Voters show support for Pete Buttigieg

The Reconstruction Acts aimed to unify the United States after the Civil War by readmitting Southern states and addressing racial inequalities, but their impact was all too brief.

The 1860 presidential election, pivotal in U.S. history, catapulted Abraham Lincoln to power, intensified national divisions over slavery, and led directly to the Civil War.

This video provides an overview of the process for selecting a host nation for the FIFA World Cup. It discusses the historical controversy surrounding the tournament's location, the requirements and inspections that potential host...

Learn more about suffrage, the expansion of the electorate, and the importance of voting in elections in this interview with Iona College political science professor Dr. Jeanne Sheehan Zaino.

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...

This video explores the concept of gerrymandering, explaining how it shapes election districts to favor certain political parties. Learn how the term originated, how redistricting affects representation, and the different types of...

Based on an analysis over several decades, the Dow Jones Industrial Average and the S&P 500 have been reliable predictors of presidential election outcomes. Here's what they're saying for the 2024 run for president.

Learn how the Electoral College works, where electors cast their votes based on the popular vote of their state. Discover how the 1787 Constitutional Convention created the system as a compromise, allowing both large and small states...

During the general election, presidential candidates and their running mates campaign across the country to gain voter support. Election Day is held on the first Tuesday after the first Monday in November, with voters casting ballots...

After primary elections and caucuses, political parties hold national conventions to officially select their presidential nominee. Delegates from each state cast votes based on the results of their state’s primary or caucus. The...

Discover how presidential candidates campaign to win the support of their political party in caucuses and primary elections. Learn how the candidates are narrowed down to one from each of the two major political parties—Democratic and...

Learn about the constitutional requirements to become President of the United States, including being at least 35 years old, a natural-born citizen, and a resident of the US for at least 14 years. Discover the first steps a candidate...

Learn how city officials such as mayors, city council members, and department heads get their roles. This content explains how elections work at the city level, the roles of volunteers and hired officials, and how voters impact city...

This video explores the events leading up to the civil rights protests in Selma, Alabama, highlighting the challenges African-Americans faced in registering to vote. Learn about the efforts of Martin Luther King Jr. and other leaders...

Explore the initiative process, referendum, and recall powers granted to citizens in some states, allowing them to directly influence laws and decisions. Learn about the procedures involved and how these mechanisms help balance state...

Simulating alternate voting systems

In the second episode of Five Minute Masterminds, the author and broadcaster Timandra Harkness introduces big data, explaining how big it actually is, its impact on recent political elections and how it can change your life

Is natural gas renewable? Is it a fossil fuel? A casual google search for natural gas gives the impression that these questions are somehow up for debate. And while natural gas has helped reduce carbon emissions as it was widely adopted...

A video entitled "Whig and Democratic Parties" compares the Whig and Democratic Parties in the United States during the mid-nineteenth century.

This lecture examines the concepts of dealignment and realignment of party voters. Designed for AP GOV students and Political Science newbies.

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.

HipHughes ponders a question; Should Federal Judges get jobs for life? Or should they face the wrath of voters.

There is one area in the UK that doesn’t have a voice in the House of Commons. Their representative can’t vote in parliament and they can’t voice their opinions on the floor. How is this allowed in a modern democracy and will it ever...