In which Craig Benzine teaches you about federalism, or the idea that in the United States, power is divided between the national government and the 50 state governments. Craig will teach you about how federalism has evolved over the...

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith has said she's open to revising portions of the controversial Alberta Sovereignty Act within a United Canada Act that gives cabinet sweeping authority to determine the constitutionality of federal laws.

The U.S. federal government is responsible for looking after the wants and needs of the country as a whole. It may be based in Washington, DC, but its influence is felt right across the nation.

The U.S. Constitution transformed Enlightenment ideas about government, power, and rights into the laws that shaped the foundation of the United States for generations.

In this video, we delve into the concept of federalism in the United States system. We break down the key aspects of federalism, highlighting the roles and powers of both the federal government and state governments.

This video provides a brief explanation of the concept of federalism, particularly within the context of the United States. It highlights the idea of a central government and separate state governments that operate independently but are...

Explore the significance of state governments in shaping daily life and enacting laws that affect citizens. Learn about the historical context of state powers, from the Constitutional Convention to the adoption of the Bill of Rights....

The U.S. Constitution divides power between the federal government and states, granting specific national powers and reserving others to states via the 10th Amendment, with federal laws generally overriding state laws.

The U.S. Supreme Court decides if laws made in the United States violate the Constitution or not. It’s called judicial review and it’s a power that was granted to the Supreme Court by the Supreme Court itself – thanks to a landmark case...

In the Presidential Election of 1824, five men from one party were up for the job. It was left to the House of Representatives to figure out a winner – and the aftermath led to the modern two-party system.

The 1800 Presidential Election, which ended in a tie between Thomas Jefferson and Andrew Burr, presented Congress with a dilemma – how to stop a tie from happening again.

"Federalism" defines the concept of federalism and identifies examples of the powers granted and denied to states and the national government in the American federal system of government.

A quick overview of the 1786-1787 event known as Shay's Rebellion. Perfect for students of the Social Studies, lifelong learners and the Cray Cray on the internets.

An essential case for students of US History and law as well as the reliable cray cray on the internet, McCulloch vs Maryland helps to define Federalism as well as the elastic clause. Let HipHughes takes something as dull as cardboard...

Continuing the Constitution for Dummies Series with Article V. Explained simply so you can understand the Constitution of the United States. Subscribe to my fellow EDU Gurus!!

An overview of James Madison's classical writing on checks and balances, Federalist #47.

It's on the test, for real. Dive in for an enthusiastic and educational explanation of the landmark decision handed down by the Rehnquist Court in 1995, US v Lopez.

A video lecture on the Articles designed for US History students taking the NY state regents. Vintage HHH. The old school stuff where resolution was a bowling score.

Is the Violence Against Women Act Constitutional? An examination of the interstate commerce clause through the lens of the Supreme Court case US V Morrison (2000).

HipHughes breezes through the essentials of George Washington's Farewell address. Just enough of the big ideas so you won't look like a dummy at a dinner party or in a US History class or in life in general.

A review of our first Constitution, the AOC. What were the Articles of Confederation? How did it run the United States? Why did the Articles of Confederation fail? Mr. Hughes explains the basics of the Articles of Confederation including...

The right to vote is our single most important right as American citizens, and yet, many Americans fail to exercise this valuable right. This video looks at how the 17th Amendment provided for the direct election of senators. It also...

The documents our predecessors left for us contain a written record of our history, and bear witness to why we are who we are and how our democracy evolved. In this video we look at the documents that come from the tumultuous...

Take five minutes and fill your head with tales of the interstate commerce clause and this foundational Constitutional defining Supreme Court case. Perfect for the discriminating life ling learner and students cramming for the exam