senate and the House?"
Traditionally, the highest voter turnout rate happens when US presidential candidates are on the ballot. Midterm elections, however, are equally as important, despite the lower voter turnout.
GPB’s Georgia Studies digital collection brings an innovative, interactive experience to telling the story of Georgia’s history, culture, and geography.
Building on a reputation as a trusted source for educational content, GPB Education is entering a new chapter with virtual and augmented reality. Students can be transported to places and environments to make more authentic connections to the content and learning objectives.
