Course Overview
Teacher
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 42 min
- Lessons 4
- Exercises 19
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23 CQ
4 Lessons in This Course
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15 minFREEUS History lesson 1Free8 CQ
What do Layer Cake and Marble Cake have to do with the separation of powers between the Federal and State governments? Hip Hughes is here to tell you!
with Keith HughesWhat do Layer Cake and Marble Cake have to do with the separation of powers between the Federal and State governments? Hip Hughes is here to tell you!
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11 minUS History lesson 26 CQ
Republicans and Democrats will never agree about the size of the Federal Government, and you can join in on this debate once you understand Federalism.
with Keith HughesRepublicans and Democrats will never agree about the size of the Federal Government, and you can join in on this debate once you understand Federalism.
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10 minPolitical Science lesson 36 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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5 minPolitical Science lesson 43 CQ
Barack Obama won the 2012 presidential election because he had more electoral votes. But what is the difference between electoral and popular votes?
with Keith HughesBarack Obama won the 2012 presidential election because he had more electoral votes. But what is the difference between electoral and popular votes?
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335 min3-part Political Science course19 CQ
Do you wonder how the structure of U.S. government impacts policy making and the process of elections? If so, this brief course with government and history teacher Keith Hughes is for you!
with Keith HughesDo you wonder how the structure of U.S. government impacts policy making and the process of elections? If so, this brief course with government and history teacher Keith Hughes is for you!
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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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433 min4-part US History course19 CQ
In this course, Mr. Striplin presents fun history lessons on the first presidents of the United States—Washington, Adams, Jefferson, and Madison— and shows how they shaped America as a nation.
In this course, Mr. Striplin presents fun history lessons on the first presidents of the United States—Washington, Adams, Jefferson, and Madison— and shows how they shaped America as a nation.
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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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824 min8-part Political Science course16 CQ
If you enjoy discussing opinions about the U.S. Constitution, and whether democracies are better than republics, this course from The Mal Partisan Project is great food for thought.
with Peter HolmIf you enjoy discussing opinions about the U.S. Constitution, and whether democracies are better than republics, this course from The Mal Partisan Project is great food for thought.
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1156 min11-part US History course33 CQ
As students of American history know, the historical American experience dates back to the 16th century. In this history course, discuss everything from colonization to the Spanish-American war!
with Hendrik GodbersenAs students of American history know, the historical American experience dates back to the 16th century. In this history course, discuss everything from colonization to the Spanish-American war!
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947 min9-part US History course27 CQ
What events shaped the history of the United States in the 20th century? Including lessons on everything from the McCarthy Era to the Watergate scandal, gain insight into this period in U.S. history.
with Hendrik GodbersenWhat events shaped the history of the United States in the 20th century? Including lessons on everything from the McCarthy Era to the Watergate scandal, gain insight into this period in U.S. history.
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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.