Every country on Earth is run by some form of government – but there are many different kinds, from autocracies and oligarchies to direct and representative democracies.

In the United States’ two-party system, the Republican Party competes with the Democratic Party for political power. But when was it formed and how has it changed over the years?

It’s the oldest political party in the United States, but how was the Democratic Party formed and what contributions has it made to U.S. society since?

The English Bill of Rights curbed the power and influence of the English monarchy and gave more power to their subjects. It’s the basis for the rights and freedoms we enjoy today.

It was written over 1,000 years ago, and commissioned by an English King – so what makes the Magna Carta one of the most important documents in US history?

In the late 1770s, U.S. patriots banded together to declare independence from Great Britain. But why did they want their independence and what kind of country did they want the United States to be?

The federal government of the United States of America is split into three separate and distinct branches. But what do the Executive, the Legislature and the Judiciary do and why are they necessary?

Let me know what you think of the format of John Talks and suggest other topics to discuss!

Let me know what you think about the prospect of a United Ireland.

Here is but a brief history of the Border of Northern Ireland, its medieval origins and why it is such a key factor in Brexit!

I've seen the comments. I thought I'd address a few things :D

Oh man, every two weeks turns out to be a demanding schedule, who knew? Today in history, Malik Ambar! I had a lot of fun exploring Indian history for this one, and any excuse to follow up an old video is a good one!

In the 1980s, life in North Korea became increasingly difficult. As the food supply dwindled, a young Choi loong-wha had to make a difficult decision about who to feed. In this video, he ponders what it means to be a good son and brother...

Choi loong-wha left North Korea as a young adult and eventually moved to London, joining the largest community of North Koreans outside of Korea. In this video, he shares some of the difficulties he faced growing up in North Korea and...

When more people speak up, change happens faster. That is the belief that keeps Choi loong-wha advocating for changes in human rights in North Korea, even when doing so brings back difficult memories for him. Little Pyongyang part 3

It's ironic. One of the few things most of us can agree on right now is that we are highly polarized. As the U.S. presidential election reaches its conclusion, tensions are running high between political opponents. Democrats view Donald...

If you were in a mental health crisis and called for emergency services, who would you want coming to your aid? Right now in the US, local police have shouldered the burden of this kind of crisis response. But...should they? If we agree...

A video entitled “Analyzing Historical Context” which evaluates the historical background of a piece of nonfiction.

What is a Lame Duck? A short history of the term with examples of Lame Duck Presidents and Congresses throughout American History.

Wrap your head around the 25th Amendment. Perfect for students, life long learners and the cray cray on the internets.

The 22nd Amendment of the US Constitution explained for students and life long learners.

Hughes slams down some groovy 1970's political science content for students sweating it out out in an AP Gov course, students lost in an intro to political science class or just people clicking buttons online who landed here.

My teacher stab at explaining the argument for the 14th amendment being used in relationship to the Debt Ceiling. "An educated citizenry is a vital requisite for our survival as a free people." ~Thomas Jefferson

A short overview of the 1980's with an emphasis on the policies of Ronald Reagan. Broad and intended for high school students studying for their end of the year United States history exams, specifically the New York state regents...