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Center For Civic Education

60 Second Civics: Episode 1635: The Powers of the Executive Branch

9th - 10th
What are the powers of the president under the Constitution? We find out on today's podcast.
Audio
Center For Civic Education

60 Second Civics: Episode 312: Problems With a Weak Executive

9th - 10th
Colonial Americans preferred a weak executive, but at what cost?
Audio
Center For Civic Education

60 Second Civics: Episode 316: Executive Balance

9th - 10th
In today's podcast, we examine the balance sought by Congress between an energetic executive and limited government.
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Center For Civic Education

60 Second Civics: Episode 331: Appointments and Treaties

9th - 10th
Today, a look at the power to make appointments and negotiate treaties.
Audio
Center For Civic Education

60 Second Civics:challenges to u.s. Participation in World Affairs: Treaties

9th - 10th Standards
Today we discuss the power of the president and Congress over treaties.
Instructional Video
Crash Course

Crash Course Government and Politics #12: Presidential Power 2

9th - 10th
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]