Instructional Video5:30
Hip Hughes History

Obama Cleans the Electoral Map with Mittens

6th - 12th
Three reasons why the President wiped the map with Mittens. Perfect for those seeking answers and APGOV students looking for a cheap essay.
Instructional Video5:06
Hip Hughes History

Can the President be indicted? Constitutionally speaking?

6th - 12th
What are the arguments for and against indicting a sitting President. In this short video we look at both sides as we seek historical, political and constitutional guidance during this current constitutional crisis. Or is it a crisis?
Instructional Video0:36
Hip Hughes History

The Preamble to the United States Constitution: A Reading

6th - 12th
A direct reading of the Preamble to the United States Constitution.
Instructional Video6:29
Hip Hughes History

The Lame Duck Explained

6th - 12th
What is a Lame Duck? A short history of the term with examples of Lame Duck Presidents and Congresses throughout American History.
Instructional Video6:06
Hip Hughes History

The 23rd Amendment Explained: The Constitution for Dummies Series

6th - 12th
Learn the history of the 23rd amendment in an engaging video lecture by Social Studies teacher Keith Hughes aka HipHughes. In this informative 7 minute lecture we look at the history of Washington DCs struggle to get voting...
Instructional Video4:35
Hip Hughes History

The 21st Amendment Explained: American Government Review

6th - 12th
Grab a fake a beer and chug down some Constitutional learning. Great for students, life long learners and the cray cray on the internets.
Instructional Video6:09
Hip Hughes History

Tariffs in US History Explained: US History Review

6th - 12th
Tariffs for some reason is a killer for kids on tests, so in this super fast lecture I explain their meaning, why they are used, who opposed them and a few examples of their use in US History.
Instructional Video6:46
Hip Hughes History

Political Realignment for Dummies

6th - 12th
This lecture examines the concepts of dealignment and realignment of party voters. Designed for AP GOV students and Political Science newbies.
Instructional Video3:25
Hip Hughes History

Gerrymandering Explained -- What Is It and Why Does it Matter?

6th - 12th
A very short explicit definition of the political term "gerrymandering". Helpful for students in AP Government, an intro to political science course or just random peeople on the internet who through synchronicity landed here.
Instructional Video6:55
Hip Hughes History

3 Voting Facts To Impress Your Friends

6th - 12th
Impress your friends with 3 fun facts and then make sure you vote and vote early because it is your most important Constitutional duty and I mean, who wouldn't vote this year.
Instructional Video9:50
Hip Hughes History

The 1984 Election Explained

6th - 12th
The essential elements of the Election of 1984 for President of the United States wrapped up in a perfect ten minute gift. Ye only have to press the button. Designed for AP Government students, Political Science students in their first...
Instructional Video8:19
Hip Hughes History

My Top Three Midterm Elections

6th - 12th
My top three Midterm Elections.
Instructional Video13:00
Hip Hughes History

Trump and Hitler Compared. (After the Bell )

6th - 12th
Is Donald Trump the next Adolf Hitler? The answer is no, so why do people make the connection and after watching Tom Richey's video "Trump & Hitler Compared" • Trump and Hitler ... I just had to respond.
Instructional Video8:31
Hip Hughes History

The USA Freedom Act Explained: US History Review

6th - 12th
My Social Studies teacher look at how the USA Freedom Act changes the USA Patriot Act. Plus you get to learn what a backronym is.
Instructional Video12:37
Hip Hughes History

The Little Rock Nine Explained: US History Review

6th - 12th
You're NOT a Dummy if you click this video and watch. A perfect overview for students! Get to know a critical event on the civil rights era timeline as HipHughes takes you through the Little Rock Nine crisis. Beginning with the Civil...
Instructional Video7:15
Hip Hughes History

The Hatch Act Explained

6th - 12th
Did James Comey violate the Hatch Act? What is the Hatch Act?
Instructional Video11:28
Hip Hughes History

The Election of 1876 Explained

6th - 12th
If you think the election of 2000 was cray cray you ain't seen nothing. A video lecture explaining the election of 1876. Check out all of the elections here • Presidential Elec...
Instructional Video7:56
Hip Hughes History

The Election of 1864 Explained

6th - 12th
Think a little thing like a Civil War is going to get in the way of a Presidential election? Think again! Watch Lincoln take on his General, George McClellan. Check out more elections! • Presidential Elec...
Instructional Video6:00
Hip Hughes History

The Election 0f 1904 Explained

6th - 12th
A short summary of the electoral matchup of Teddy Roosevelt and Alton Parker. Watch them all! • Presidential Elec...
Instructional Video12:57
Hip Hughes History

The 1948 Election Explained

6th - 12th
A fun filled political science summary of the 1948 Presidential Election between Harry Truman, Thomas E. Dewey, Strom Thurmond and Henry Wallace.
Instructional Video7:02
Hip Hughes History

The 1916 Election Explained

6th - 12th
A HipHughes hop-scotch across the spirited electoral contest of 1916 between President Woodrow Wilson and Supreme Court Justice Charles Evans Hughes.
Instructional Video8:29
Hip Hughes History

The 13th Amendment Explained: The Constitution for Dummies

6th - 12th
Journey down the road of understanding the 13th Amendment with your host, HipHughes.
Instructional Video3:19
Hip Hughes History

Why do Federal Judges Have Lifetime Appointments? Government Review

6th - 12th
HipHughes ponders a question; Should Federal Judges get jobs for life? Or should they face the wrath of voters.
Instructional Video6:21
Vlogbrothers

Understanding Ukraine: The Problems Today and Some Historical Context

6th - 11th
In which John discusses the crisis in Ukraine, and how the influence of Russia and Europe have shaped Ukrainian politics for centuries. REMINDER: Educational videos are allowed to be more than four minutes long.