The Bicameral Congress: Crash Course Government and Politics #2

In which Craig Benzine teaches you about the United States Congress, why it's bicameral, and what bicameral means. Craig tells you what the Senate and House of Representatives are for, talks about some of the histories of the institutions, and reveals to you just how you can become a representative. It's not that easy. But an eagle gets punched, so there's that.

Chapters:
Introduction: What is Congress? 00:00
Who makes up the House of Representatives? 1:09
Who makes up the Senate? 1:38
What does Congress do? 1:58
Powers of the House of Representatives 2:13
Powers of the Senate 3:13
Why is Congress bicameral? 3:52
What's the difference between the Senate and the House? 6:00
Credits 8:32

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[TheSeppukiri]

I'm literally only watching this so that as someone from England I can understand what is going on in House Of Cards

[petersenoah]

"Speaking of acting like a little kid, today, we're going to talk about the U.S. Congress."

[MrDylan]

I've noticed that some people don't care for the jokes in this series. However, I love them. I did my bachelor's degree in political science, and this course feels very similar to the classroom settings I experienced. Bad jokes and funny voices are a political science thing. No one ever notices that it's a thing.

[autumnarcher]

I wish there was a PDF that was partnered with each video that we could read before and after the video. That way we can go in knowing the topics and basic info, hear about it, and then review it afterwards.

[EefLeaf]

3:15 “They hold impeachment trials, but that doesn’t happen very often”

Well...

[susanpusan]

"I'm just a bill
Yes, I'm only a bill
And I'm sitting here on Capitol Hill
Well, it's a long, long journey
To the capital city
It's a long, long wait
While I'm sitting in committee
But I know I'll be a law someday
At least I hope and pray that I will
But today I am still just a bill"

[MCruz]

Im not really studying for the AP I'm just pretending to watch so i feel like i accomplished something

[JaredSellickismyname]

Did the animators of this video really notice the computer moving and then put a little craig there to keep it steady at 8:25 ? That's both amazing and adorable

[redmoon]

Glad I found this. I'm not even watching this because I have to, I'm just brushing up on my government knowledge because I honestly have very little clue about how any of it works. My dad keeps talking about how most millennials today know nothing about American government and he's always asking me questions about how a bill becomes law or what comprises the constitution and I'm sitting there with a blank look on my face. I was barely taught this stuff in school.

[SuDzD]

Impeachment nearly ever happends

Trump: Hold my KFC bucket

[MrFern]

Who’s here 4 year later
Impeachment’s hardly ever happen 😂

[billyweed]

To everyone in the comments saying America is Facist: If you have enough freedom to say your government is Facist, it is by definition, not Fascist.

[dhartmahmed]

'Speaking of little kids, Congress' SAVAGE AF

[JustGodJust]

Did anyone else catch the Thanos reference?

[jonathandonley]

I'm only 2 episodes in and I already know this is going to be my favorite course.

[Pledditor]

To clarify: at 0:27 he says the constitution has 28 amendments. That is wrong, it is actually 27.

[bondlets]

When he said, " Wait for it..." I was like, " THE MONGOLS!" But... no.

[Seraphim]

"Speaking of acting like a little kid, today we're gonna talk about the US congress."
Craig I wasn't sure about you at first but that line just proved you worthy!

[Ardianax]

Studying this so I could understand, House of Cards better. 

[CWKunkel]

I love the approach you're taking to this new series; the 'Clone Zone' was an entertaining way to tackle an otherwise drab argument. Benzine is really well spoken and fits right in... I look forward to more to come!