Instructional Video3:10
Hip Hughes History

How To Remove an Insane President: The 25th Amendment, Section 4

6th - 12th
How does the 25th Amendment work? How can 14 people remove a President? An explainer on the 25th Amendment, Section 4 which deals with how the VP and the cabinet can remove a crazy President.
Instructional Video3:43
Hip Hughes History

Federalist #47 Explained: American Government Review

6th - 12th
An overview of James Madison's classical writing on checks and balances, Federalist #47.
Instructional Video6:55
Hip Hughes History

3 Voting Facts To Impress Your Friends

6th - 12th
Impress your friends with 3 fun facts and then make sure you vote and vote early because it is your most important Constitutional duty and I mean, who wouldn't vote this year.
Instructional Video6:51
Hip Hughes History

The 14th Amendment Explained: US Government Review

6th - 12th
Hughes does the 14th amendment dirty. Subscribe to HipHughes History, it's stupid easy and free
Instructional Video4:04
Hip Hughes History

Thomas Jefferson: The Louisiana Purchase and the Constitution -- US History Review

6th - 12th
Why did Jefferson acquire the Louisiana Purchase? How did the Louisiana Purchase change the United States? A fun and clear explanation of a critical moment in American history by a seasoned Social Studies Teacher.
Instructional Video4:02
Hip Hughes History

The Three-Fifths Compromise Explained: US History Review

6th - 12th
Ready to get nauseous over some ugly US History? The Constitutional Convention's 3/5ths Compromise broken down so you can understand it for school, for a test or for life.
Instructional Video0:36
Hip Hughes History

The Preamble to the United States Constitution: A Reading

6th - 12th
A direct reading of the Preamble to the United States Constitution.
Instructional Video0:33
Hip Hughes History

The Bill of Rights in 30 Seconds

6th - 12th
Mr. Hughes cuts through 7 of the 10 amendments like a hot knife through butter in about thirty seconds.
Instructional Video5:38
Hip Hughes History

The 25th Amendment Explained: American Government Review

6th - 12th
Wrap your head around the 25th Amendment. Perfect for students, life long learners and the cray cray on the internets.
Instructional Video6:06
Hip Hughes History

The 23rd Amendment Explained: The Constitution for Dummies Series

6th - 12th
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...
Instructional Video5:25
Hip Hughes History

The 22nd Amendment Explained: The Constitution for Dummies Series

6th - 12th
The 22nd Amendment of the US Constitution explained for students and life long learners.
Instructional Video5:14
Hip Hughes History

The 14th Amendment and the Debt Ceiling Explained

6th - 12th
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
Instructional Video7:32
Hip Hughes History

Landmark Supreme Court Cases: US v Lopez (1995)

6th - 12th
It's on the test, for real. Dive in for an enthusiastic and educational explanation of the landmark decision handed down by the Rehnquist Court in 1995, US v Lopez.
Instructional Video3:54
Hip Hughes History

Article VII Explained: The Constitution for Dummies Series

6th - 12th
Without 7 you don't get all the good parts. Lets wrap our heard around ratification of the US Constitution.
Instructional Video7:53
Hip Hughes History

America and the Elite Theory of Democracy

6th - 12th
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...
Instructional Video10:22
Hip Hughes History

Judicial Review in Ten Minutes

6th - 12th
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.
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 Video5:06
Hip Hughes History

Can the President be indicted? Constitutionally speaking?

6th - 12th
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?
Instructional Video5:20
Hip Hughes History

Articles of Confederation Explained in 10 Minutes

6th - 12th
A video lecture on the Articles designed for US History students taking the NY state regents. Vintage HHH. The old school stuff where resolution was a bowling score.
Instructional Video3:22
Hip Hughes History

Article VI For Dummies: The Supremacy Clause Explained

6th - 12th
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...
Instructional Video7:15
Hip Hughes History

The Emolument Clause Explained

6th - 12th
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...
Instructional Video11:02
Hip Hughes History

The Bill Clinton Impeachment Explained: US History Review

6th - 12th
HipHughes rides the line between history and creepy as he explains the reasons for the Clinton Impeachment and acquittal.
Instructional Video11:28
Hip Hughes History

The 19th Amendment Explained: The Constitution for Dummies

6th - 12th
Take a trip back to 1920 when Women finally won their right to vote which was denied to them by their government for over 125 years.
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.