Article VI of the US Constitution explained -- The Supremacy Clause, debts and oaths. Continuing the Constitution for Dummies Series with Article VI, better known as the Supremacy Clause. Explained simply so you can understand the...

A one day project after some direct instruction, where students enacted Federalists and Democratic Republicans to get across key concepts for the 11th grade US History curriculum. This project is called a DV Quilt, the genre and...

Aimed at the heart of the NY state regents exams. Early Federal Government concepts.

Tariffs for some reason is a killer for kids on tests, so in this super fast lecture I explain their meaning, why they are used, who opposed them and a few examples of their use in US History.

A quick overview of the 1786-1787 event known as Shay's Rebellion. Perfect for students of the Social Studies, lifelong learners and the Cray Cray on the internets.

Test the limits of the New Deal and the power of the Federal Government with this historic Supreme Court Case.

An essential case for students of US History and law as well as the reliable cray cray on the internet, McCulloch vs Maryland helps to define Federalism as well as the elastic clause. Let HipHughes takes something as dull as cardboard...

A super quick overview of the two beginnings our political party system. Subscribe to HipHughes to keep the universe aligned for free here / hughesdv

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A new HipHughes style involving an Amish rocking chair and an episode of Seinfeld. In this new video we examine the dynamic, tragic and monumentally important case of US V SHIPP. Set against a lynching this case had THREE notable firsts!

Mr. Hughes throws it down on Sectionalism, breezing through the essential causes of the American Civil War beginning with the ratification of the Constitution and culminating with the election of Republican Abraham Lincoln

A video lecture focusing on Indiana and the controversy regarding its Religious Freedom Restoration Act and anti-gay discrimination. A look through the Constitution and judicial precedent and common sense as I pretend to be Johnny Cash...

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).

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.

Join me as we take a look at a pivot strike in US History, the Pullman Strike of 1894. Perfect for inquisitive learners, students of the social studies and the cray cray on the internets.

You're NOT a Dummy if you click this video and watch. A perfect overview for students! Get to know a critical event on the civil rights era timeline as HipHughes takes you through the Little Rock Nine crisis. Beginning with the Civil...

Did James Comey violate the Hatch Act? What is the Hatch Act?

The 1913 Federal Reserve Act created the modern day Federal Reserve system. In this lecture we explain the basics of what the law did and how the Fed influences the economy. Perfect for APGOV students or anyone seeking an overview of US...

A review of our first Constitution, the AOC. What were the Articles of Confederation? How did it run the United States? Why did the Articles of Confederation fail? Mr. Hughes explains the basics of the Articles of Confederation including...

First, you are not a dummy. Watch Mr. Hughes serve up a heaping helpful of Judicial Review designed to help you pass your tests and walking around a little smarter than when you started

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.

Most Americans know the Red Scare of the 1950s but most don't know about the Lavender Scare which resulted in thousands of gays and lesbians being dismissed from the Federal Workforce. Join me for a super fast explanation of its roots...

Wrap your head around the 15th Amendment and its effect on the nation.

An overview of the current lawsuit being examined by the Supreme Court which could theoretically kill Obamacare.