Distribution of Power in US Government
A 3-part course with Keith Hughes
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Keith Hughes teaches AP US Government and US History at McKinley High School in Buffalo, NY and is the face behind HipHughes History, part of PoliPop and the Maker Studios Network. He is also an adjunct professor of digital literacy at the Graduate... View ProfileDetails
- Total Time 35 min
- Lessons 3
- Exercises 23
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19 CQ
3 Lessons in This Course
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17 minFREEPolitical Science lesson 1Free9 CQ
Executive, Legislative, Judicial? Learn about the checks and balances laid out in the Constitution that serve to limit the power of each branch of government.
with Keith HughesExecutive, Legislative, Judicial? Learn about the checks and balances laid out in the Constitution that serve to limit the power of each branch of government.
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10 minPolitical Science lesson 26 CQ
Confused about why there are electoral votes in US presidential elections? Learn about the Electoral College and the part it plays in choosing the President.
with Keith HughesConfused about why there are electoral votes in US presidential elections? Learn about the Electoral College and the part it plays in choosing the President.
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6 minPolitical Science lesson 34 CQ
How does a law with majority support not end up getting passed? A filibuster, a type of parliamentary procedure, can obstruct legislation indefinitely.
with Keith HughesHow does a law with majority support not end up getting passed? A filibuster, a type of parliamentary procedure, can obstruct legislation indefinitely.
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442 min4-part Political Science course23 CQ
The United States may have a messy political system, but it is based on the vision of the founding fathers and a commitment to Federalism. Learn all about Federalism in this political science course!
with Keith HughesThe United States may have a messy political system, but it is based on the vision of the founding fathers and a commitment to Federalism. Learn all about Federalism in this political science course!
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330 min3-part Political Science course17 CQ
The history of the United States is rich in tumult and triumph. Get a glimpse into a young country in this course on the Declaration of Independence, Constitutional Convention, and the Constitution!
with Keith HughesThe history of the United States is rich in tumult and triumph. Get a glimpse into a young country in this course on the Declaration of Independence, Constitutional Convention, and the Constitution!
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14 minPolitical Science lesson8 CQ
In this lesson, Hip Hughes outlines the main components of Article II of the Constitution: the Presidency, and the checks and balances of the executive powers.
with Keith HughesIn this lesson, Hip Hughes outlines the main components of Article II of the Constitution: the Presidency, and the checks and balances of the executive powers.
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69532 minFREE69-part Political Science courseFree302 CQ
In this extensive international relations course, gain real insight into the forces, structures, and ideas that influence how nations strategize to survive and prosper in the realm of global politics.
with William SpanielIn this extensive international relations course, gain real insight into the forces, structures, and ideas that influence how nations strategize to survive and prosper in the realm of global politics.
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525 min5-part Political Science course15 CQ
This course provides an overview of the U.S. census, how Congressional seats are apportioned, the redistricting process within states, as well as how and why gerrymandering occurs.
with Citizen GeniusThis course provides an overview of the U.S. census, how Congressional seats are apportioned, the redistricting process within states, as well as how and why gerrymandering occurs.
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442 min4-part Political Science course23 CQ
The United States may have a messy political system, but it is based on the vision of the founding fathers and a commitment to Federalism. Learn all about Federalism in this political science course!
with Keith HughesThe United States may have a messy political system, but it is based on the vision of the founding fathers and a commitment to Federalism. Learn all about Federalism in this political science course!
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1299 min12-part Political Science course57 CQ
In this course, learn about the globalized world and how society, politics, law, culture, and more are impacted. Plus review how to measure globalization, and discover the future of globalization.
with University of ShedIn this course, learn about the globalized world and how society, politics, law, culture, and more are impacted. Plus review how to measure globalization, and discover the future of globalization.
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1195 min11-part Political Science course53 CQ
For several thousand years, humans have been guided by different political and social structures. In this course, learn about tribes, empires, and nations and how they continue to exist even now.
with Arthur JacksonFor several thousand years, humans have been guided by different political and social structures. In this course, learn about tribes, empires, and nations and how they continue to exist even now.