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60 Second Civics: Role of President Pt. 1: Introduction
Explains the importance of the President's role as a world figure and as a symbol of America, and as a leader at home.
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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. 34: Presidential Power
Presidential power depends on how well the President can inspire others, work within the checks and balances imposed on the office, and the ability to shape public opinion and win support for issues. The President must also be cognizant...
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60 Second Civics: The Constitution as the Source and Limit of Authority
Today we discuss the Constitution as the source and limit of presidential authority.
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60 Second Civics:the Constitution's Minimal Definition of the Presidency
Today we explore the Constitiution's minimal definition of the presidency.
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60 Second Civics:constitutional Checks on the President's Warmaking Powers
On today's podcast, we discuss the Constitution's checks on the president's power to wage war.
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60 Second Civics: Episode 981: Ronald Reagan Part 12: Federalist 69
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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60 Second Civics: Episode 996: Ronald Reagan Part 27: Chief Diplomat
What powers makes the president the nation's chief diplomat? Learn all about it on today's episode.
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60 Second Civics: Episode 997: R. Reagan Part 28: Informal Presidential Powers
Why does the president have such a dominant role in foreign policy making? Find out on today's episode.
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Reading Through History: What Are the Roles of the Us President?
This video provides a brief explanation of the different roles of the president, including Commander in Chief, Chief of State, Chief Executive, Chief Legislator, Chief Diplomat, and Chief Citizen. [4:51]