The U.S. Constitution has been amended 27 times in its history, but what did they change, and how?

Discover the significance of the 11th Amendment, ratified in 1795, which addresses sovereign immunity and limits the ability to sue states in federal court. Originating from the case of Chisholm v. Georgia, this amendment highlights...

When William Henry Harrison dies in office in 1841, John Tyler, his vice president, assumes the presidency; setting a precedent for future presidential successions based on what would be called the ‘Tyler precedent’. November 22, 1963 -...

When William Henry Harrison dies in office in 1841, John Tyler, his vice president, assumes the presidency; setting a precedent for future presidential successions based on what would be called the ‘Tyler precedent’. November 22, 1963 -...

How has the U.S. Constitution endured when it was created over 200 years ago? Why is it still the supreme law of the land today?

The 10th Amendment to the US Constitution and the principle of federalism explained. Continuing the Constitution for Dummies Series with the Bill of Rights and Amendment 10. Explained simply so you can understand the Constitution of the...

How much do you know about income tax, the Constitution and the 16th amendment? In this video lecture we hit the big ideas surrounding income tax prior to the 16th amendment as well as the causes for the amendment. Did you know income...

Continuing the Constitution for Dummies Series with Amendment Eleven. Explained simply so you can understand the Constitution of the United States.

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...

Continuing the Constitution for Dummies Series with the Bill of Rights and Amendment 9. Explained simply so you can understand the Constitution of the United States.

Continuing the Constitution for Dummies Series with the Bill of Rights and Amendment 8 with an emphasis on the death penalty.. Explained simply so you can understand the Constitution of the United States.

Continuing the Constitution for Dummies Series with the Bill of Rights and Amendment Seven. Explained simply so you can understand the Constitution of the United States.

Continuing the Constitution for Dummies Series with the Bill of Rights and Amendment Three. Explained simply so you can understand the Constitution of the United States.

A short lecture outlining the amendment procedure and some examples of amendments passed throughout US History. Covers material in preparation for the regents exam in United States History in NY State. Amendments covere include...

Continuing the Constitution for Dummies Series with the Bill of Rights and Amendment 5. Explained simply so you can understand the Constitution of the United States.

In order to understand the Constitution you must understand the elastic clause and the tenth amendment or you are #losing. So take four minutes and prepare yourself for future debates whatever side of the fence you sit.

How our country's founders forged the framework of our government comes to life in this engaging program. Students will learn about James Madison and Alexander Hamilton and their key roles in the creation of the Constitution. Viewers...

In 1787, during the Constitutional Convention, 55 men were in attendance as the U.S. Constitution was created. But who were they, what values did they share and what factors influenced the decisions they made?

The second in the Constitution for Dummies series, in this lecture HipHughes takes you through Article I of the Constitution examining all ten sections outlining Legislative Powers.

James Madison was a tiny fellow, but he packed a political punch. He was absolutely pivotal in the drafting of both the Constitution and the Bill of Rights, and he started the Democratic-Republican Party with Thomas Jefferson, all before...

Journey down the road of understanding the 13th Amendment with your host, HipHughes.

Explaining the 17th Amendment to the US Constitution and the direct election of United States Senators by popular vote.

This video looks at how the Legislative branch can check the powers of the Supreme Court, the types of laws congress can make, how the constitution can be amended, how investigations are conducted, the process of impeachment and the role...

Explore Constitutional Amendments 16 through 20 and understand why the Bill of Rights was a necessary addition to the Constitution. Detailed explanations of the amendments are presented with landmark cases and an analysis of each...