Center For Civic Education
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.
Center For Civic Education
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.
Center For Civic Education
60 Second Civics:role of President Pt.20:lincoln and Roosevelt Respond to Crises
Lincoln and Roosevelt both engaged the country in wars by using their emergency powers as set by a Supreme Court decision in 1866. Congressional approval was sought by Lincoln after he acted, and, while Roosevelt asked for approval, he...