A data-driven look at how the U.S. changed under the presidency of Barack Obama.

A video entitled "Powers of Government" that explains how Article I of the U.S. Constitution establishes the three branches of government.

A video entitled "Implied Powers" that discusses the "necessary and proper clause" of the U.S. Constitution.

Howcast -To make sure that no ruling body has absolute power, the Constitution splits government into three branches. Understand both their independent duties as well as their interactions.

Learning the process isn't easy, but understanding the American judicial system will lead you to a deeper understanding of the wishes of our founding fathers.

Manhattan DA agrees to delay Trump’s hush money sentencingSource The Independent

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Trump lawyer admits Jan 6 riot was 'criminal'Source C-Span

An initial draft majority opinion, leaked by Politico, suggests a ruling that overturns the 1973 Roe v Wade decision, is likely to take happen and fundamentally alter abortion rights for women in the USA.The 2018 Mississippi state law...

Pupil outcome: I can explain the key differences between the UK Parliament and US Congress. Key learning points: - The UK Parliament overlaps the executive and legislative branches, the US separates them. - The Prime Minister is part of...

Pupil outcome: I can identify the difference between criminal and civil offences and explain how criminal and civil cases are dealt with. Key learning points: - In a criminal law case, the person charged with an offence is called the...

Pupil outcome: I can explain what the bicameral system is and describe the benefits and drawbacks of this system. Key learning points: - Bicameral refers to the two chambers in UK Parliament which are the House of Commons and the House...

Leah Litman, a professor at the University of Michigan Law School and co-host of the Strict Scrutiny podcast, introduces her book Lawless: How the Supreme Court Runs on Conservative Grievance, Fringe Theories, and Bad Vibes. She explains...

Samantha Barbas, a professor of law at the University of Iowa, discusses her book Actual Malice: Civil Rights and Freedom of the Press in New York Times v. Sullivan. The book explores the landmark 1964 Supreme Court case, which arose...

The Indian Removal Act of 1830 led to the forced relocation of Indigenous Peoples from the fertile East to the arid West, marking a tragic chapter in U.S. history with the harrowing Trail of Tears.

In 1892, Homer Plessy's arrest for sitting in a train car reserved for White passengers led to a Supreme Court decision that endorsed racial segregation under the "separate but equal" doctrine.

The U.S. government divides power between the Legislative, Executive, and Judiciary branches to ensure fairness and prevent any one group from becoming too powerful.

The Civil Rights Act of 1875 aimed to protect the rights of African Americans, but was struck down in 1883, paving the way for racial segregation across the South.

Discover the turbulent story behind the creation of the United States national banks, in which all three branches of the federal government combined to safeguard the nation's economic stability.

The Supreme Court is the most powerful court in the United States. In this video, learn about the history of the court, and what it represents to the country.

In 1787, the founders agreed to replace the Articles of Confederation with a new system of government. The Constitution divided power between the Legislature, the Executive, and the Judiciary, each with its own roles and responsibilities.

The U.S. Constitution established the Judicial Branch of government, outlining its foundational structure, and over time, its role and responsibilities have evolved through legal precedents and Acts of Congress.

The U.S. Constitution ensures no part of the government has too much power through a system called checks and balances.

The video provides an overview of the state court system in the United States, including the hierarchy of courts and their respective jurisdictions. It explains that almost every state has trial courts with subdivisions of limited...