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 -...

The U.S. Constitution, drafted in 1787, established a strong federal government, outlining legislative, executive, and judicial branches, and remains the nation's supreme governing document.

A constitutional monarchy is a form of government in which a monarch acts as the head of state within the parameters of a constitution. This constitution outlines the sharing of power between the monarch, an elected parliament, and...

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.

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...

The Constitution for Dummies Series returns covering Article 3 of the Constitution, the Judicial Branch. This funky, well organized video lecture will make sure you are shipped out into the world with a clear understanding of the...

In the United States today, if you are over eighteen, a citizen, and the resident of a state, you can vote (with some exceptions). So, how have voting rights changed since the first election in 1789? Nicki Beaman Griffin outlines the...

There's a job out there with a great deal of power, pay, prestige, and near-perfect job-security. And there's only one way to be hired: get appointed to the US Supreme Court. But how do US Supreme Court Justices actually get that honor?...

Rick Hess, director of education policy studies at the American Enterprise Institute, explains what it means to approach education from a conservative perspective. He outlines three core principles. First, rigor and mastery — schools...