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Center For Civic Education

60 Second Civics:challenges to u.s. Participation in World Affairs: Treaties

9th - 10th Standards
Today we discuss the power of the president and Congress over treaties.
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Center For Civic Education

60 Second Civics: Presidential Power Over Diplomatic Relations

9th - 10th
On today's podcast, we discuss presidential authority over diplomatic relations.
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Center For Civic Education

60 Second Civics: Episode 976: Ronald Reagan Part 7: Article Ii of Constitution

9th - 10th
Today we discuss the reasons behind the design of the executive branch.
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Center For Civic Education

60 Second Civics:constitutional Checks on the President's Warmaking Powers

9th - 10th
On today's podcast, we discuss the Constitution's checks on the president's power to wage war.
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Center For Civic Education

60 Second Civics: Episode 981: Ronald Reagan Part 12: Federalist 69

9th - 10th
Today we examine Alexander Hamilton's comparison of the powers of the king of England and the president of the United States.
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Center For Civic Education

60 Second Civics: Episode 982: Ronald Reagan Part 13: Presidential War Powers

9th - 10th
On today's episode, we discuss presidential war powers and Congress.
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Center For Civic Education

60 Second Civics: The Expansion and Contraction of Presidential Powers

9th - 10th
Presidential power waxes and wanes, today we discuss presidential power in the 1960s and 1970s.
Instructional Video
Annenberg Foundation

Annenberg Classroom: Executive Branch: What Does a Mayor Do?

9th - 10th
I Do Solemnly Swear: What Does a Mayor Do? explores the role and responsibilities of mayors in the United States. High school students interview the mayors of Orlando, Fla., and Houston, Texas, about their duties and follow them as they...
Instructional Video
Annenberg Foundation

Annenberg Classroom: Mandate: The President and the People

9th - 10th
The complex relationship between the presidency and public opinion is examined by leading historians, political scientists and public figures who also offer insight into the office and its occupants from George Washington to Franklin D....
Instructional Video
Crash Course

Crash Course Government and Politics #11: Presidential Power

9th - 10th
Crash Course video with host, Craig Benzine, discusses the expressed Presidential Powers named in the Constitution including appointing judges, vetoing laws, and granting pardons. [6:29]
Instructional Video
Crash Course

Crash Course Government and Politics #14: How Presidents Govern

9th - 10th
Crash Course video on Government and Politics examines how presidents govern, including strategies they use to make things happen. [9:22]
Instructional Video
Crash Course

Crash Course Government and Politics #12: Presidential Power 2

9th - 10th
Video episode 2 of Crash Course Government and Politics in which Craig discusses the implied powers of the president not written in the Constitution, such as claiming executive privilege or introduce legislation. [7:53]
Instructional Video
Crash Course

Crash Course Government and Politics #16: Types of Bureaucracies

9th - 10th
Crash Course video in which Craig discusses the types of Government Bureaucracies. [5:57]
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Other

Epipheo: How Much Power Does the President Really Have?

9th - 10th
George Edwards, a professor of political science, explains the limits of the president's power. A president's promises on the campaign trail often get deflated after they get into office because they have to contend with congress. [4:02]
Instructional Video
Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Changes to the Role of the Presidency

9th - 10th
This video lesson from Khan Academy discusses the changes to the role of the presidency. This lesson is intended for students taking high school or college level American Government and Civics courses, including the AP Government course.
Instructional Video
Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Article I of the Constitution

9th - 10th
This video lesson from Khan Academy discusses Article I of the Constitution. This lesson is intended for students taking a high school or college level American Government and Civics courses, including the AP Government course.
Instructional Video
HipHughes History

You Tube: The Executive Branch in Twenty Minutes (2/2)

9th - 10th
A short lecture, part 2, explaining the major constitutional powers of the executive branch. Directed for students taking a US History course at the secondary level and perhaps even an intro to gov class.
Instructional Video
HipHughes History

You Tube: Article Ii for Dummies: The Executive Branch Explained

9th - 10th
Hip Hughes History lays down the tracks for the train of learning. So jump aboard and learn the essentials of Executive Power through Article II of the US Constitution. Perfect for anyone seeking out some general knowledge, whob wants to...
Instructional Video
HipHughes History

You Tube: The Executive Branch in Twenty Minutes (1/2)

9th - 10th
A short lecture highlighting the constitutional powers found in the constitution as they relate to Article II: The Executive Branch.