Instructional Video2:23
Makematic

The Early Legislative Branch

K - 8th
Established in 1787, the U.S. Congress created its constitutional foundation and developed legislative processes to enact laws that reflect America's evolving needs.
Instructional Video2:24
Makematic

Extablishing the Three Branches of Government

K - 8th
In 1787, the founders agreed to replace the Articles of Confederation with a new system of government. The Constitution divided power between the Legislature, the Executive, and the Judiciary, each with its own roles and responsibilities.
Instructional Video4:51
Wonderscape

Understanding the Legislative Branch of US State Government

K - 5th
Explore the powers and responsibilities of the legislative branch in state government, including the role of state legislatures, the process of creating laws, and the functions of different legislative chambers. Learn how ideas become...
Instructional Video9:25
Hip Hughes History

The Constitutional Convention in Ten Minutes (The First HHH Lecture)

6th - 12th
Aimed at the heart of the NY state regents exams. Early Federal Government concepts.
Instructional Video10:04
Cerebellum

The United States Constitution - Bicemeral System And The Great Comprimise

9th - 12th
The United States Constitution is one of the most important and versatile documents ever written. The Bicemeral system and Great Compromise are discussed. The United States Constitution. Part 3
Instructional Video10:16
Curated OER

US Government Review Part 1 - 3 Branches of Government

9th - 12th
A fun and interesting teacher describes the three branches of the US government. His lecture style and ability to explain with good examples could be a really big help to older students needing a tutorial or extra support in...
Instructional Video
Khan Academy

Khan Academy: The Constitution and the Constitutional Convention

9th - 10th
In this video, historian Joe Ellis and Aspen Institute President and CEO Walter Isaacson discuss the Constitutional Convention and the replacement of the Articles of Confederation, the Virginia Plan and national government vs. states...
Instructional Video
Khan Academy

Khan Academy: The Constitution and Proportional Representation

9th - 10th
This video is a discussion about the Constitutional Convention of 1787 and how the delegates compromised on state representation by dividing the legislative branch between the Senate, in which every state has two representatives...