Instructional Video5:57
Crash Course

Presidential Power: Crash Course Government and Politics

12th - Higher Ed
This week Craig looks at the expressed powers of the President of the United States - that is the ones you can find in the Constitution. From appointing judges and granting pardons, to vetoing laws and acting as the nation’s chief...
Instructional Video10:05
Hip Hughes History

The Cold War Explained: US History Review (4/4)

6th - 12th
A ten minute regents based concept lecture aimed at the heart of the United States History Regents Exam as it related to Cold War. Part 4 of 4.
Instructional Video10:01
Hip Hughes History

The Nuclear Option Explained

6th - 12th
A direct, focused and fun explanation of the nuclear option exercised in the US Senate on November 21, 2013.
Instructional Video10:54
Cerebellum

The United States Constitution - Taxes

9th - 12th
The United States Constitution is one of the most important and versatile documents ever written. The articles relating to finance including taxes, borrowing and commerce are discussed. The district of Columbia is discussed as well as...
Instructional Video7:13
Hip Hughes History

Executive Actions Explained: American Government Review

6th - 12th
What are Executive Actions? What is an Executive Action? In this lecture we trace the Constitutional origins of Executive power and summarize Presidential Actions including the almighty Executive Order.
Instructional Video18:20
The Wall Street Journal

The Imperial Presidency?

Higher Ed
Has the office of the president, over the years, become too powerful for American democracy? And is this what the founding fathers had in mind?
Instructional Video12:28
Curated Video

People and Events That Shaped the US Constitution

K - 8th
PEOPLE AND EVENTS THAT SHAPED THE US CONSTITUTION CHAPTER 1. Montesquieu’s Ideas About Government In this video students will learn about Montesquieu one of the foremost political philosophers of the Enlightenment. Viewers will come to...
Instructional Video4:23
Curated Video

Montesqueiu's Ideas About Government

K - 8th
Montesqueiu's Ideas About Government In this video students will learn about Montesquieu one of the foremost political philosophers of the Enlightenment. Viewers will come to understand that his writings explore various forms of...
Instructional Video10:17
Hip Hughes History

Watergate Explained: US History Review

6th - 12th
A short theme based lecture on the regents concepts for Watergate, we will look at the actual event, the court case and the impact on Executive and Legislative power.
News Clip4:55
Press Association

Nick Delahanty talks to media on his presidential campaign

Higher Ed
Nick Delahanty speaks to the media about his presidential campaign in Pitch, Ireland stating that the core of his approach as 'fidelity to the nation'. In his speech, he claimed that there is a 'political crisis' in Ireland.
News Clip5:50
Curated Video

Centre tables Delhi Services Bill in LS, Oppn says 'It violates defining feature of the federal democracy'

Pre-K - Higher Ed
The NDA government on Tuesday tabled the Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi (Amendment) Bill, 2023 in Lok Sabha amid massive uproar.The opposition parties termed the bill autocratic, saying that it violates the defining...
News Clip3:07
Curated Video

What’s behind Tunisia’s referendum on a new draft constitution?

9th - Higher Ed
Tunisians are voting in a referendum on a new draft constitution that is set to expand presidential power.
News Clip8:47
Curated Video

Education Secretary Defends Student Loan Forgiveness Despite Criticism

Higher Ed
Education Secretary Miguel Cardona discusses the Biden administration's student loan forgiveness program and how it will impact Americans' futures.
News Clip1:25
Curated Video

War Powers Resolution Passes Senate With Bipartisan Support

Higher Ed
President Trump would have to seek congressional approval to take nondefensive military action against Iran.
News Clip0:34
Curated Video

President Trump Vetoes Iran War Powers Resolution

Higher Ed
The resolution said Congress would have to authorize military operations with a vote, except in cases when the U.S. faces an "imminent attack."
News Clip3:12
Curated Video

Confirmation hearing of Michael Mukasey as new Attorney General

Higher Ed
Pool 1. Various shots as vote is taken AP Television 2. Zoom in shot of White House spokeswoman Dana Perino walking to podium 3. SOUNDBITE: (English) Dana Perino, White House spokeswoman: "I have one statement and then I will...
News Clip2:49
Curated Video

Schumer lauds Republicans for votes against Trump

Higher Ed
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News Clip3:06
Curated Video

Hearing due for Bin Laden's alleged bodyguard

Higher Ed
Guantanamo Bay, Cuba - 9 January 2006 1. Various shots Commander base building where hearings will take place 2. SOUNDBITE: (English) Major Jane Boomer, Military Commission spokeswoman: "In the military commission process the accused...
News Clip3:49
Curated Video

Schumer lauds Republicans for votes against Trump

Higher Ed
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer applauded Republicans Thursday for a string of votes that he said amount to rare rebukes of President Donald Trump.
News Clip3:49
Curated Video

Schumer lauds Republicans for votes against Trump

Higher Ed
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer applauded Republicans Thursday for a string of votes that he said amount to rare rebukes of President Donald Trump.
News Clip2:44
Curated Video

Chief of EU police mission comments on eve of deployment

Higher Ed
FILE: Camp St Laszlo - 27 November 2008 1. Mid of police opening box with EULEX (The European Union Rule of Law Mission in Kosovo) berets and armbands 2. Various of police being issued with armbands and berets Pristina - 8 December...
Audio
Backstory Radio

Back Story Radio: Tyrannophobia: The Uses & Abuses of Executive Power

9th - 10th
Backstory program on Executive Power and how it is has been used or abused over the years. The American History Guys explore this issue by looking at various presidents and public reaction throughout American history. Audio and...
Audio
Center For Civic Education

60 Second Civics: Episode 1222: Elements of Democracy Part 90: Dividing Power

9th - 10th
Powers are normally divided in democratic systems, but different countries handle this in different ways.
Audio
Center For Civic Education

60 Second Civics: Role of President Pt. 10: Lincoln and the Modern Presidency

9th - 10th
President Lincoln contributed to the rise in presidential power through his use of executive power during the Civil War.