Hip Hughes History
The Electoral College for Dummies: How it Works
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!
Hip Hughes History
Federalist Paper #68 Explained
Alexander Hamilton argues for the electoral college in this political science classic.
Mazz Media
Understanding the Constitution: Creating the Federal Goverment
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...
Hip Hughes History
The U.S. Congress in Twenty Minutes (1 of 2)
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...
Hip Hughes History
The Constitutional Convention of 1787 for Dummies
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....
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: The Constitution and the Constitutional Convention
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...
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Federalist No. 10
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.
Center For Civic Education
60 Second Civics: The Virginia Plan
The Virginia Plan focused the delegates to the Constitutional Convention on replacing the Articles of Confederation, not merely revising it. [59]
Center For Civic Education
60 Second Civics: The Philadelphia Convention: James Madison's Virginia Plan
Today on 60-Second Civics: James Madison's Virginia plan proposes a strong national government.
Center For Civic Education
60 Second Civics:the Philadelphia Convention:representation in the Virginia Plan
The Virginia Plan proposed proportional representation and a government with three branches.
Center For Civic Education
60 Second Civics:the Philadelphia Convention: More Features of the Virginia Plan
Some features of the Virginia Plan might strike you as being unusual. Find out on today's 60-Second Civics.
Center For Civic Education
60 Second Civics: Proportional Representation in the Virginia Plan
What was the most controversial element of the Virginia Plan? Find out on today's podcast.
Center For Civic Education
60 Second Civics: The Debate Over Proportional Representation
Proportional representation was the most controversial part of the Virginia Plan. Find out why on today's podcast.
Center For Civic Education
60 Second Civics: The Philadelphia Convention: Defeat of the New Jersey Plan
The New Jersey Plan was defeated at the Philadelphia Convention. This meant the Virginia Plan became the basis for discussion at the Philadelphia Convention.
Center For Civic Education
60 Second Civics: The Philadelphia Convention:equal Representation in the Senate
Today on 60-Second Civics, a vote on equal representation in the Senate results in a deadlocked convention. But there was a way out.
Center For Civic Education
60 Second Civics:the Three Branches of Government:broad Versus Enumerated Powers
How broad should be the powers of Congress? The Virginia and New Jersey plans proposed different visions of legislative power.
Center For Civic Education
60 Second Civics: Episode 1622: We the People Lesson 13 Part 2: Virginia Plan
James Madison came well-prepared to the Philadelphia Convention: he brought the Virginia Plan with him.
Center For Civic Education
60 Second Civics: Episode 286: Madison and the Virginia Plan
Today we are introduced to James Madison's proposal for government: the Virginia Plan.
Center For Civic Education
60 Second Civics: Episode 287: Philadelphia Convention Part 17: Virginia Plan
On today's podcast, we learn about the strength of the national government under the Virginia Plan.
Center For Civic Education
60 Second Civics: Episode 288: Philadelphia Convention Part 18: Virginia Plan
On today's episode: The Virginia Plan and federalism.
Center For Civic Education
60 Second Civics: Episode 289: Philadelphia Convention Part 19: Virginia Plan
Today on the podcast we examine the national legislature under the Virgina Plan.
Center For Civic Education
60 Second Civics: Episode 290: Philadelphia Convention Part 20: Virginia Plan
Today we discuss the powers of Congress under the Virginia Plan.
Center For Civic Education
60 Second Civics: Episode 291: Philadelphia Convention Part 21: Virginia Plan
On today's podcast, we learn about the Virginia Plan's proposal to create a two-house Congress.
Center For Civic Education
60 Second Civics: Episode 292: Philadelphia Convention Part 22: Virginia Plan
Today we discuss disagreements about representation.