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60 Second Civics: Role of President Pt. 1: Introduction

9th - 10th
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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Center For Civic Education

60 Second Civics: Role of President Pt. 15: President as Commander in Chief

9th - 10th
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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Center For Civic Education

60 Second Civics: Role of President Pt. 16: President's Power to Make Treaties

9th - 10th
The President is responsible for making treaties, but they still need to be ratified by the Senate.
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Center For Civic Education

60 Second Civics: Role of President Pt. 34: Presidential Power

9th - 10th
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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Center For Civic Education

60 Second Civics: The Constitution as the Source and Limit of Authority

9th - 10th
Today we discuss the Constitution as the source and limit of presidential authority.
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Center For Civic Education

60 Second Civics:the Constitution's Minimal Definition of the Presidency

9th - 10th
Today we explore the Constitiution's minimal definition of the presidency.
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Center For Civic Education

60 Second Civics:constitutional Checks on the President's Warmaking Powers

9th - 10th
On today's podcast, we discuss the Constitution's checks on the president's power to wage war.
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Center For Civic Education

60 Second Civics: Episode 981: Ronald Reagan Part 12: Federalist 69

9th - 10th
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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Center For Civic Education

60 Second Civics: Episode 996: Ronald Reagan Part 27: Chief Diplomat

9th - 10th
What powers makes the president the nation's chief diplomat? Learn all about it on today's episode.
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Center For Civic Education

60 Second Civics: Episode 997: R. Reagan Part 28: Informal Presidential Powers

9th - 10th
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?

9th - 10th
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]