Crash Course
Judicial Review: Crash Course Government and Politics
Today, Craig Benzine is going to tell you about the Supreme Court's most important case, Marbury v. Madison, and how the court granted itself the power of judicial review. Judicial review is the power to examine and invalidate actions of...
Curated Video
The Power of Cooperation: How Ants Teach Us About Teamwork
In this video, Allegra the Ant teaches us about the importance of cooperation and teamwork. Through a story about volleyball, we learn how a group of children came together to fix their worn-out court by organizing, seeking donations,...
Curated Video
Charlemagne (Part 2/2) The Carolingian Renaissance
Charlemagne (Part 2/2) The Carolingian Renaissance
Wonderscape
The Ongoing Debate Around Gerrymandering and Redistricting
This video discusses how some states are addressing gerrymandering by using non-political entities for redistricting. It covers the 2019 Supreme Court case Rucho v. Common Cause, which ruled partisan gerrymandering claims outside the...
Wonderscape
The Judicial Branch: Understanding the US Court System
This video covers the role of the judicial branch, which interprets the laws of the United States. It explains the structure of the federal courts, including the Supreme Court, and discusses how justices are appointed for life to handle...
Wonderscape
The Role of the Supreme Court
Discover the critical role of the Supreme Court in interpreting the Constitution and determining the legality of laws through judicial review. Learn how Supreme Court justices are appointed, how they review cases, and how their decisions...
Wonderscape
The Structure and Role of the Judicial Branch
Explore the structure of the judicial branch, which consists of three levels of federal courts: district courts, circuit courts, and the Supreme Court. Learn how the judicial branch clarifies the laws of the United States and handles...
Curated Video
Branches of Government
The federal government of the United States of America is split into three separate and distinct branches. But what do the Executive, the Legislature and the Judiciary do and why are they necessary?
Great Big Story
Turning Basketball Courts Into Works of Art
Discover how a community project is transforming neglected courts into vibrant works of art and bringing people together.
Financial Times
Abortion law: Roe vs Wade and the US constitution
Law and policy commentator David Allen Green looks at how the US Supreme Court introduced a constitutional right to an abortion with Roe vs Wade and then removed that constitutional right with Dobbs.
English Tree TV
Sports Song | Exercise and Activities for Kids
It’s a song all about sports! Have fun learning about the different sports, how they are played and what they are called. Watch the Alphabuddies enjoy all sorts of fun sports and activities in this engaging music video that promotes an...
Mr. Beat
When Does Speech Incite Violence? | Brandenburg v. Ohio
In episode 17 of Supreme Court Briefs, a KKK leader gets his hate rally on TV, and then promptly gets arrested. Wait a second, what about freedom of speech?
Mr. Beat
Did His Travel Ban Target Muslims? | Trump v. Hawaii
In episode 65 of Supreme Court Briefs, the President of the United States, Donald Trump, tries to ban immigrants from certain countries, and it doesn't go so well.
Mr. Beat
Can Your Religion Get You Out of School? | Wisconsin v. Yoder
In episode 44 of Supreme Court Briefs, Amish parents let their kids drop out of school after eighth grade. Wisconsin says they can't do that. The Amish fight back.
Mr. Beat
Why the Supreme Court Is Relevant | Marbury v. Madison
In episode 42 of Supreme Court Briefs, the Supreme Court becomes kind of a big deal by getting judicial review.
Curated Video
The Decline of Political Rhetoric
Intellectual historian Quentin Skinner (QMUL) argues that both American and British political rhetoric have declined considerably in the modern era.
Curated Video
Flaunting the Laws
Legal scholar Emilie Hafner-Burton (UC San Diego) describes why the zone of applicability of human rights laws and treaties is so small.
Curated Video
Article Three: Structure of Powers of Judicial Branch
Article Three: Structure of Powers of Judicial Branch explains the powers, responsibilities, structures, and functions, and processes of the judicial branch by analyzing Article III of the Constitution.
Curated Video
Executive Order
What actual powers does the President have? Well, as it turns out – a lot. Including the power to make new orders at the stroke of a pen.
Jabzy
The Forgotten Greek man who Ruled Siam in the 17th Century
The Forgotten Greek man who Ruled Siam in the 17th Century
Hip Hughes History
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.
Vlogbrothers
We Have Destroyed Copyright Law
The internet destroyed copyright law and we have not re-built. Instead of laws and courts we now have claims and disputes. YouTube in particular has placed itself in the middle of extra-legal arbitrations over what is and is not fair...