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Article II for Dummies: The Executive Branch Explained
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.
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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.
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60 Second Civics: Role of President Pt. 18: Presidential Powers in Emergencies
The President has enhanced powers during wars and emergencies. Some of the ways they have been used by different presidents are described in this podcast.
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60 Second Civics: Role of President Pt. 33: Checks on the Executive's Powers
Describes how the American system of government based on a constitution differs from a parliamentary system.
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60 Second Civics: Organizing Us Gov. Pt 3: His Highness the President
Congress once debated addressing the chief executive as "His Highness, the President." Find out why they changed their minds on today's episode. This episode originally aired in May 2012.
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60 Second Civics: Participation in World Affairs Pt. 8: Presidential Power
Today we discuss the powers of the president to conduct relations with foreign nations. This episode originally aired in January 2012.
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60 Second Civics: Participation in World Affairs Pt. 9: Treaties
Today we discuss the power of the president and Congress over treaties. This episode originally aired in January 2012.
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60 Second Civics: Participation in World Affairs Pt. 10: Presidential Power
On today's podcast, we discuss presidential authority over diplomatic relations. This episode originally aired in January 2012.
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60 Second Civics: George Washington and Executive Branch Authority
Today we discuss how George Washington's actions established the authority of the presidency.
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60 Second Civics: Role of President Pt. 3: The President as Chief Executive
The President is required to ensure that the laws outlined in the Constitution are executed, to fulfill the presidential mandate, and to defend and protect the Constitution. These are known as executive powers and they adapt as national...
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60 Second Civics: Role of President Pt. 4: Assessing Presidential Power
Describes the Supreme Court decision in the case of Youngstown Sheet & Tube Co. v. Sawyer (1952), which set limits on the powers of the President, Harry Truman at the time.
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60 Second Civics: Role of President Pt. 5: Controversial Assertions of Power
The inherent powers of the President that are not listed in the Constitution are an ongoing source of controversy.
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60 Second Civics: Role of President Pt. 8: An Energetic Executive
President Jackson used his veto power more than all previous presidents combined, which greatly increased the power of the presidency.
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60 Second Civics: Role of President Pt. 9: Jackson and the Modern Presidency
While in office, Andrew Jackson made more use of his veto power than all other presidents combined before him. This gave rise to a much more powerful presidency.
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60 Second Civics: Role of President Pt. 10: Lincoln and the Modern Presidency
President Lincoln contributed to the rise in presidential power through his use of executive power during the Civil War.
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60 Second Civics: Role of President Pt. 12: Franklin D. Roosevelt
Franklin D. Roosevelt was a significant figure in strengthening the power of the presidential office. He guided the United States through the Depression Years and World War II. Two of the methods he used to garner support were his famous...
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60 Second Civics: Role of President Pt. 13: Serving in Fdr's Shadow
Each effective president who followed in FDR's footsteps used some of his strategies for strengthening presidential power, e.g., through good communication or personal charisma.
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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.
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60 Second Civics: Role of President Pt. 16: President's Power to Make Treaties
The President is responsible for making treaties, but they still need to be ratified by the Senate.
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60 Second Civics: Role of President Pt. 19: Reining in Presidential Power
Congress has on some occasions tried to limit the powers of the President when it believed that boundaries were being overstepped. In times of emergencies, however, the President is usually supported when responding to events.
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60 Second Civics: Role of President Pt. 21: Assertions of Presidential Authority
Shifts in power between the three branches of government have occurred over the history of the United States. The powers of the President have grown as world events impacted on the United States.
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60 Second Civics: Role of President Pt. 22: Energy in the Executive
Presidential powers have grown over time and Americans have accepted that. At the same time, citizens want to see checks and balances from the other branches of government to monitor and limit presidential powers as the need arises.
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60 Second Civics: Role of President Pt. 23: The Energetic Executive in Practice
Explains reasons executive authority has grown substantially over time.
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60 Second Civics: Role of President Pt. 24: Executive Orders
Presidential executive orders have been one factor that contributed to the rise in power of the executive authority, as new responsibilities in working out the details of legislation were taken on.