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Thomas Jefferson: The Louisiana Purchase and the Constitution -- US History Review
Why did Jefferson acquire the Louisiana Purchase? How did the Louisiana Purchase change the United States? A fun and clear explanation of a critical moment in American history by a seasoned Social Studies Teacher.
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The Preamble to the Constitution for Dummies
The first in the "Constitution for Dummies" series. A simple, straightforward reading of the Preamble of the United States Constitution with a little bit of chuckle and context. The Constitution Explained Series. 48 Videos, 6.5 Hours...
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The Flexible U.S. Constitution Explained in 10 Minutes
Holy old video HipHughes! Check out the ancient stuff from the past when resolution is a nightmare and special effects were titles on the screen! Geared for 11th grade NY State students seeking to pass the Regents exam.
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The Bill of Rights in 30 Seconds
Mr. Hughes cuts through 7 of the 10 amendments like a hot knife through butter in about thirty seconds.
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Shays' Rebellion Explained
A quick overview of the 1786-1787 event known as Shay's Rebellion. Perfect for students of the Social Studies, lifelong learners and the Cray Cray on the internets.
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Judicial Review Explained in One Minute
The straightforward dope on Judicial Review and meaning of Marbury v Madison.
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Federalists vs Anti-Federalists in Five Minutes
A super quick overview of the two beginnings our political party system. Subscribe to HipHughes to keep the universe aligned for free here / hughesdv
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Contempt of Congress Explained
What does it mean when someone is found to be in contempt of Congress as AG William Barr was this week? This video looks at its roots and the option that Congress has to proceed.
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Can the President be indicted? Constitutionally speaking?
What are the arguments for and against indicting a sitting President. In this short video we look at both sides as we seek historical, political and constitutional guidance during this current constitutional crisis. Or is it a crisis?
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The Preamble to the United States Constitution: A Reading
A direct reading of the Preamble to the United States Constitution.
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The 25th Amendment Explained: American Government Review
Wrap your head around the 25th Amendment. Perfect for students, life long learners and the cray cray on the internets.
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The 23rd Amendment Explained: The Constitution for Dummies Series
Learn the history of the 23rd amendment in an engaging video lecture by Social Studies teacher Keith Hughes aka HipHughes. In this informative 7 minute lecture we look at the history of Washington DCs struggle to get voting...
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The 22nd Amendment Explained: The Constitution for Dummies Series
The 22nd Amendment of the US Constitution explained for students and life long learners.
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The 21st Amendment Explained: American Government Review
Grab a fake a beer and chug down some Constitutional learning. Great for students, life long learners and the cray cray on the internets.
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The 14th Amendment Explained: US Government Review
Hughes does the 14th amendment dirty. Subscribe to HipHughes History, it's stupid easy and free
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The 14th Amendment and the Debt Ceiling Explained
My teacher stab at explaining the argument for the 14th amendment being used in relationship to the Debt Ceiling. "An educated citizenry is a vital requisite for our survival as a free people." ~Thomas Jefferson
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McCulloch vs Maryland Explained: US History Review
An essential case for students of US History and law as well as the reliable cray cray on the internet, McCulloch vs Maryland helps to define Federalism as well as the elastic clause. Let HipHughes takes something as dull as cardboard...
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Landmark Supreme Court Cases: US v Lopez (1995)
It's on the test, for real. Dive in for an enthusiastic and educational explanation of the landmark decision handed down by the Rehnquist Court in 1995, US v Lopez.
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How to Impeach and Remove the President
An explainer on the constitutional process of impeaching and removing a President of the United States. Should President Trump be impeached? Or is that the crooked media talking? Have a civil debate in the comments! Also includes a short...
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Gay Marriage Legalized: Obergefell v. Hodges
A run through of the major arguments in the Supreme Court case Obergefell v. Hodges which legalizes gay marriage in all 50 states.
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Article VII Explained: The Constitution for Dummies Series
Without 7 you don't get all the good parts. Lets wrap our heard around ratification of the US Constitution.
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Article V for Dummies: The Amendment Procedure Explained
Continuing the Constitution for Dummies Series with Article V. Explained simply so you can understand the Constitution of the United States. Subscribe to my fellow EDU Gurus!!
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America and the Elite Theory of Democracy
Mr. Hughes lays a little lovin' on you in the form of a short summary of the elite theory of government. No not communist propaganda or the Democratic playbook of hamming up class warfare, just an honest analysis of the intention of the...
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Judicial Review in Ten Minutes
A super broad overview of judicial review, the 14th amendment and various Supreme Court cases found on the US Regents exam in United States History.