A focused video lecture explaining the Supreme Court case, Scott vs Sandford (1857), better known as the Dred Scott Decision. In this 12 minute video we look at the facts of the case, the court's rational and decision and most...

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...

Over the last few weeks, tensions have been rising in Scotland and within the SNP. Former leader Alex Salmond claims that there was a conspiracy to get rid of him, while Nicola Sturgeon attempts to defend her record and the party. In...

A quick look at U.S. history for students preparing for end of the year tests such as the NY state regents. This lecture focuses on George Washington, Whiskey Rebellion, Farewell Address,, Hamilton, and the Marshall Court.

With super high profile laws currently making their way through congress, we thought now would be a good time to refresh the basics. In this video, we explain the US system of government and how laws are passed in the United States.

The Owen Paterson scandal seems to have blown open the issue of government sleaze, so we thought we'd dive deeper and try to see if there are any more good examples. So in this video we uncover 6 examples of when Johnson's goverment have...

The Supreme Court’s responsibility is to interpret all laws and ensure that they do not conflict with the founding principles of the Constitution. The Supreme Courts role in government has not always been as clear cut as it is now,...

With the first shots of the American Revolution, they downed tools and ran to help in the fight for independence. This is the story of the ordinary people who helped found a nation.

Our country’s destiny has been shaped by those who gave of their leadership, wisdom and sometimes their lives. Our American’s Documents of Freedom have recorded the evolution of our republic down through the years. This program focuses...

HipHughes tackles the elusive Federalist Paper #78 and Hamilton's defense of the judiciary. A super duper starting point for kids wrapping their head around the big idea.Great for flippers, test review or just for plain ole' learning fun!

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. In this edition of America’s...

HipHughes breezes through the three essential Marshall court cases, Marbury v Madison, McCulloch v Maryland and Gibbons v Ogden. Simple learnin', not meant for in depth course work, just enough so you don't look like a dummy.

Understanding the U.S. Constitution: 1. This clip explains how the system of Checks and Balances established by the U.S. Constitution works.

First, you are not a dummy. But perhaps you have a yearning to just know about Checks and Balances or perhaps, and more likely, you have an exam! Mr. Hughes serves a heaping serving of simplicity as he takes you through all three...

This video provides an overview of the Supreme Court, its history, role, and powers. It explains how the Supreme Court ensures that laws are constitutional and examines the process for filling vacancies on the Court. The video also...

This video provides a description of the establishment and structure of the Judicial Branch of the United States government. The video also discusses the three levels of federal courts - district courts, circuit courts, and the Supreme...