Instructional Video5:57
Crash Course

Presidential Power: Crash Course Government and Politics

12th - Higher Ed
This week Craig looks at the expressed powers of the President of the United States - that is the ones you can find in the Constitution. From appointing judges and granting pardons, to vetoing laws and acting as the nation’s chief...
Instructional Video10:05
Hip Hughes History

The Cold War Explained: US History Review (4/4)

6th - 12th
A ten minute regents based concept lecture aimed at the heart of the United States History Regents Exam as it related to Cold War. Part 4 of 4.
Instructional Video10:01
Hip Hughes History

The Nuclear Option Explained

6th - 12th
A direct, focused and fun explanation of the nuclear option exercised in the US Senate on November 21, 2013.
Instructional Video10:54
Cerebellum

The United States Constitution - Taxes

9th - 12th
The United States Constitution is one of the most important and versatile documents ever written. The articles relating to finance including taxes, borrowing and commerce are discussed. The district of Columbia is discussed as well as...
Instructional Video7:13
Hip Hughes History

Executive Actions Explained: American Government Review

6th - 12th
What are Executive Actions? What is an Executive Action? In this lecture we trace the Constitutional origins of Executive power and summarize Presidential Actions including the almighty Executive Order.
Instructional Video18:20
The Wall Street Journal

The Imperial Presidency?

Higher Ed
Has the office of the president, over the years, become too powerful for American democracy? And is this what the founding fathers had in mind?
Instructional Video12:28
Mazz Media

People and Events That Shaped the US Constitution

6th - 8th
PEOPLE AND EVENTS THAT SHAPED THE US CONSTITUTION CHAPTER 1. Montesquieu’s Ideas About Government In this video students will learn about Montesquieu one of the foremost political philosophers of the Enlightenment. Viewers will come...
Instructional Video4:23
Mazz Media

Montesqueiu's Ideas About Government

6th - 8th
Montesqueiu's Ideas About Government In this video students will learn about Montesquieu one of the foremost political philosophers of the Enlightenment. Viewers will come to understand that his writings explore various forms of...
Instructional Video10:17
Hip Hughes History

Watergate Explained: US History Review

6th - 12th
A short theme based lecture on the regents concepts for Watergate, we will look at the actual event, the court case and the impact on Executive and Legislative power.
News Clip0:34
Curated Video

President Trump Vetoes Iran War Powers Resolution

Higher Ed
The resolution said Congress would have to authorize military operations with a vote, except in cases when the U.S. faces an "imminent attack."
News Clip2:49
Curated Video

Schumer lauds Republicans for votes against Trump

Higher Ed
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News Clip3:49
Curated Video

Schumer lauds Republicans for votes against Trump

Higher Ed
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer applauded Republicans Thursday for a string of votes that he said amount to rare rebukes of President Donald Trump.
News Clip3:49
Curated Video

Schumer lauds Republicans for votes against Trump

Higher Ed
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer applauded Republicans Thursday for a string of votes that he said amount to rare rebukes of President Donald Trump.
Audio
Backstory Radio

Back Story Radio: Tyrannophobia: The Uses & Abuses of Executive Power

9th - 10th
Backstory program on Executive Power and how it is has been used or abused over the years. The American History Guys explore this issue by looking at various presidents and public reaction throughout American history. Audio and...
Audio
Center For Civic Education

60 Second Civics: Episode 1222: Elements of Democracy Part 90: Dividing Power

9th - 10th
Powers are normally divided in democratic systems, but different countries handle this in different ways.
Audio
Center For Civic Education

60 Second Civics: Role of President Pt. 10: Lincoln and the Modern Presidency

9th - 10th
President Lincoln contributed to the rise in presidential power through his use of executive power during the Civil War.
Audio
Center For Civic Education

60 Second Civics: The Presidency and Domestic Policy.

9th - 10th
The president's domestic responsibilities are made completely clear by the Constitution, right? Well, not exactly.
Audio
Center For Civic Education

60 Second Civics: Episode 312: Problems With a Weak Executive

9th - 10th
Colonial Americans preferred a weak executive, but at what cost?
Audio
Center For Civic Education

60 Second Civics: Episode 316: Executive Balance

9th - 10th
In today's podcast, we examine the balance sought by Congress between an energetic executive and limited government.
Audio
Center For Civic Education

60 Second Civics: European Mistrust of a Strong Executive

9th - 10th
Today we discuss Napoleon's legacy to European executive power.
Audio
Center For Civic Education

60 Second Civics: Presidential Power to Deal With Other Nations.

9th - 10th
Today we discuss the powers of the president to conduct relations with foreign nations.
Audio
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
Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Article Ii of the u.s. Constitution

9th - 10th
Jeffrey Rosen of the National Constitution Center in conversation with Walter Isaacson of the Aspen Institute about Article II of the Constitution. [6:49]
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...