This is a transcript of a podcast lecture from George C. Edwards III, Distinguished Professor of Political Science at Texas A&M University. He explains how the Electoral College works and the impact it can have on the outcome of...

This resource from Khan Academy provides the full text of Brutus I. This lesson is intended for students taking high school or college level American Government and Civics courses, including the AP Government course.

This resource from Khan Academy provides a lesson about the Electoral College. This lesson is intended for students taking high school or college level American Government and Civics courses, including the AP Government course.

This study resource from Khan Academy provides the full text of The Articles of Confederation. These questions are intended for students taking high school or college level American Government and Civics courses, including the AP...

This resource from Khan Academy provides a study resource about the weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation, Shay's Rebellion, and the needed call for a new Constitution. These questions are intended for students taking high school...

As the first president of the United States, George Washington set several important precedents for the federal government.

Armed rebellion in the newly-formed United States of America led to the creation of a stronger central government.

Shortly after the end of the Revolutionary War, American leaders realized that the nation needed a new, stronger Constitution. But what would the new system of government look like?

Read about the significance of the Emancipation Proclamation.