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Crash Course
Judicial Review: Crash Course Government and Politics
Today, Craig Benzine is going to tell you about the Supreme Court's most important case, Marbury v. Madison, and how the court granted itself the power of judicial review. Judicial review is the power to examine and invalidate actions...
Curated Video
Federal and State Powers
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.
Mr. Beat
The Federal Government Gets More Power | Gibbons v. Ogden
In episode 16 of Supreme Court Briefs, two dudes fight over whether or not one can operate his steamboat in New York. In the end, the federal government just gets more power.
Mr. Beat
Does Congress Have Implied Powers? | McCulloch v. Maryland
In the second episode of Supreme Court Briefs, Mr. Beat makes one of the most boring Supreme Court cases in American history somewhat more interesting. It was, after all, QUITE A FREAKING BIG DEAL.
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Hip Hughes History
Article VI For Dummies: The Supremacy Clause Explained
Article VI of the US Constitution explained -- The Supremacy Clause, debts and oaths. Continuing the Constitution for Dummies Series with Article VI, better known as the Supremacy Clause. Explained simply so you can understand the...
Hip Hughes History
U.S. Sectionalism for Dummies -- The Civil War, States Rights and The Missouri Compromise
Mr. Hughes throws it down on Sectionalism, breezing through the essential causes of the American Civil War beginning with the ratification of the Constitution and culminating with the election of Republican Abraham Lincoln
Hip Hughes History
Supreme Court Cases For Dummies: US History Review
First, you are not a dummy. Watch Mr. Hughes serve up a heaping helpful of Judicial Review designed to help you pass your tests and walking around a little smarter than when you started
Ancient Lights Media
US Constitution: The Concept of Rule of Law
Understanding the U.S. Constitution: 10. This clip outlines the importance of the Rule of Law as a cornerstone of good government.
Hip Hughes History
Federalist #30 Explained: American Government Review
Aptly titles, "Concerning the General Power of Taxation", Hammy makes the case for a strong National hand in executing the power of taxation. So come shake your money makers!
Hip Hughes History
Alexander Hamilton: Economic Policies, Federalist Papers & First Bank of the United States
A broad-concept based video lecture on Hamilton's (and the Federalist Party) economic policies as Secretary of the Treasury under Washington. Includes a sprinkling on the Federalist Papers, the Whiskey Rebellion, tariffs, the National...
Hip Hughes History
Nullification for Dummies -- States Rights, The Constitution and The Supremacy Clause
Impress your friends with your academic use of the word nullification. HipHughes explains the states rights concept through the lends of the Alien Sedition Act and KY-VA Resolutions with some reference to going to school naked. Perfect...
Ancient Lights Media
US Constitution: The Idea of Federal Supremacy
Understanding the U.S. Constitution: 3. This clip explains how the U.S. Constitution endows federal government with supreme power over the states.
Hip Hughes History
George Washington in Ten Minutes
A quick look at U.S. history for students preparing for end of the year tests such as the NY state regents. This lecture focuses on George Washington, Whiskey Rebellion, Farewell Address,, Hamilton, and the Marshall Court.
Curated Video
What Makes A State A State?
At first there were 13 – now there are 50! But what gives each US state the power to control its own laws and when does federal law take over?
Mr. Beat
McCulloch v. Maryland
In the second episode of Supreme Court Briefs, Mr. Beat makes one of the most boring Supreme Court cases in American history somewhat more interesting. It was, after all, QUITE A FREAKING BIG DEAL. Washington, D.C. 1816 The United States...
Cerebellum
The United States Constitution - Understanding What The Different Articles Mean
The United States Constitution is one of the most important and versatile documents ever written. Articles 3,4,5,6 are discussed. The United States Constitution. Part 6
Hip Hughes History
The Marshall Court Explained: US History Review
HipHughes breezes through the three essential Marshall court cases, Marbury v Madison, McCulloch v Maryland and Gibbons v Ogden. Simple learnin', not meant for in depth course work, just enough so you don't look like a dummy.
Hip Hughes History
US Federalism For Dummies: American Government Review
For the discerning dummy and smart smart people, this video is designed for AP American Government students, College students lost in the wilderness in a political science course and just crazy people on the internet with nothing better...
Bloomberg
Appeals Court Denies Trump's Bid to Pause Discovery in Zervos Defamation Lawsuit | THR News
A New York appeals court has refused President Donald Trump's bid to pause discovery in the defamation lawsuit brought by former 'Apprentice' contestant, Summer Zervos.
Center For Civic Education
60 Second Civics: Supremacy of Federal Law
In today's podcast, we discuss the supremacy of federal law.
Center For Civic Education
60 Second Civics: Federalism Pt. 6: Government Needs Popular Support
There is ongoing tension between federal and state levels of government over the supremacy clause in the Constitution, which is often ambiguous over which level is responsible for a domestic issue. As a result, popular support is critical.
Center For Civic Education
60 Second Civics: Episode 1675: Judicial Review and State Laws
What is the supremacy clause? Can state laws trump the Constitution? We find out on today's 60-Second Civics.
Center For Civic Education
60 Second Civics: The Supremacy Clause and Checks & Balances
James Madison didn't get everything he wanted during the Philadelphia Convention, but the Supremacy Clause was a big accomplishment. Find out what the clause let to in this podcast. [0:56]