Wonderscape
History Kids: The Executive Branch
In this video, students will learn about the establishment and role of the executive branch of the United States government. The video explores how the executive branch was established through the Constitution and the concept of...
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: 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. 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...
Center For Civic Education
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.
Center For Civic Education
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.
Crash Course
Crash Course Government and Politics #11: Presidential Power
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]