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Contempt of Congress Explained
What does it mean when someone is found to be in contempt of Congress as AG William Barr was this week? This video looks at its roots and the option that Congress has to proceed.
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Article VII Explained: The Constitution for Dummies Series
Without 7 you don't get all the good parts. Lets wrap our heard around ratification of the US Constitution.
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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!!
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Judicial Review in Ten Minutes
A super broad overview of judicial review, the 14th amendment and various Supreme Court cases found on the US Regents exam in United States History.
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How To Remove an Insane President: The 25th Amendment, Section 4
How does the 25th Amendment work? How can 14 people remove a President? An explainer on the 25th Amendment, Section 4 which deals with how the VP and the cabinet can remove a crazy President.
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Gerrymandering Explained -- What Is It and Why Does it Matter?
A very short explicit definition of the political term "gerrymandering". Helpful for students in AP Government, an intro to political science course or just random peeople on the internet who through synchronicity landed here.
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Federalist #47 Explained: American Government Review
An overview of James Madison's classical writing on checks and balances, Federalist #47.
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Can the President Launch a Nuclear Attack Unilaterally? ("Pressing the Button")
How does the President launch a nuclear attack? Can they do it by themselves are there checks and balances?
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Can the President be indicted? Constitutionally speaking?
What are the arguments for and against indicting a sitting President. In this short video we look at both sides as we seek historical, political and constitutional guidance during this current constitutional crisis. Or is it a crisis?
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Can Congress Sue Obama? The Boehner Lawsuit Simply Explained
Can the Speaker of the House sue a sitting President? Well... kinda
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The 14th Amendment Explained: US Government Review
Hughes does the 14th amendment dirty. Subscribe to HipHughes History, it's stupid easy and free
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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).
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The USA Freedom Act Explained: US History Review
My Social Studies teacher look at how the USA Freedom Act changes the USA Patriot Act. Plus you get to learn what a backronym is.
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The Stamp Act Congress Explained: US History Review
A super quick overview of the first Colonial Congress, the Stamp Act Congress. Put together in response the the Stamp Act and meeting in 1765, this important event is one of the earliest illustrations of the upcoming American Revolution.
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The Liberty Amendments Explained: Article V Convention of States
A look at the Constitutional process of starting a Constitutional Convention by the states. And an straight forward focus on Mark Levin's proposed "Liberty Amendments" and the Convention of States pushing for a Constitutional Convention.
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The Hatch Act Explained
Did James Comey violate the Hatch Act? What is the Hatch Act?
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The Executive Branch in Twenty Minutes (1/2)
A short lecture highlighting the constitutional powers found in the constitution as they relate to Article II: The Executive Branch.
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The Emolument Clause Explained
Are we headed for a Constitutional crisis? A look at the Emolument Clause, also known as the Nobility Clause of the US Constitution. Not only will we look at the text of the US Constitution but the foundations of the clause, examples in...
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The Border Crisis Explained: Illegals or Refugees? You Decide.
A quick primer on the current illegal immigrant / refugee crisis occurring on the Southern border.
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The Bill Clinton Impeachment Explained: US History Review
HipHughes rides the line between history and creepy as he explains the reasons for the Clinton Impeachment and acquittal.
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The 15th Amendment Explained: The Constitution for Dummies Series
Wrap your head around the 15th Amendment and its effect on the nation.
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King Obama? The Constitutionality of the Immigration Executive Order
An attempted non biased look at the constitutionality and legality of Obama's executive order on immigration.
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5 Things You Should Know About Midterm Elections
With the 2018 Midterm Elections fast approaching it may be wise to review some important ideas. Here are five political science themes that will help you understand these important events in our history.
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The Connecticut Compromise and the Power of Small States in the U.S. Senate
HipHughes explains why the US Senate is controlled by small state Senators. HipHughes feeds you some poli-sci treats as he goes over some of the undemocratic mechanisms and its effects in the US Senate.