Instructional Video3:59
Wonderscape

The Early History of the U.S. Supreme Court

K - 5th
This video explores the creation and development of the U.S. Supreme Court, from its establishment in 1787 to the Judiciary Act of 1869, which set the number of justices at nine. Learn about the court's early challenges, its evolving...
Instructional Video4:11
Ancient Lights Media

US Constitution: The System of Checks and Balances

6th - 8th
Understanding the U.S. Constitution: 1. This clip explains how the system of Checks and Balances established by the U.S. Constitution works.
Instructional Video2:52
Curated Video

Article Two: Structure of Powers of Executive Branch

3rd - 8th
Article Two: Structure of Powers of Executive Branch explains the responsibilities of the executive branch, including the role of the president, by analyzing Article II of the Constitution.
Instructional Video3:48
Life Noggin

Did Boomers Have It EASY In The 70s?

3rd - 9th
What was being an adult like in the 1970s? Did boomers have an easier time living? Watch more: “Unbelievable Myths From The 1920s” ►►hSubscribew.youtube.com/watch?v=Qex44E0SywU'merchet='_blank' rel='nofoInstagram0Twittera>
Instructional Video4:41
Mr. Beat

Can Congress Have Term Limits

6th - 12th
In episode 46 of Supreme Court Briefs, Arkansas tries to get rid of career politicians through indirect term limits. Yeah but is it legal?
Instructional Video13:04
Crash Course

The Constitution, the Articles, and Federalism

9th - 12th Standards
Check out this entertaining, speedy, and highly informative overview of the founding stages of the United States government. The video includes a detailed discussion of the limitations of the Articles of Confederation, the eventual...
AP Test Prep3:58
Bill of Rights Institute

Interstate Commerce and the Constitution

9th - 12th Standards
Who had power over trade in the early days of the United States? Who has power now? Viewers investigate the Commerce Clause of the United States Constitution. Using an AP Exam review video, learners examine issues surrounding authority...
Instructional Video13:57
Crash Course

Where US Politics Came From

9th - 12th Standards
After the passage of the United States Constitution, the founding fathers faced a difficult question: What kind of country should we be? How democratic should we be, and much free speech should we have? Discover the different visions...
Instructional Video3:03
HISTORY Channel

History of Labor Day

6th - 12th
Labor Day, its parades and picnics, has become a marker for the end of summer vacation. Introduce kids to the key people and events involved in the creation of this national holiday with a video that provides a brief overview of the...
Instructional Video8:31
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Crash Course

Separation of Powers and Checks and Balances: Crash Course Government and Politics #3

9th - 12th Standards
Scholars analyze why the Founding Fathers separated the governmental powers into three branches. They use evidence from a short video clip, the third in a 50-part series, to draw conclusions on the importance of having checks and...
Instructional Video
HipHughes History

You Tube: Congress for Dummies Article 1 of the Constitution

9th - 10th Standards
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.
Instructional Video
HipHughes History

You Tube: The Executive Branch in Twenty Minutes (1/2)

9th - 10th
A short lecture highlighting the constitutional powers found in the constitution as they relate to Article II: The Executive Branch.