The Bicameral Congress: Crash Course Government and Politics #2

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  • Опубликовано: 5 фев 2025

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  • @TheSeppukiri
    @TheSeppukiri 9 лет назад +1308

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

  • @petersenoah
    @petersenoah 8 лет назад +3490

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

    • @whatsupbossanova
      @whatsupbossanova 8 лет назад +234

      you'll get it when you're older

    • @Nathleep
      @Nathleep 7 лет назад +21

      that's definitively a good one!!!

    • @anonymous-qc9ge
      @anonymous-qc9ge 7 лет назад +28

      😂😂Buuuuuurrn🔥🔥🔥

    • @leo-hao
      @leo-hao 6 лет назад +14

      Roasted!

    • @arriarriarri
      @arriarriarri 5 лет назад +4

      Why was I JUST about to post this XD

  • @MrDylan2125
    @MrDylan2125 10 лет назад +1665

    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.

    • @historyofempiresh5498
      @historyofempiresh5498 7 лет назад +49

      PrimevalDragon that's funny because politics is a joke

    • @bmrave
      @bmrave 7 лет назад +6

      Omg no😭^

    • @AngelCorpse0
      @AngelCorpse0 7 лет назад +30

      They are cheesy, but I love them too. I appreciate CrashCourse and their selection of tutors.

    • @Krysta3Marie
      @Krysta3Marie 6 лет назад +8

      Right? It's comfortingly familiar.

    • @ChadH17
      @ChadH17 6 лет назад +14

      This... I'm currently taking Political Science, my first semester. And this is so eerily similar to the classroom lectures with jokes and jabs at certain parts of government. It must just be how most political scientists are taught and so carries on.

  • @autumnarcher
    @autumnarcher 6 лет назад +374

    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.

  • @susanpusan
    @susanpusan 10 лет назад +478

    "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"

  • @EefLeaf01
    @EefLeaf01 5 лет назад +523

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

    • @gi_joefan22_84
      @gi_joefan22_84 5 лет назад +12

      stupid it still doesnt happen often

    • @EefLeaf01
      @EefLeaf01 5 лет назад +4

      GI_JoeFan22 _ technically yes, but whatever.

  • @MCruz945
    @MCruz945 8 лет назад +867

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

    • @susanaltar
      @susanaltar 8 лет назад +6

      VOTE TED CRUZ

    • @orangecrush4
      @orangecrush4 8 лет назад +1

      same

    • @MCruz945
      @MCruz945 8 лет назад +21

      lmao still got that 4 tho

    • @gavinhernandez9724
      @gavinhernandez9724 5 лет назад +3

      AP Gov and Politics is kicking my a**. I’m stuck doing it’s homework and watching this.

    • @Pajoli
      @Pajoli 5 лет назад +2

      People who are in AP and comment about being in AP, are tryhard school set 8s

  • @redmoon9650
    @redmoon9650 8 лет назад +145

    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.

  • @JaredSellickismyname
    @JaredSellickismyname 10 лет назад +91

    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

  • @billyweed835
    @billyweed835 10 лет назад +1488

    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.

    • @kuel-dude7458
      @kuel-dude7458 7 лет назад +84

      Very well said

    • @hyplux673
      @hyplux673 7 лет назад +6

      charles scott Taxation without representation is, taxation with representation isn't

    • @selwynr
      @selwynr 7 лет назад +20

      Not fascism, but "inverted totalitarianism". Look it up. Sheldon Wolin.

    • @andy4327
      @andy4327 6 лет назад +46

      You're right, it's something much worse. It was understood that the allowance of that freedom would in effect dis-empower the people as apposed to the opposite. Point being it's extremely easy to simply talk about freedom, choice, and free will but MUCH harder to put into practice. What's better, a prison you have to force others into, or a prison where the inhabitants believe it's their choice to reside in?

    • @to0nstyle
      @to0nstyle 6 лет назад

      Also, you can buy a gun.

  • @Flippohoyyy
    @Flippohoyyy 5 лет назад +86

    Impeachment nearly ever happends
    Trump: Hold my KFC bucket

  • @jonathandonley3299
    @jonathandonley3299 4 года назад +32

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

  • @iammrbeat
    @iammrbeat 6 лет назад +285

    There are only 27 Amendments, kids.

  • @Seraphim227
    @Seraphim227 7 лет назад +8

    "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!

  • @vectoredthrust5214
    @vectoredthrust5214 10 лет назад +20

    The Clone Zone. I love it!
    It's a real great way to show the different angles politics has by using multiple speakers
    This series is really great and I love it :D

    • @robertjarman3703
      @robertjarman3703 6 лет назад

      And Craig uses clones on his personal channel.

  • @Jimmy-he5dl
    @Jimmy-he5dl Год назад +1

    شكرًا

  • @dhartmahmed50
    @dhartmahmed50 8 лет назад +100

    'Speaking of little kids, Congress' SAVAGE AF

  • @bondlets2342
    @bondlets2342 4 года назад +31

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

  • @JustGodJust
    @JustGodJust 9 лет назад +875

    Did anyone else catch the Thanos reference?

    • @TheCondorjc
      @TheCondorjc 9 лет назад +8

      yes

    • @andyt1313
      @andyt1313 9 лет назад +16

      +JustGodJust Infinity gauntlet!

    • @y8r113
      @y8r113 8 лет назад +2

      +JustGodJust The glove. It was cute.

    • @x_br00ke_x4
      @x_br00ke_x4 8 лет назад +3

      YES!!

    • @skt8929
      @skt8929 7 лет назад +1

      yes i was hoping somebody eles did

  • @elmofam95
    @elmofam95 6 лет назад +2

    the style and placements of jokes makes it lighter and easier to understand , comprehend and it sort of is a helpful tool that makes you memorise the said joke faster and hence, what it was around, the fact or the purpose of the video! SO THANKYOU, GREAT SERIES

  • @Pledditor
    @Pledditor 9 лет назад +130

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

    • @amberbish6073
      @amberbish6073 9 лет назад +15

      He also says California has 52 members of the house when I believe they have 53

    • @Pledditor
      @Pledditor 9 лет назад +18

      +Amber Bish Nice catch!
      Not to mention that he left out Delaware as one of the states that only have one house member. I think PBS should fact check more often...

    • @karlia8009
      @karlia8009 9 лет назад +4

      +Clifford K Thank you! You just helped me with the worksheet I'm doing for Gov class... I got confused when the question asked for 6 states, but he only said 5...

    • @Pledditor
      @Pledditor 9 лет назад +5

      Karli Auberger There are seven states with one representative. North Dakota, South Dakota, Alaska, Montana, Wyoming, Vermont, and Delaware.
      upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/a/a4/2010_census_reapportionment.svg/2000px-2010_census_reapportionment.svg.png

    • @ylstorage7085
      @ylstorage7085 9 лет назад +1

      +Clifford K Please explain the Donald Trump Monster, what is happening in your country??

  • @Territomauvais
    @Territomauvais 9 лет назад +16

    As an American adult, binge watching just a few episodes of these series' educates me about subjects more than literally the entire outcome of my formal American public education. By far.
    Kinda sad, too. It'd be awesome if more people did what you guys are doing, and if they were longer! Like Dan Carlin's Hardcore History.

  • @LazarJaksic
    @LazarJaksic 4 года назад +178

    Honestly I'm here because of AOC. She made me get interested to learn at least some basics of politics.

  • @AriannaWhitacre
    @AriannaWhitacre 9 лет назад +2

    I have a constitution test, and this has helped me, everything in my review guide answered these and others videos

  • @CWKunkel
    @CWKunkel 10 лет назад +6

    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!

  • @elenersbebeners
    @elenersbebeners 5 лет назад +22

    Watching this on the day the president got impeached...Friggin' LOVE IT MATE!

    • @ienvyy645
      @ienvyy645 4 года назад +9

      so how does it feel now that nothing happened... Friggin' LOVE IT MATE!

  • @kodibarry2846
    @kodibarry2846 8 лет назад +158

    Oh my gosh. I love this guy. He's funny and he's so excited about crash course it makes me get really excited.

    • @Rico702Vegas
      @Rico702Vegas 5 лет назад

      This guy sucks! It was one of the hardest videos to watch, ever. Boring, talking too fast, mumbling, horrible microphone, this guy's mouth doesn't even move when he talks. He must be a clone.

    • @SoyDelSouth
      @SoyDelSouth 5 лет назад +2

      Rico702Vegas it’s just your disability, this video is perfectly fine. Stick to books

    • @57o39
      @57o39 5 лет назад

      @@SoyDelSouth nope he sucks

    • @pewpewpew3212
      @pewpewpew3212 4 года назад +1

      He may talk too fast at times, but I mean cmon which crash course instructor doesn’t do that? My ADHD is totally cool with it anyways lol

    • @jaredbrinkman3343
      @jaredbrinkman3343 4 года назад

      Black People

  • @Ardianax
    @Ardianax 10 лет назад +52

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

  • @ThatOneREDScout
    @ThatOneREDScout 10 лет назад +123

    I didn't realize you guys were doing a Politics series. That's not a bad thing though, as it gives me something else to watch on crash course so good luck to all of you.
    Also PS, I hope you are ready for non-stop flame wars because whenever government is brought up on the internet, some one somewhere is always pissed off.

    • @jacobhoffman5462
      @jacobhoffman5462 10 лет назад +8

      ***** that is, like, so offensive

    • @realevilcorgi
      @realevilcorgi 10 лет назад +6

      Please, they already brought up history and psychology, if they're not ready for flame wars now then they might as well close up shop.
      Don't worry though, I'm sure the biggest flame war here will be because someone *shockingly* decided to put a pony in their profile picture. Have fun.

    • @JogInTheFog
      @JogInTheFog 10 лет назад

      Jacob Hoffman Oh my God, I know, right? :)

    • @kubricklynch
      @kubricklynch 9 лет назад +3

      ***** You bringing that up pissed me off!

    • @technoturkey5528
      @technoturkey5528 9 лет назад

      it's like tumblr only on Crash Course

  • @Kennedi313
    @Kennedi313 2 года назад +4

    2015: Impeachment don't happen at all
    2019: say what that happens all the time 🤣🤣

  • @MrFern707
    @MrFern707 5 лет назад +514

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

  • @gracegerdes2412
    @gracegerdes2412 9 лет назад +4

    Thank you so much for starting this series! My AP Gov test is in 2 weeks and already these videos have helped a lot! I'm just sad the series won't be done before my exam.

  • @KonradVoelkel
    @KonradVoelkel 10 лет назад +7

    @Craig Benzine: You're doing a great job! I love how you keep the Crash Course style, mock it at the same time and give it your own touch. Really enjoyable. I hope you'll develop this style by trial & error throughout the series, which may last for many many episodes :-)

  • @ikutsaurpok
    @ikutsaurpok 5 лет назад +16

    I’m havin’ to watch this cause my government teacher sucks so here we go

    • @cindywangabc
      @cindywangabc 5 лет назад

      I would like to know students in which grade study about government?

    • @ikutsaurpok
      @ikutsaurpok 5 лет назад

      @@cindywangabc Seniors!

  • @AvatarRishi
    @AvatarRishi 10 лет назад +4

    Craig is my new favorite teacher

  • @BriWhoSaysNi
    @BriWhoSaysNi 10 лет назад

    You know a discussion of government is goona be great when it starts off with "Speaking of acting like a little kid, let's talk about the U.S. Congress." X) Craig, I like you. I like you a lot.

  • @patricktessier7238
    @patricktessier7238 4 года назад +5

    What happened to the punching the eagle part? That was one of my favorite parts.

  • @destinymartin4401
    @destinymartin4401 9 лет назад +2

    this series is having a great impact with how i learn the government for my high school class

  • @Live2RisePC
    @Live2RisePC 10 лет назад +147

    All of that clever thinking and foresight by the founders, only to be washed downed the drain when corporate money in politics became legal. Legalisded bribery undermines this entire democratic system.

    • @MinesAGuinness
      @MinesAGuinness 10 лет назад +14

      How clever, foresighted or incorruptible was it to create a bicameral system of government that was specifically designed to preserve the position of Slave states in both Houses, a fact behind the Connecticut Compromise that was conspicuously not mentioned in this video? Let's not laud the Founding Fathers and their creations to the heavens.

    • @fraserclayton7468
      @fraserclayton7468 10 лет назад +13

      That only occurred when the Supreme Court ruled that money was an extension of freedom of speech cutting down on all the campaign finance regulations. A constitutional amendment is needed to rectify this.

    • @tootz1950
      @tootz1950 10 лет назад +3

      Raven Prince I really don't think the politicians are going to stop selling their souls for the good of America.

    • @fraserclayton7468
      @fraserclayton7468 10 лет назад +6

      tootz1950 Yes but in countries like UK where I live they still have shady donations but it is much more controlled. 2012 US elections spending was above $6billion whereas 2010 UK election was £32 million roughly $50 million. Also in the UK you are only allowed a certain number of political adverts and they have a warning before them saying they are a political advert.
      Basically it means parties are less focused on special interests.

    • @tootz1950
      @tootz1950 10 лет назад +1

      Raven Prince You're just reiterating my comment, so I don't understand the 'Yes but' in yours.

  • @mikeshirrell6362
    @mikeshirrell6362 8 лет назад +59

    You have got to watch this at half speed. It is an entirely new and hilarious video.

    • @markk9530
      @markk9530 8 лет назад +5

      +Mike Shirrell Not enough time before my ap exam

    • @DarkwolfNetwork
      @DarkwolfNetwork 8 лет назад +3

      HAHAHAHA omg this is fantastically and ridiculously hilarious. Seriously guys, watch at half speed. So funny.

    • @shahzebahmed8853
      @shahzebahmed8853 8 лет назад

      Thank you for showing me this

    • @nakylaowens7622
      @nakylaowens7622 8 лет назад +2

      he sounds like a drunk nerd!

    • @hombretropical3028
      @hombretropical3028 8 лет назад

      you are a genius

  • @DakuHonoo
    @DakuHonoo 10 лет назад +574

    The lack of Greens is disturbing

  • @paprika8334
    @paprika8334 6 лет назад

    I love the detail of the Infinity Gauntlet collecting more and more infinity stones.

  • @satishvemuri9052
    @satishvemuri9052 8 лет назад +7

    I am not even an American but I like politics and hence am listening!!

  • @mvlnoa
    @mvlnoa 10 лет назад

    The 'Eagle Punch' may just be the best power-move in the history of youtube.

  • @realevilcorgi
    @realevilcorgi 10 лет назад +250

    I feel like I should really hate the new guy... but I find him really entertaining for some reason. Go figure.

    • @eliparker7151
      @eliparker7151 10 лет назад +23

      He isn't all that new. His channel, WheezyWaiter, has a sizable subscriber base.

    • @jpchevron
      @jpchevron 10 лет назад +29

      "new guy"? Hahahaha
      You must be new to RUclips.

    • @jpchevron
      @jpchevron 10 лет назад +11

      realevilcorgi What does Being new to Crash Course have to do with anything? Weezy has been making awesome videos for years.
      Thanks for the insult though. Every time I try to think that RUclips commenters are older than 12 someone reminds they aren't.

    • @realevilcorgi
      @realevilcorgi 10 лет назад +2

      jpchevron
      Because I do watch crash course, and I do not watch Wheezy's other videos, so he's new to me.
      It is pretty rich that you're calling me 12 considering you called me "new to RUclips" like I just walked up to you at lunch and asked about your Pokemon deck. How about we stop having stupid flame wars over random people on the internet, huh?

    • @jpchevron
      @jpchevron 10 лет назад +10

      realevilcorgi You the one that started the personal attacks. How about you take your own advice?

  • @crystalquezada3996
    @crystalquezada3996 Год назад +1

    This was made 8 years ago, and still the best youtuber 🎉😂

  • @garrett2514
    @garrett2514 10 лет назад +4

    I am looking forward to using this as a resource for AP Government.

    • @hiphughes
      @hiphughes 10 лет назад +4

      Check out HipHughes History too; I have 40 or so APGOV vids!

  • @ineedagoodusernamebutfornow
    @ineedagoodusernamebutfornow 7 лет назад +1

    It was kind of fun to watch Craig punch an eagle tbh

  • @joshuameltzer5401
    @joshuameltzer5401 9 лет назад +29

    I know I'm late to the game, but a few fact-checks:
    -There are 27, not 28 amendments to the Constitution (this has been well-established in other comments)
    -California has 53, not 52 Representatives (you're leaving out poor Susan Davis of San Diego!)
    -While you added the picture of Montana, you totally left out Delaware in the list of states with one Representative
    As far as errors go, discussing politics and government invites lots of cringe-worthy invective when numbers are even ever-so-slightly off. That said, I love Crash Course and look forward to watching the rest of this series soon!

    • @shadlegopo
      @shadlegopo 9 лет назад +1

      Joshua Meltzer I have seen Crash Course History go back and edit errors such as these. It would be nice if they would amend the video with errors so glaring. The number of amendments is pretty basic and often referenced, it should be corrected. California, being the most populous state, is always referenced all the time and should have the correct number of reps mentioned!

  • @mirandamarshall7079
    @mirandamarshall7079 7 лет назад

    The eagle punch side video was the best. I love this channel. Thanks for sharing!

  • @bstoppel1
    @bstoppel1 10 лет назад +55

    The Senate was suppose to represent the interests of the States while the House of Representatives was suppose to represent the interests of the people. Hence why the Senators were appointed by the State legislatures.

    • @hiphughes
      @hiphughes 10 лет назад +3

      Too bad the states messed that up with selecting horrible corrupt individuals; and being that the states approved the 17th amendment, its sort of like they cut their own B**** off by themselves. But it does change the nature of Federalism.

    • @Smidge204
      @Smidge204 10 лет назад +15

      Keith Hughes Yeah, now the people can elect horrible corrupt individuals directly! Yay democracy!

    • @99thTuesday
      @99thTuesday 10 лет назад +1

      It was also that the state legislatures got gridlocekd appointing the senators so the Federal Senate at times didn't have enough members.

    • @JogInTheFog
      @JogInTheFog 10 лет назад +3

      Smidge204 One man's horrible corrupt individual is another man's bastion of freedom :)

    • @aliensinnoh1
      @aliensinnoh1 10 лет назад +1

      Keith Hughes
      In some ways it is better for people to elect Senators, because it's more democratic. But if the State legislature elects Senators, then those members would be able to keep really good tabs on the Senator and get rid of him if he does his job badly, unlike the public whose biggest knowledge of him/her comes mostly from campaign commercials and the occasional news story.

  • @XiangYu94
    @XiangYu94 2 года назад +1

    I’m an international student who is just starting an MPA program in the states. This whole series is helping me so much lol

  • @animegamesamurai
    @animegamesamurai 10 лет назад +15

    I like how he made us government and politics fun.

  • @user-ug1ez8ws5l
    @user-ug1ez8ws5l 10 лет назад +1

    The clone zone: every clone that is not talking is you sitting alone in front of a camera pretending to listen - it is bloody hilarious to watch :D.

  • @nicholasperkins6200
    @nicholasperkins6200 9 лет назад +89

    INFINITY GAUNTLET!! Marvel for the win.

  • @heathermarcoux294
    @heathermarcoux294 10 лет назад +1

    I'm so glad Craig is hosting this!!

  • @mimicoffey8810
    @mimicoffey8810 6 лет назад +5

    I can't believe Thanos is a part of the bicameral congress

  • @sayoriutsugj2856
    @sayoriutsugj2856 5 лет назад +2

    Im watching this to better understand, contemplate, and express my multiple views on various topics, connected to 1984.

  • @cjstar01jones17
    @cjstar01jones17 7 лет назад +39

    "hey this war was 9 years long..... lets call it the 7 year war"

  • @AnupapayaPoopy
    @AnupapayaPoopy 10 лет назад +1

    I love his hosting so much! I'd complain about how it's more fun than education but this is government and it kinda needs to be fun.

  • @Aimless6
    @Aimless6 9 лет назад +49

    The Bicameral Congress
    A form of government where important decisions are made by two herds of camels. Some of the camels are stubborn as mules and the others leave a lot of shit. The camels are guided by their handlers and their owners, the lobbyists and the sponsors.
    From time to time there is a beauty pegant, where the people can vote for the most handsome camel.

    • @calista8980
      @calista8980 5 лет назад +1

      clever! who taught u that!

  • @EBrenry
    @EBrenry 10 лет назад

    Bravo Craig & Nice People of Crash Course Government!!!! That was chock full o' info!!!!

  • @takeshini1
    @takeshini1 6 лет назад +7

    I just noticed the infinity gauntlets 😂

  • @maplebear5183
    @maplebear5183 9 лет назад

    The infinity gauntlet in the thought bubble was perfect!

  • @adamread7507
    @adamread7507 9 лет назад +36

    My brother thought this was Vsauce

    • @tj4667
      @tj4667 4 года назад +2

      Don't do my man vsauce like that

  • @sunflower._.gachastar4784
    @sunflower._.gachastar4784 4 года назад +1

    I enjoy watching crash course they don’t make me fall asleep like my irl history teacher, these episodes actually helped me get an A on my test! THANK U CRASH COURSE!

  • @PassingMaxQ
    @PassingMaxQ 8 лет назад +78

    I believe there are 27 ratified amendments to the constitution, not 28.

  • @IOSALive
    @IOSALive 8 месяцев назад

    CrashCourse, Subscribed because your videos are always awesome!

  • @BoilingHotCoffee
    @BoilingHotCoffee 8 лет назад +115

    ap gov exam tomorrow

    • @spencerburgess637
      @spencerburgess637 8 лет назад

      +chelsea the fandom trash Double Same

    • @kittyeagleturbo
      @kittyeagleturbo 8 лет назад

      +BoilingHotCoffee same

    • @isaacrilo
      @isaacrilo 8 лет назад

      +BoilingHotCoffee BINGE WATCH CRASH COURSE TIME. No other studying.

    • @isaacrilo
      @isaacrilo 8 лет назад

      I JUST WANT MY 3 YOU CAN DO IT CRASH COURSE
      ...so many videos

    • @Bexflowers
      @Bexflowers 8 лет назад +3

      +BoilingHotCoffee Freshman (college) political science final tomorrow. I feel you.

  • @Kelly_C
    @Kelly_C 8 лет назад

    4:05 is probably my favorite painting ever there's just so much great stuff going on it's hilarious

  • @MDDeGrande1994
    @MDDeGrande1994 7 лет назад +4

    Late one night a robber wearing a mask stopped a well-dressed man and stuck a gun in his ribs. "Give me your money," he demanded. Scandalized, the man replied, "You can’t do this - I’m a US Congressman!" "Oh! In that case," smiled the robber, "Give me MY money!"

  • @TheKleanupCrew
    @TheKleanupCrew 10 лет назад +1

    YES! CRAIG IS HOSTING CRASH COURSE! I may actually finish one of these now.

  • @tombroadhurst6728
    @tombroadhurst6728 10 лет назад +4

    I love these videos! Please make more!

  • @Bastro3000
    @Bastro3000 9 лет назад

    2:39 That binaural closing door sound effect is so realistic that I would swear each time I hear it with headphones that my chamber door to my right is being closed!

  • @mihailung1720
    @mihailung1720 10 лет назад +73

    Great initiative! I have a couple of concerns which I hope will represent useful feedback for you:
    1. Is this going to be an extremely US-centric series? As a non-US watcher I don't mind learning a bit about US politics or having them used as an example, however if all we're going to do is just talk about the US government, with no international range, then I'll have to pass on this series.
    2. I personally enjoy the humor in this series, however especially in sections where you're quoting text I think it would be a good idea to tune it down a notch. Those texts are as is already quite heavy and hard to follow, having them read to you with a silly accent makes them virtually impossible to understand. Reading them in a helpful way, with intonation meant to communicate which segments are of particular importance, would result in a much more efficient method of delivery, for me at least.
    Best of luck!

    • @JimCullen
      @JimCullen 10 лет назад +26

      1. This isn't Crash Course Government and Politics, it's specifically Crash Course US Government and Politics. As another non-American, I find it interesting to learn about, so I will be watching it. Though I would really appreciate something similar for a few other countries.
      2. Honestly, I've found the humour in this series really…well, bad. I like the content, but I'm not a fan of the delivery at all.

    • @hiphughes
      @hiphughes 10 лет назад +2

      Jim Cullen Never hurts to check out another edu channel.

    • @TheBlackstarrt
      @TheBlackstarrt 10 лет назад

      Jim Cullen I find it funny that you two are the exact opposite of each other. Also, enjoy our government.

    • @Whiteeeco
      @Whiteeeco 10 лет назад +7

      Sebastian Anderson Crash Course usually tackles subjects that are present in the U.S. A.P. courses, and here we don't really learn about other countries' forms of government.

    • @caseyc408
      @caseyc408 9 лет назад +1

      Other countries have governments? Weird...

  • @charlottea.m.9211
    @charlottea.m.9211 7 лет назад

    Thanks for making House of Cards even better than it was before.

  • @joshuabattaglia9578
    @joshuabattaglia9578 10 лет назад +9

    Love this series Craig, and I love what you are portraying. With that said, I don't care for the Foghorn Leghorn impression for founding fathers or politicians. When I want to show this video to others to help them understand issues, like I do with other crash course videos, it makes you sound like you are making fun of them, rather than trying to do a joke.
    Otherwise great work, keep it up!

  • @AdamFelibrico
    @AdamFelibrico 10 лет назад

    I believe in Craig Benzine. He's the hero Crash Course deserves.

  • @sanaathegreat2324
    @sanaathegreat2324 5 лет назад +22

    Anyone else turning 18 this year and trying to be somewhat of a good citizen?

  • @alissarohl8621
    @alissarohl8621 6 лет назад

    when he gave the eagle to click on i thought it was actually a gift. lol

  • @ModelOmegaForReal
    @ModelOmegaForReal 10 лет назад +5

    I hope you'll talk about different examples of government, not just America's.

  • @michaeltnk1135
    @michaeltnk1135 4 года назад

    I’m a sophomore and we don’t take government classes until senior year, but I’m still gonna watch this series so I can get a better understanding of the government.

    • @리주민
      @리주민 4 года назад +1

      That's just sad. Civics and govt should be taught alongside math and reading in elementary/primary school.

  • @MarioUcomics
    @MarioUcomics 10 лет назад +74

    Can we have Crash Course Anarchy?

    • @tombroadhurst6728
      @tombroadhurst6728 10 лет назад +1

      Lol

    • @davidng8732
      @davidng8732 10 лет назад +105

      Isn't that just the comment section?

    • @hiphughes
      @hiphughes 10 лет назад +5

      Done. ruclips.net/video/YoQGIExjKjU/видео.html

    • @MarioUcomics
      @MarioUcomics 10 лет назад

      Keith Hughes not enough sex pistols

    • @JasperKlijndijk
      @JasperKlijndijk 10 лет назад

      at least one episode in crash cousre politics, but indeed its complicated enough to make a whole series about it.

  • @MrAdidasninja
    @MrAdidasninja 9 лет назад +1

    On my road to a four on the ap us government test. I'm excited that this playlist exists

  • @beezaray4130
    @beezaray4130 2 года назад +6

    2:45 How did Crash Course know??

  • @edensmith977
    @edensmith977 8 лет назад

    Did anyone else lie about guessing the right answer and watch that other video? Dying… It was so great! xD

  • @aishanikomath3836
    @aishanikomath3836 6 лет назад +4

    2:56 is it just me or does that look like Thanos’s infinity gauntlet???

  • @skullrider4
    @skullrider4 10 лет назад

    Wow, just as soon as i finished AP Gov't-this pops up. What great timing.

  • @Mr518888
    @Mr518888 9 лет назад +11

    I love that crash course is delegating (more content), since John and Hank must be quite busy, BUTT, it brings us to the similar problem why CGP Grey doesn't do it, the possibility of a decrease in quality.
    I'm not saying Mr. Benzine is doing a bad job, well it's a big project with hardworking script writers, producers and editors and such, yet I have to say he is quite distracting, I really like him as comedian/host, but I mean, Hank is not easily replaced.
    Real Hank Green, please show up, please show up.

  • @SparrowFae
    @SparrowFae 10 лет назад

    Eeeeee! It makes me so happy to see Craig on Crash Course!

  • @TheOG_Podcast
    @TheOG_Podcast 8 лет назад +14

    Am I the only one who is in love with this theme song?

    • @mcshima11
      @mcshima11 8 лет назад +1

      the birds at the end annoy me

  • @dearcornelia
    @dearcornelia 5 лет назад

    As a Danish exchange student, who is forced to take us government, having never studied it in Danish schools, these crash courses are incredible. Before I start high school in America I will hopefully know as much as possible about US government!!!

  • @JasperKlijndijk
    @JasperKlijndijk 10 лет назад +4

    I love to see how craig loves being on crash course :)

  • @StonedHunter
    @StonedHunter 10 лет назад +2

    I like that you guys are bringing in some new blood. You've found some really cool guys. This guy is hilarious!

  • @rebelyell1983x
    @rebelyell1983x 10 лет назад +4

    I like Craig as a host :)

  • @LuigikilledMario
    @LuigikilledMario 8 лет назад +2

    So impressed with this series. I love CC!!!!

  • @jsmn5059
    @jsmn5059 9 лет назад +4

    Somebody on crash course needs to do philosophy. I don't care if it's Craig or John, but somebody needs to do it.
    Give me Plato, Aristotle, Socrates, Buddha, Confucius, Loazi, Jesus, Jean-Paul Sartre, Friedrick Neitzsche, Simone de Beauvoir, Anne Conway, Gottfried Leibniz, Karl Marx, W.E.B. Dubois, Albert Camus, Booker T. Washington, Rumi, Muhammad, Mary Wollstonecraft, Rabia Basri, Al-Ghazali, Al-Hallaj, Pythagoras, Epicurus, Marcus Aurelius, John Locke, Thomas Aquinas, Immanuel Kant, Jean-Jacques Rousseau, Thomas Hobbes, Voltaire, Kierkegaard, Machiavelli.....

  • @xXxAtheistChrisxXx
    @xXxAtheistChrisxXx 10 лет назад

    Even when he's busy with Crash Course, Craig manages to find some time for some Quality-Eagle-Punching.

  • @Jackie-nt6tq
    @Jackie-nt6tq 6 лет назад +3

    His humor kills me 😂🔫

  • @lizzie0000011111
    @lizzie0000011111 8 лет назад +1

    i'm not even from the US and i love this series!