Instructional Video2:20
The Business Professor

Affirmative Action Explained

Higher Ed
This video provides an explanation of affirmative action, a commonly misunderstood employment law or doctrine.
Instructional Video2:50
Curated Video

Get Schooled! How the Electoral College Works

9th - Higher Ed
It's a system that's unique to the United States of American – but exactly is the electoral college, how does it work and what part does it play in our democracy? Discover more about the group of "electors" who have the final say.
Instructional Video4:44
Mr. Beat

Alexander Hamilton (Story Time with Mr. Beat)

6th - 12th
Here's the story of Alexander Hamilton.
Instructional Video27:23
The Wall Street Journal

The Ground Battle

Higher Ed
At the 2020 WSJ Health Forum, Dr. Jeff Colyer, former governor of Kansas, spoke with Executive Washington Editor Gerald F. Seib about what is-and isn't-working in fighting the coronavirus, and how those lessons could inform future health...
Instructional Video3:56
Hip Hughes History

The Spoils System Explained: US History Review

6th - 12th
A super quick overview of the 1828 Spoils System, instituted by Andrew Jackson. Perfect for test crammers, life long learners and the cray cray on the internets.
Instructional Video23:29
The Wall Street Journal

D.C. Mayor Bowser on Tackling Inequality

Higher Ed
Mayor Muriel Bowser discusses how to combat gun violence and outlines why she is prioritizing affordable housing and efforts to desegregate Washington, D.C., as part of pandemic recovery efforts.
Instructional Video11:00
Weird History

What Happened Immediately After The American Revolution

12th - Higher Ed
What happened right after the Revolutionary War ended? It's easy to think the United States of America was born immediately after the British surrendered at Yorktown, but in truth it was a long, arduous process to transform the...
Instructional Video1:35
The Business Professor

The Taxing and Spending Power - Explained

Higher Ed
This Video Explains The Taxing and Spending Power - Explained
Instructional Video7:00
Hip Hughes History

Calling for a Constitutional Convention by the States

6th - 12th
What is Article V and how can it lead to a new Constitutional Convention? An overview of the issue. Perfect for Government students and those who like to engage in political debate.
Instructional Video0:39
Hip Hughes History

Federalism Explained in One Minute

6th - 12th
A HipHughes History quickie. If you need to know what it means, I'll tell you.
Instructional Video10:21
TLDR News

Why Third Parties Struggle in the US Democratic and Republican Dominance in America - TLDR News

12th - Higher Ed
Politics in the United States tend to be dominated by the two major parties, with third parties rarely playing a major role. So in this video, we explain who the biggest other parties are, what they stand for and why they struggle to...
Instructional Video12:51
Hip Hughes History

Muckrakers for Dummies -- Muckraking and the Tradition of Investigative Reporting

6th - 12th
Don't get stuck in the muck, let HipHughes guide you out with understanding, love and a green screen.
Instructional Video2:40
The Business Professor

Federal Subject Matter Jurisdiction

Higher Ed
This Video Explains Federal Subject Matter Jurisdiction
Instructional Video18:20
The Wall Street Journal

The Imperial Presidency?

Higher Ed
Has the office of the president, over the years, become too powerful for American democracy? And is this what the founding fathers had in mind?
Instructional Video5:13
Cerebellum

Emergence Of Modern America: The Progressive Era - The Square Deal

9th - 12th
Just the Facts: The Emergence of Modern America: The Progressive Era uses fascinating historical footage to explore six decades that shaped modern America. The series examines the Gilded Age in the late 19th century, the Progressive Era...
Instructional Video1:15
The Business Professor

Understanding Federalism in the United States

Higher Ed
This video provides a brief explanation of the concept of federalism, particularly within the context of the United States. It highlights the idea of a central government and separate state governments that operate independently but are...
Instructional Video1:49
Curated Video

What Makes A State A State?

9th - Higher Ed
At first there were 13 – now there are 50! But what gives each US state the power to control its own laws and when does federal law take over?
Instructional Video11:58
Weird History

Life on an Indian Reservation

12th - Higher Ed
In 1851, the US government passed the Indian Appropriations Act, creating reservation lands for Native Americans. For decades prior, the US government had forcefully moved and abused Native American tribes, most notably through the...
Instructional Video8:58
PBS

What If There Were No Taxes?

12th - Higher Ed
Everybody hates paying taxes, but what if no one had to pay them? As strange as this may seem to modern Americans, until the 16th amendment, the USA didn't have a permanent federal income tax. So how would America be different if federal...
Instructional Video9:10
PBS

Why Is There a Minimum Wage?

12th - Higher Ed
The Minimum Wage is a wildly important and contentious aspect of modern economic life. But whether you believe it needs to go up or be eliminated altogether there's an important question to ask, why does it exist at all?
Instructional Video8:23
PBS

Why Do We Drink Milk in School?

12th - Higher Ed
Did you drink milk in school? Congrats, you drank the results of a government subsidy program!
Instructional Video4:05
Ancient Lights Media

US Constitution: Powers of the Federal Government

6th - 8th
Understanding the U.S. Constitution: 9. This clip outlines the powers and limitations of the Federal Government in comparison to State Governments.
Instructional Video16:51
IDG TECHtalk

What is the NIST Cybersecurity Framework? How risk management strategies can mitigate cyberattacks

Higher Ed
Recently, U.S. Cyber Command confirmed it has acted against ransomware groups, underscoring the importance of cybersecurity to national security. Effective risk management frameworks, such as the NIST Cybersecurity Framework, can help...
Instructional Video3:32
Ancient Lights Media

US Constitution: The Separation of Powers in the U.S. Government

6th - 8th
Understanding the U.S. Constitution: 13. This clip outlines the structure of the U.S. government. It demonstrates how the three branches of government are designed to be separate from one another.