Crash Course
Federalism: Crash Course Government and Politics
In which Craig Benzine teaches you about federalism, or the idea that in the United States, power is divided between the national government and the 50 state governments. Craig will teach you about how federalism has evolved over the...
Wonderscape
Understanding the Role of US State Governments
Explore the significance of state governments in shaping daily life and enacting laws that affect citizens. Learn about the historical context of state powers, from the Constitutional Convention to the adoption of the Bill of Rights....
Curated Video
Federal and State Powers
The U.S. Constitution divides power between the federal government and states, granting specific national powers and reserving others to states via the 10th Amendment, with federal laws generally overriding state laws.
Curated Video
Marbury v. Madison: What is Judicial Review?
The U.S. Supreme Court decides if laws made in the United States violate the Constitution or not. It’s called judicial review and it’s a power that was granted to the Supreme Court by the Supreme Court itself – thanks to a landmark case...
Curated Video
Election of 1824: When the House Chose
In the Presidential Election of 1824, five men from one party were up for the job. It was left to the House of Representatives to figure out a winner – and the aftermath led to the modern two-party system.
Curated Video
Election of 1800: Presidential Tie
The 1800 Presidential Election, which ended in a tie between Thomas Jefferson and Andrew Burr, presented Congress with a dilemma – how to stop a tie from happening again.
Hip Hughes History
Shays' Rebellion Explained
A quick overview of the 1786-1787 event known as Shay's Rebellion. Perfect for students of the Social Studies, lifelong learners and the Cray Cray on the internets.
Hip Hughes History
McCulloch vs Maryland Explained: US History Review
An essential case for students of US History and law as well as the reliable cray cray on the internet, McCulloch vs Maryland helps to define Federalism as well as the elastic clause. Let HipHughes takes something as dull as cardboard...
Hip Hughes History
Landmark Supreme Court Cases: US v Lopez (1995)
It's on the test, for real. Dive in for an enthusiastic and educational explanation of the landmark decision handed down by the Rehnquist Court in 1995, US v Lopez.
Hip Hughes History
Article V for Dummies: The Amendment Procedure Explained
Continuing the Constitution for Dummies Series with Article V. Explained simply so you can understand the Constitution of the United States. Subscribe to my fellow EDU Gurus!!
Hip Hughes History
Federalist #47 Explained: American Government Review
An overview of James Madison's classical writing on checks and balances, Federalist #47.
Hip Hughes History
Articles of Confederation Explained in 10 Minutes
A video lecture on the Articles designed for US History students taking the NY state regents. Vintage HHH. The old school stuff where resolution was a bowling score.
Hip Hughes History
The Violence Against Women Act: US v Morrison (2000)
Is the Violence Against Women Act Constitutional? An examination of the interstate commerce clause through the lens of the Supreme Court case US V Morrison (2000).
Hip Hughes History
The Farewell Address for Dummies
HipHughes breezes through the essentials of George Washington's Farewell address. Just enough of the big ideas so you won't look like a dummy at a dinner party or in a US History class or in life in general.
Hip Hughes History
The Articles of Confederation Explained: U.S. History Review
A review of our first Constitution, the AOC. What were the Articles of Confederation? How did it run the United States? Why did the Articles of Confederation fail? Mr. Hughes explains the basics of the Articles of Confederation including...
Cerebellum
The Election Process In America - The 17th and 19th Amendments
The right to vote is our single most important right as American citizens, and yet, many Americans fail to exercise this valuable right. This video looks at how the 17th Amendment provided for the direct election of senators. It also...
Cerebellum
America's Documents Of Freedom 1775-1786 - The State Constitutions 1776-1781 And The Virginia Statute For Religious Freedom (1786
The documents our predecessors left for us contain a written record of our history, and bear witness to why we are who we are and how our democracy evolved. In this video we look at the documents that come from the tumultuous...
Hip Hughes History
Gibbons vs Ogden Explained in 5 Minutes (1824): US History Review
Take five minutes and fill your head with tales of the interstate commerce clause and this foundational Constitutional defining Supreme Court case. Perfect for the discriminating life ling learner and students cramming for the exam
Cerebellum
America: Nationalism And Change 1818-1830 - Mcculloch V Maryland 1819
American democracy has a lineage of written records that we can trace to show the development of our nation, and how each document builds on those before it to make our foundation of freedom stronger. This video examines the documents...
Hip Hughes History
What are implied powers? American Government Review
How do you define implied powers? How did the Supreme Court interpret them? Where are implied powers found in the US Constitution. In this dynamic lecture we explain the basics so ur understanding of the Constitution is anything but!
Hip Hughes History
Nullification for Dummies -- States Rights, The Constitution and The Supremacy Clause
Impress your friends with your academic use of the word nullification. HipHughes explains the states rights concept through the lends of the Alien Sedition Act and KY-VA Resolutions with some reference to going to school naked. Perfect...
Hip Hughes History
The Emancipation Proclamation Explained: US History Review
So you think you know your history? Mr. Hughes lays down the tracks to help you understand the true purpose behind the Emancipation Proclamation and why the Civil War was fought. Brought to you by Mr. Hughes in an easily digestible eight...
Hip Hughes History
The Elastic Clause Explained in 3 Minutes: The Constitution for Dummies Series
In order to understand the Constitution you must understand the elastic clause and the tenth amendment or you are #losing. So take four minutes and prepare yourself for future debates whatever side of the fence you sit.
Easy Languages
Easy Filipino 11 - About Duterte's Federalism (Cebuano edition)
Learn Filipino with Easy Filipino: In this episode Clyde is out in Davao to ask people what they think to Duterte's plans to change the government to a federal system. . Host and producer: Clyde Antes Camera: Carmel