Learn the history of the 23rd amendment in an engaging video lecture by Social Studies teacher Keith Hughes aka HipHughes. In this informative 7 minute lecture we look at the history of Washington DCs struggle to get voting...

The 22nd Amendment of the US Constitution explained for students and life long learners.

My teacher stab at explaining the argument for the 14th amendment being used in relationship to the Debt Ceiling. "An educated citizenry is a vital requisite for our survival as a free people." ~Thomas Jefferson

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...

Perfect for APGOV students, Political Science kids, High Schoolers and especially cray cray on the internet. In this lecture we look at what linkage institutions do and the four examples of them for test day!

HipHughes prepares you for a Check and Balance essay, focusing on the rejection of Treaty of Versailles and the Supreme Court case U.S. v Nixon (74)

Mr. Hughes lays a little lovin' on you in the form of a short summary of the elite theory of government. No not communist propaganda or the Democratic playbook of hamming up class warfare, just an honest analysis of the intention of the...

A short summary based lecture on major regents concepts on the US History Regents Exam. Detente, Iran Hostage Crisis, Camp David Accords. By the way, I totally skipped the oil embargo, OPEC and America's energy crisis, which I will do in...

A super broad overview of judicial review, the 14th amendment and various Supreme Court cases found on the US Regents exam in United States History.

How does the President launch a nuclear attack? Can they do it by themselves are there checks and balances?

What are the arguments for and against indicting a sitting President. In this short video we look at both sides as we seek historical, political and constitutional guidance during this current constitutional crisis. Or is it a crisis?

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...

By taking a phone call with Taiwan, President-Elect Donald Trump caused a minor tremor if Chinese-US Foreign Relations. In this video we'll explain the history of Taiwan and how it has effected the United States relationship with China.

Is Donald Trump the next Adolf Hitler? The answer is no, so why do people make the connection and after watching Tom Richey's video "Trump & Hitler Compared" • Trump and Hitler ... I just had to respond.

An overview of the Trans Pacific Partnership including the TPA just passed by Congress.

Are we headed for a Constitutional crisis? A look at the Emolument Clause, also known as the Nobility Clause of the US Constitution. Not only will we look at the text of the US Constitution but the foundations of the clause, examples in...

If you think the election of 2000 was cray cray you ain't seen nothing. A video lecture explaining the election of 1876. Check out all of the elections here • Presidential Elec...

My top three Midterm Elections.

An attempted non biased look at the constitutionality and legality of Obama's executive order on immigration.

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.

Join us in our latest episode of In Control, as we explore 'Growth Mindset'. We uncover the power of mindset in shaping our abilities and dreams. Armed with science-backed evidence, we'll delve into why embracing a 'Growth Mindset' can...

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...

An overview of one of the most historic speeches in US History with a deep dive from John Renn, a Social Studies teacher from Portland Middle School.

A short lecture highlighting the constitutional powers found in the constitution as they relate to Article II: The Executive Branch.