Wonderscape
Jefferson’s Dilemma: Reacting to the Louisiana Purchase
This video explores President Thomas Jefferson's reaction to the Louisiana Purchase, from his initial excitement over doubling the size of the United States to his concerns about constitutional authority. It details how Jefferson...
Curated Video
Election of 1824: When the House Chose
In the Presidential Election of 1824, five men from one party were up for the job. It was left to the House of Representatives to figure out a winner – and the aftermath led to the modern two-party system.
Curated Video
Election of 1800: Presidential Tie
The 1800 Presidential Election, which ended in a tie between Thomas Jefferson and Andrew Burr, presented Congress with a dilemma – how to stop a tie from happening again.
Curated Video
Article Two: Structure of Powers of Executive Branch
Article Two: Structure of Powers of Executive Branch explains the responsibilities of the executive branch, including the role of the president, by analyzing Article II of the Constitution.
Curated Video
Executive Order
What actual powers does the President have? Well, as it turns out – a lot. Including the power to make new orders at the stroke of a pen.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Presidential Signing Statements
This video lesson from Khan Academy discusses Presidential signing statements. This lesson is intended for students taking high school or college level American Government and Civics courses, including the AP Government course.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Executive Orders
This video lesson from Khan Academy discusses the Executive orders that are established by Article II of the US Constitution. This lesson is intended for students taking high school or college level American Government and Civics...
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Formal and Informal Powers of the Us President
This video lesson from Khan Academy discusses formal and informal powers of the US President . This lesson is intended for students taking high school or college level American Government and Civics courses, including the AP Government...
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Article Ii of the Constitution
This video lesson from Khan Academy discusses Article II of the Constitution. This lesson is intended for students taking high school or college level American Government and Civics courses, including the AP Government course.
Center For Civic Education
60 Second Civics: Role of President Pt. 2: Listed Powers of the President
Describes the many powers granted to the President as listed in the Constitution, although these are not the only powers the President has.
Center For Civic Education
60 Second Civics: Role of President Pt.14: President as Leader of Foreign Policy
Outlines the president's foreign policy responsibilities according to Article II of the Constitution, and the role Congress plays in supporting the president.
Center For Civic Education
60 Second Civics: Role of President Pt. 15: President as Commander in Chief
One of the President's roles is as Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, and this power has been used by every president since World War II to send troops to other countries.