Instructional Video10:00
Hip Hughes History

The Electoral College for Dummies: How it Works

6th - 12th
When someone says Electoral College do you quietly look down and hope to avoid the conversation? Well you're not alone and HipHughes is here to clearly explain how the Electoral College works!
Instructional Video8:46
Hip Hughes History

Federalist Paper #68 Explained

6th - 12th
Alexander Hamilton argues for the electoral college in this political science classic.
Instructional Video22:40
Mazz Media

Understanding the Constitution: Creating the Federal Goverment

6th - 8th
How our country's founders forged the framework of our government comes to life in this engaging program. Students will learn about James Madison and Alexander Hamilton and their key roles in the creation of the Constitution. Viewers...
Instructional Video10:24
Hip Hughes History

The U.S. Congress in Twenty Minutes (1 of 2)

6th - 12th
A broad overview of Congressional content on the United States History exam in Regents, NY State. Topics include delegated power, the Great Compromise, the Electoral College, House of Representation Ideas, the U.S. Senate as well as...
Instructional Video15:01
Hip Hughes History

The Constitutional Convention of 1787 for Dummies

6th - 12th
A heaping helpful of Constitutional history as HipHughes dips and dives through the Constitutional Convention. A seasoned high school teacher of 15 years, this lesson is practical for any aged learner and entertaining for ages 1-99....
Instructional Video
Khan Academy

Khan Academy: The Constitution and the Constitutional Convention

9th - 10th
In this video, historian Joe Ellis and Aspen Institute President and CEO Walter Isaacson discuss the Constitutional Convention and the replacement of the Articles of Confederation, the Virginia Plan and national government vs. states...
Instructional Video
Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Federalist No. 10

9th - 10th
This video lesson from Khan Academy discusses the ratification of the Constitution. This lesson is intended for students taking high school or college level American Government and Civics courses, including the AP Government course.
Audio
Center For Civic Education

60 Second Civics: The Virginia Plan

9th - 10th
The Virginia Plan focused the delegates to the Constitutional Convention on replacing the Articles of Confederation, not merely revising it. [59]
Audio
Center For Civic Education

60 Second Civics: The Philadelphia Convention: James Madison's Virginia Plan

9th - 10th
Today on 60-Second Civics: James Madison's Virginia plan proposes a strong national government.
Audio
Center For Civic Education

60 Second Civics:the Philadelphia Convention:representation in the Virginia Plan

9th - 10th
The Virginia Plan proposed proportional representation and a government with three branches.
Audio
Center For Civic Education

60 Second Civics:the Philadelphia Convention: More Features of the Virginia Plan

9th - 10th
Some features of the Virginia Plan might strike you as being unusual. Find out on today's 60-Second Civics.
Audio
Center For Civic Education

60 Second Civics: Proportional Representation in the Virginia Plan

9th - 10th
What was the most controversial element of the Virginia Plan? Find out on today's podcast.
Audio
Center For Civic Education

60 Second Civics: The Debate Over Proportional Representation

9th - 10th
Proportional representation was the most controversial part of the Virginia Plan. Find out why on today's podcast.
Audio
Center For Civic Education

60 Second Civics: The Philadelphia Convention: Defeat of the New Jersey Plan

9th - 10th
The New Jersey Plan was defeated at the Philadelphia Convention. This meant the Virginia Plan became the basis for discussion at the Philadelphia Convention.
Audio
Center For Civic Education

60 Second Civics: The Philadelphia Convention:equal Representation in the Senate

9th - 10th
Today on 60-Second Civics, a vote on equal representation in the Senate results in a deadlocked convention. But there was a way out.
Audio
Center For Civic Education

60 Second Civics:the Three Branches of Government:broad Versus Enumerated Powers

9th - 10th Standards
How broad should be the powers of Congress? The Virginia and New Jersey plans proposed different visions of legislative power.
Audio
Center For Civic Education

60 Second Civics: Episode 1622: We the People Lesson 13 Part 2: Virginia Plan

9th - 10th
James Madison came well-prepared to the Philadelphia Convention: he brought the Virginia Plan with him.
Audio
Center For Civic Education

60 Second Civics: Episode 286: Madison and the Virginia Plan

9th - 10th
Today we are introduced to James Madison's proposal for government: the Virginia Plan.
Audio
Center For Civic Education

60 Second Civics: Episode 287: Philadelphia Convention Part 17: Virginia Plan

9th - 10th
On today's podcast, we learn about the strength of the national government under the Virginia Plan.
Audio
Center For Civic Education

60 Second Civics: Episode 288: Philadelphia Convention Part 18: Virginia Plan

9th - 10th
On today's episode: The Virginia Plan and federalism.
Audio
Center For Civic Education

60 Second Civics: Episode 289: Philadelphia Convention Part 19: Virginia Plan

9th - 10th
Today on the podcast we examine the national legislature under the Virgina Plan.
Audio
Center For Civic Education

60 Second Civics: Episode 290: Philadelphia Convention Part 20: Virginia Plan

9th - 10th
Today we discuss the powers of Congress under the Virginia Plan.
Audio
Center For Civic Education

60 Second Civics: Episode 291: Philadelphia Convention Part 21: Virginia Plan

9th - 10th
On today's podcast, we learn about the Virginia Plan's proposal to create a two-house Congress.
Audio
Center For Civic Education

60 Second Civics: Episode 292: Philadelphia Convention Part 22: Virginia Plan

9th - 10th
Today we discuss disagreements about representation.