Federalism: Crash Course Government and Politics #4

In which Craig Benzine teaches you about federalism, or the idea that in the United States, power is divided between the national government and the 50 state governments. Craig will teach you about how federalism has evolved over the history of the US, what powers are given to the federal government, and what stuff the states control on their own. And he punches an eagle, which may not surprise you at all.

Chapters:
Introduction: Federalism 00:00
What is Federalism? 0:38
Dual Federalism 1:47
The Commerce Cause 3:34
Cooperative Federalism 4:18
Grants-in-aid 4:48
Regulated Federalism 6:04
New Federalism 7:00
Federalism Today 8:05
Credits 8:44

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[missfowler]

I pay £9000 a year for my History degree and this guy better explains American history within minutes for free

[radiactivedonutsx]

I'd love to have this dude as a college professor.

[ghania]

"Confused? Google it. This video will probably come up and then just watch this video. Or just continue watching this video."
That had me laughing so much

[julianacarr]

Can I just say, I'm wildly grateful for CrashCourse! I don't even have words. This is just simply the best and you guys are amazing!

[catalinastarke]

"I'm kinda dumb" He makes GOV fun, and I'm almost 30! lmao

[kevin_sfl]

If you're reading this i'm betting that you procrastinated studying for your exam and now it's too late because the exam is tomorrow and you have to cram

[alexfido]

I am loving this series so much, it is great. And I'm from the UK, please make a SEQUEL series on the government and politics of the United Kingdom (and possibly the EU too!!!)

[pigmunk]

People keep talking about how they want the Green brothers and yada yada yada, but I personally really love Craig. He's informative and pretty damn funny too. 

[RomeoCo]

Man i really hope they do an ep on Indian Reservations, because that's some complicated shit right there. 

[Lildrummerboy]

I'm a poly sci. major and I love these! While I have to read a whole chapter that covers each of these episodes, Craig has done an awesome job of giving the base summaries in each episode. Short, sweet, and too the point. This content is great for anyone who isn't majoring in the field and wants to learn the basics. Thumbs up!

[andreagwlo]

Thanks, Crash Course, for helping me study for my gov test tomorrow at 11:30 at night! Two thumbs up!

Btw, that dog is too adorable

[marthapasatiempo]

I feel so smart knowing 1% of this from listening to Hamilton so much :P

[FieldMarshalFry]

just what I need to get through being alone on Valentines Day, a video explaining the workings of the government of the Abandoned Colo-I mean United States

[dylantorres]

No exam to study for, just wanna be a better, informed citizen. Also, Craig is my favorite CC host... hands down. DUDE IS HILARIOUS!

[Lily.valkyrie]

you know when you've been watching too much harry potter when you're studying for exams and you watch this video and expect the black and white picture of the government officials to start moving and waving at you. (around 4:00 I tripped myself out xD)

[karentheracist]

Love this dude and his vibes, never thought I'd like law like this 😭

[ethandasaxman]

Great combo of pedagogy and jokes. It makes for an entertaining and educational show. Keep it coming Craig!

[PopeLando]

I'm one of those (non-American) people who pride themselves on understanding the American system and American politics better than my contemporaries, but this one video showed me that most of what I thought I knew was wrong. I'm going to spend all day watching the whole series now. Brilliant.

[leenabdullah]

Damn all the comments are like 2 to 3 years ago nobody is from 2k19??

[dawsonperkins]

My new favorite quote: “Man, federalism is such a culinary delight.”