Why it matters

Sal Khan & John Dickerson: introduction
Why study US history, government, and civics?
Why do midterm congressional elections matter?
Why does your vote matter?
How does voter turnout in midterms compare to presidential elections?
Does the president's party usually gain or lose seats at the midterm elections?
Who is the Speaker of the House?
Why is the Speaker of the House second in succession to the President?
What was the Articles of Confederation?
What was the Gilded Age?