The Business Professor
Affirmative Action Explained
This video provides an explanation of affirmative action, a commonly misunderstood employment law or doctrine.
Curated Video
Get Schooled! How the Electoral College Works
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.
The Wall Street Journal
The Ground Battle
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...
Hip Hughes History
The Spoils System Explained: US History Review
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.
The Wall Street Journal
D.C. Mayor Bowser on Tackling Inequality
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.
Weird History
What Happened Immediately After The American Revolution
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...
The Business Professor
The Taxing and Spending Power - Explained
This Video Explains The Taxing and Spending Power - Explained
Hip Hughes History
Calling for a Constitutional Convention by the States
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.
Hip Hughes History
Federalism Explained in One Minute
A HipHughes History quickie. If you need to know what it means, I'll tell you.
TLDR News
Why Third Parties Struggle in the US Democratic and Republican Dominance in America - TLDR News
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...
Hip Hughes History
Muckrakers for Dummies -- Muckraking and the Tradition of Investigative Reporting
Don't get stuck in the muck, let HipHughes guide you out with understanding, love and a green screen.
The Business Professor
Federal Subject Matter Jurisdiction
This Video Explains Federal Subject Matter Jurisdiction
The Wall Street Journal
The Imperial Presidency?
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?
Cerebellum
Emergence Of Modern America: The Progressive Era - The Square Deal
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...
The Business Professor
Understanding Federalism in the United States
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...
Curated Video
What Makes A State A State?
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?
Weird History
Life on an Indian Reservation
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...
PBS
What If There Were No Taxes?
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...
PBS
Why Is There a Minimum Wage?
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?
PBS
Why Do We Drink Milk in School?
Did you drink milk in school? Congrats, you drank the results of a government subsidy program!
Ancient Lights Media
US Constitution: Powers of the Federal Government
Understanding the U.S. Constitution: 9. This clip outlines the powers and limitations of the Federal Government in comparison to State Governments.
IDG TECHtalk
What is the NIST Cybersecurity Framework? How risk management strategies can mitigate cyberattacks
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...
Ancient Lights Media
US Constitution: The Separation of Powers in the U.S. Government
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.