Instructional Video6:28
Crash Course

How a Bill Becomes a Law: Crash Course Government and Politics

12th - Higher Ed
Oh my, Craig has his work cut out for him this week. The process of how a bill becomes a law can be pretty complex, fraught with potential bill-death at every corner. As if just getting through committee isn’t difficult enough, bills...
Instructional Video8:36
Crash Course

The Bicameral Congress: Crash Course Government and Politics

12th - Higher Ed
In which Craig Benzine teaches you about the United States Congress, and why it's bicameral, and what bicameral means. Craig tells you what the Senate and House of Representatives are for, some of the history of the institutions, and...
Instructional Video7:58
Crash Course

Congressional Committees: Crash Course Government and Politics

12th - Higher Ed
This week Craig Benzine clears up the role of committees in Congress. We’ll talk about standing committees, joint committees, conference committees, and caucuses (and not the candidate-choosing kinds) as well as the staff agencies that...
Instructional Video8:55
Crash Course

Political Parties: Crash Course Government and Politics

12th - Higher Ed
Today, Craig is going to talk about political parties and their role in American politics. So, when most people think about political parties they associate them with the common ideologies of the voters and representatives within that...
Instructional Video7:16
Crash Course

Civil Rights & Liberties: Crash Course Government

12th - Higher Ed
Today, Craig is going to give you an overview of civil rights and civil liberties. Often these terms are used interchangeably, but they are actually very different. Our civil liberties, contained in the Bill of Rights, once only...
Instructional Video8:27
Crash Course

Constitutional Compromises: Crash Course Government and Politics

12th - Higher Ed
In which Craig Benzine teaches you about the compromises met in ratifying the U.S. Constitution. The United State’s didn’t always have its current system of government. Actually, this is it’s second attempt. Craig will delve into the...
Instructional Video8:21
Curated Video

Why The United States Has Two Dakotas: North Dakota and South Dakota

9th - Higher Ed
The United States has two Dakotas: North Dakota and South Dakota. But while these are two completely separate states each with their own state governments, two U.S. senators, and representative in Congress, there's nothing really all...
Instructional Video4:27
Wonderscape

Filibuster Reform: A Debate for Change

K - 5th
This video discusses the ongoing debate over filibuster reform in the U.S. Senate. It explores how filibusters can block significant legislation, the concept of the Nuclear Option, and the challenges of bipartisan unity. Learn how the...
Instructional Video3:52
Wonderscape

The Ongoing Debate Around Gerrymandering and Redistricting

K - 5th
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...
Instructional Video5:04
Wonderscape

Racial and Prison Gerrymandering: Impact on Minority Voters

K - 5th
This video explains how racial and prison gerrymandering affect minority communities' political representation. Learn about cases like North Carolina's 2011 map and Virginia's redistricting case, as well as the concept of prison-based...
Instructional Video2:26
Curated Video

The Unusual Presidency of William Taft

9th - Higher Ed
One-term Presidents are often overlooked – but what makes William Taft’s time in office memorable is the fact that it was defined by a series of unusual firsts.
Instructional Video2:38
Curated Video

Congressional Whip

9th - Higher Ed
A Congressional Whip works with the party’s leadership in Congress to make sure everyone follows the agenda and votes together. They’re the muscle – the enforcer in a smart suit.
Instructional Video18:51
Neuro Transmissions

The fascinating psychology behind why we're so divided right now.

12th - Higher Ed
It's ironic. One of the few things most of us can agree on right now is that we are highly polarized. As the U.S. presidential election reaches its conclusion, tensions are running high between political opponents. Democrats view Donald...
Instructional Video9:48
Hip Hughes History

Ronald Reagan Explained: US History Review

6th - 12th
A short overview of the 1980's with an emphasis on the policies of Ronald Reagan. Broad and intended for high school students studying for their end of the year United States history exams, specifically the New York state regents...
Instructional Video5:30
Hip Hughes History

Obama Cleans the Electoral Map with Mittens

6th - 12th
Three reasons why the President wiped the map with Mittens. Perfect for those seeking answers and APGOV students looking for a cheap essay.
Instructional Video3:25
Hip Hughes History

Gerrymandering Explained -- What Is It and Why Does it Matter?

6th - 12th
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.
Instructional Video8:19
Hip Hughes History

My Top Three Midterm Elections

6th - 12th
My top three Midterm Elections.
Instructional Video9:54
Hip Hughes History

Why Did Trumpcare Fail? or Why They Killed the Bill

6th - 12th
My own thoughts on why the American Health Care Act better known as Trumpcare or RyanCare. Why did it fail? How did trump error? TrumpCare Explained • The Bill That Was... ObamaCare Explained • ObamaCare: The Af... Learn about the...
Instructional Video7:56
Hip Hughes History

The Election of 1864 Explained

6th - 12th
Think a little thing like a Civil War is going to get in the way of a Presidential election? Think again! Watch Lincoln take on his General, George McClellan. Check out more elections! • Presidential Elec...
Instructional Video8:08
Hip Hughes History

King Obama? The Constitutionality of the Immigration Executive Order

6th - 12th
An attempted non biased look at the constitutionality and legality of Obama's executive order on immigration.
Instructional Video5:34
Hip Hughes History

5 Things You Should Know About Midterm Elections

6th - 12th
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.
Instructional Video3:19
Hip Hughes History

Why do Federal Judges Have Lifetime Appointments? Government Review

6th - 12th
HipHughes ponders a question; Should Federal Judges get jobs for life? Or should they face the wrath of voters.
Instructional Video5:16
Vlogbrothers

Understanding the Primaries: Delegates, Democracy, and America's Nonstop Political Party

6th - 11th
In which John seeks to understand the strange and labyrinthine process used by the Republican and Democratic parties to select a nominee for President, focusing on the great state of Missouri, where the races were close but the delegate...
Instructional Video4:51
Mr. Beat

The American Presidential Election of 1924

6th - 12th
The 35th Presidential election in American history took place on November 4, 1924. Calvin Coolidge, the incumbent Republican President, was seeking re-election. Hold up! Calvin Coolidge? Are you for real? What happened to Harding?...