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.

State Implementation Plan under the Clean Air Act

This video provides an explanation of the Right to Financial Privacy Act of 1978, a federal law aimed at protecting individuals' privacy rights regarding their financial or banking records.

Employer Witholding Requirements from Employee Wages

This Video Explains Employer Identification Numbers

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...

This Video Explains Federal Subject Matter Jurisdiction

This video explains what are the laws that control air pollution within the United States? It generally defines the regulatory regime for the regulation of pollutants in the airs, as well as the standards for determining what constitutes...

This video provides an explanation of affirmative action, a commonly misunderstood employment law or doctrine.

The United States federal government is the largest land owner in the entire country. In particular, most of its current land holdings exist within the western half of the contiguous United States, with very little in the eastern half....

The United States has two Dakotas: North Dakota and South Dakota. But while these are two completely separate states each with their own state governments, two U.S. senators, and representative in Congress, there's nothing really all...

Nevada is a truly unique state within the United States. Its geography is predominantly dry and arid and this has left it mostly unsettled throughout history. As such, the federal government of the United States has ended up owning the...

The Red Scare wasn't just about hinting communists. It also resulted in thousands of LGBTQ+ federal workers losing their jobs.

This video explores the controversy surrounding the Dakota Access Pipeline, highlighting the protests led by the Standing Rock Sioux Tribe and their allies against its construction. Learn about the legal battles, environmental...

This video explains the process by which cases are selected and heard by the U.S. Supreme Court, including the role of appeals, writs of certiorari, and the rule of four. It also covers the types of cases that originate directly in the...

Weird History Food is going to shock you with some news about the age of your favorite food brands. Some of the most common foods you see on grocery store shelves have been around for decades - if not centuries. These items have been...

The Menominee Tribe has a long history of adaptive resource managements. Despite the reduction of their ancestral land from 15 million to 234,000 acres, they manage their forest sustainably, prioritizing ecological health over pure...

How did Native Americans end up on Reservations? We explore the complicated relationship between the Indian Nations and the United States of America. Watch Tai Leclaire breakdown all you need to know about the Reservation system and...

The Red Scare wasn't just about hinting communists. It also resulted in thousands of LGBTQ+ federal workers losing their jobs.

Dr. Forrester reviews the three branches of federal government. She then gives an example of how a bill becomes law.

Dr. Forrester talks about our three-tiered form of government. She gives an overview of each branch of government and discusses how officials are elected.

Dr. Forrester talks about the responsibilities of the local and state governments and explains the similarities in the way they operate.

The Voting Rights Act of 1965 tackled voter suppression in the United States. While it significantly increased the registration of Black voters, it was not without controversy.

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.