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Duties of the Legislative Branch
Duties of the Legislative Branch discusses the structure and responsibilities of the legislative branch of government.
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Building Better Models
Philosopher Brian Epstein (Tufts University) describes how we can use philosophical understanding to help build better, more rigorous models in social science.
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3 Branches of Government Song
Learn the 3 Branches of Government in the U.S. by KLT App for iPhone & iPad
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Article Three: Structure of Powers of Judicial Branch
Article Three: Structure of Powers of Judicial Branch explains the powers, responsibilities, structures, and functions, and processes of the judicial branch by analyzing Article III of the Constitution.
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Checks and Balances
"Checks and Balances" examines the process of checks and balances among the three branches of government by depicting the process and specific duties of each branch.
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State Constitutions
"State Constitutions" shows the importance of a state constitution and how it works in conjunction with its national counterpart by breaking down the key branches.
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In re Gault: Juvenile Rights
In re Gault was a landmark U.S. Supreme Court decision that ensured juveniles accused of a crime would receive the same Fourteenth Amendment rights as adults. It all stemmed from a teenager making a prank call.
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Marbury v. Madison: What is Judicial Review?
The U.S. Supreme Court decides if laws made in the United States violate the Constitution or not. It’s called judicial review and it’s a power that was granted to the Supreme Court by the Supreme Court itself – thanks to a landmark case...
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Plessy v. Ferguson: Separate but Equal
Plessy v. Ferguson was a landmark U.S. Supreme Court decision that established the legal doctrine of “separate but equal”. It was a ruling that enabled many states to enact racial segregation laws for decades to come.
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Patsy Mink: Groundbreaking Congresswoman
What do you think of when you picture Title IX? Inequality has plagued America’s youth for generations. Patsy Mink, a then young Japanese-American, vowed to change the system forever.
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Sandra Day O’Connor: “Don’t Take the Bait”
The first female justice in the U.S. Supreme Court’s 191-year history, Sandra Day O’Connor succeeded in a man’s world by never letting sexism stand in her way.
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The Notorious RBG
One of the most recognisable justices on the U.S. Supreme Court - Ruth Bader Ginsburg spent her career fighting for women’s and civil rights, helping to change the United States of America for the better.
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Louis Brandeis: Battling the Bigots
Louis Brandeis was the first Jewish associate justice to serve on the US Supreme Court. His appointment changed the legal landscape forever.
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Civil Rights in America (Supercut) - Manny Man Does History
Explore the history of the African American struggle within the United States.
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Civil Rights in America Part 2 - Manny Man Does History
Explore the history of the African American struggle within the United States.
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The US Congressman who Escaped Slavery | The Life & Times of Robert Smalls
Robert Smalls was born in Beaufort South Carolina on April 5, 1839 and on April 5, 1839 he was taken and made some random dude’s property. Oh yeah, American chattel slavery episode, you know this one’s gonna be a downer. But lo, a...
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Judicial Review Explained in One Minute
The straightforward dope on Judicial Review and meaning of Marbury v Madison.
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Contempt of Congress Explained
What does it mean when someone is found to be in contempt of Congress as AG William Barr was this week? This video looks at its roots and the option that Congress has to proceed.
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The 1972 Election Explained
Hughes slams down some groovy 1970's political science content for students sweating it out out in an AP Gov course, students lost in an intro to political science class or just people clicking buttons online who landed here.
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The 14th Amendment Explained: US Government Review
Hughes does the 14th amendment dirty. Subscribe to HipHughes History, it's stupid easy and free
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The 14th Amendment and the Debt Ceiling Explained
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
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Schechter Poultry vs US (1935): US History Review
Test the limits of the New Deal and the power of the Federal Government with this historic Supreme Court Case.
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McCulloch vs Maryland Explained: US History Review
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...