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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...
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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.
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60 Second Civics: What Is 60 Second Civics?
In this episode, host Kaci Patterson introduces 60-Second Civics, the Center for Civic Education's new daily podcast about civics and government. She discusses George Washington's influence in promoting political parties and the...
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60 Second Civics: National Conference of State Legislatures
Concludes discussion of American federalism by learning about the National Conference of State Legislatures.
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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.
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60 Second Civics: Role of President Pt. 6: Framers' Views of the Presidency
Discusses the ideas that the Framers had about the role of a president in the new government.
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60 Second Civics: Role of President Pt. 7: Thomas Jefferson and the Presidency
Different presidents have defied attempts at stereotyping them. Thomas Jefferson was a president who saw his role in simpler terms than others before him.
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60 Second Civics: Role of President Pt. 8: An Energetic Executive
President Jackson used his veto power more than all previous presidents combined, which greatly increased the power of the presidency.
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60 Second Civics: Role of President Pt. 9: Jackson and the Modern Presidency
While in office, Andrew Jackson made more use of his veto power than all other presidents combined before him. This gave rise to a much more powerful presidency.
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60 Second Civics: Role of President Pt. 10: Lincoln and the Modern Presidency
President Lincoln contributed to the rise in presidential power through his use of executive power during the Civil War.
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60 Second Civics: Role of President Pt. 11: Roosevelt and Wilson
Theodore Roosevelt and Woodrow Wilson had their own strategies for increasing the power of the presidency. Roosevelt used his office as a 'bully pulpit' to advance his issues, and Wilson spoke directly to the public to seek support.
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60 Second Civics: Role of President Pt. 12: Franklin D. Roosevelt
Franklin D. Roosevelt was a significant figure in strengthening the power of the presidential office. He guided the United States through the Depression Years and World War II. Two of the methods he used to garner support were his famous...
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60 Second Civics: Role of President Pt. 13: Serving in Fdr's Shadow
Each effective president who followed in FDR's footsteps used some of his strategies for strengthening presidential power, e.g., through good communication or personal charisma.
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60 Second Civics: Role of President Pt.14: President as Leader of Foreign Policy
Outlines the president's foreign policy responsibilities according to Article II of the Constitution, and the role Congress plays in supporting the president.
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60 Second Civics: Philosophical and Historical Traditions
Today we begin our discussion of the important philosophical ideas and historical events that influenced the writing of the Constitution.
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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.