Instructional Video1:59
The Business Professor

Legislative Branch and the Law

Higher Ed
This Video Explains Legislative Branch and the Law
Instructional Video5:08
Hip Hughes History

The Pocket Veto Explained

6th - 12th
Is that a veto in your pocket or are you just happy to see me? Let HipHughes take five minutes of your life to explain how a pocket veto works and how it is different than a regular ole' veto. Perfect for dinner party conversation,...
Instructional Video10:16
TLDR News

Ethiopia’s Renaissance Dam: Will it Mean War with Egypt - TLDR News.

12th - Higher Ed
It might not seem major global news that Ethiopia is currently building a dam across the Nile, a dam they hope will solve the country's issue relating to water, electricity supply, and trade. The issue is that neighbouring countries...
Instructional Video2:10
Curated Video

Civil War Amendments

9th - Higher Ed
Did you know that the US Constitution's most important amendments took place over just 5 years? So what happened between 1865 and 1870 – and how did it change America?
Instructional Video10:04
Cerebellum

The United States Constitution - Bicemeral System And The Great Comprimise

9th - 12th
The United States Constitution is one of the most important and versatile documents ever written. The Bicemeral system and Great Compromise are discussed. The United States Constitution. Part 3
Instructional Video22:10
Curated Video

Understanding the Constitution: Executive Branch

K - 8th
Learn how the President leads the country. This program clearly explains how the President recommends new legislation to the Congress, exercises veto power, the role of his Cabinet, and the President's responsibilities as Commander in...
Instructional Video4:11
Ancient Lights Media

US Constitution: The System of Checks and Balances

6th - 8th
Understanding the U.S. Constitution: 1. This clip explains how the system of Checks and Balances established by the U.S. Constitution works.
Instructional Video3:20
Curated Video

What is a Presidential Government?

K - 8th
This live-action video program is about the term Presidential Government. The program is designed to reinforce and support a student's comprehension and retention of the term Presidential Government through use of video footage,...
Instructional Video2:42
Mr. Beat

How to Become the 51st state

6th - 12th
So, you want to become a U.S. state. Well, here's what you do. First, do the people who live within your boundaries actually want to join the United States? If the majority actually do, usually its best that you have referendum to prove...
Instructional Video5:13
Cerebellum

The Legislative Branch Of Government - How A Bill Becomes A Law

9th - 12th
This video looks at the process by which a bill becomes a law; how it is brought to the floor through the committee and then sub-committee and after the floor to a joint committee and finally after further voting by the chambers it is...
Instructional Video20:01
Hip Hughes History

Checks and Balances for Dummies

6th - 12th
First, you are not a dummy. But perhaps you have a yearning to just know about Checks and Balances or perhaps, and more likely, you have an exam! Mr. Hughes serves a heaping serving of simplicity as he takes you through all three...
Instructional Video
PBS

Pbs Learning Media: Crash Course Us History: Age of Jackson

9th - 10th
John Green teaches you about the presidency of Andrew Jackson. Jackson's election was more democratic than any previous presidential election. More people were able to vote, and they picked a doozie. Jackson was a well-known war hero,...
Audio
Center For Civic Education

60 Second Civics: How Congress Functions: Pt. 20: Vetoes and Overrides

9th - 10th Standards
Even when a bill is passed by Congress, it still must be signed by the President, who may decide to veto it. If this happens, Congress can also override that veto through a new vote in both chambers.