The executive branch has fifteen different primary executive departments, managed by Congress, the Secretaries of the departments, and the President. Each of these departments has various divisions and bureaus.

Video accompanied by questions for students that looks at how the Founding Fathers arrived at the decision to have a president at the head of the executive branch of government. [4:00]

Today we discuss the Constitution as the source and limit of presidential authority.

The president's domestic responsibilities are made completely clear by the Constitution, right? Well, not exactly.

In today's podcast, we examine the balance sought by Congress between an energetic executive and limited government.

Today we discuss Napoleon's legacy to European executive power.

Today we discuss the powers of the president to conduct relations with foreign nations.

Today we discuss the power of the president and Congress over treaties.

On today's podcast, we discuss presidential authority over diplomatic relations.

Today we discuss the reasons behind the design of the executive branch.

On today's podcast, we discuss the Constitution's checks on the president's power to wage war.

Today we examine Alexander Hamilton's comparison of the powers of the king of England and the president of the United States.

On today's episode, we discuss presidential war powers and Congress.

Presidential power waxes and wanes, today we discuss presidential power in the 1960s and 1970s.

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...

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....

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]

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

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]

Crash Course video in which Craig discusses the types of Government Bureaucracies. [5:57]

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]

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.

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.

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.