60-Second Civics Podcast

12/20/2024

60-Second Civics: Episode 5282, Differences Between Prime Ministers and Presidents: The Power of the Presidency, Part 25

There are important differences between Parliament and Congress, just as there are important differences between the powers and limitations on an American president and those on a British prime minister. Learn what these are on today's podcast. Center for Civic Education

12/19/2024

60-Second Civics: Episode 5281, Prime Minister vs. President: The Power of the Presidency, Part 24

How does the prime minister of the United Kingdom differ from the American president? Find out on today's podcast. Center for Civic Education

12/18/2024

60-Second Civics: Episode 5280, Congress and the Supreme Court Limit the President: The Power of the Presidency, Part 23

Congress, the Supreme Court, and public opinion limit the power of the president. Find out how on today's 60-Second Civics podcast Center for Civic Education

12/17/2024

60-Second Civics: Episode 5279, Congress Can Limit a President's Power: The Power of the Presidency, Part 22

Congress has a number of ways to limit the power of presidents. For example, Congress can refuse to ratify treaties and decline to confirm presidential nominees. Congress can even refuse to fund the president's programs or abolish agencies. Center for Civic Education

12/16/2024

60-Second Civics: Episode 5278, Check and Balances on the President: The Power of the Presidency, Part 21

The president's power is limited by a few different methods. For example, an amendment to the Constitution limits the president to two elected terms in office. Another powerful check on the president's power is Congress. Learn about more of the ways the president's powers are limited on today's podcast. Center for Civic Education

12/13/2024

60-Second Civics: Episode 5277, Executive Orders: The Power of the Presidency, Part 20

Why have executive orders increased in recent years? Find out on today's podcast. Center for Civic Education

12/12/2024

60-Second Civics: Episode 5276, Two Reasons for the Growth of Executive Power: The Power of the Presidency, Part 19

The president recommends legislation to Congress. The executive branch also plays an important role in determining federal regulations and elaborating laws. These factors have led to the growth of executive power. Center for Civic Education

12/11/2024

60-Second Civics: Episode 5275, The Balance of Power: The Power of the Presidency, Part 18

Over time, power has flowed between Congress and the executive branch. Center for Civic Education

12/10/2024

60-Second Civics: Episode 5274, Congress and the Court Reign in the President: The Power of the Presidency, Part 17

Can Congress and the Supreme Court reign in the power of the president? You bet. Center for Civic Education

12/09/2024

60-Second Civics: Episode 5273, Presidential Power in Emergency or Crisis: The Power of the Presidency, Part 16

What does the Constitution say about presidential powers during emergencies or crisis? The answer may surprise you. Center for Civic Education

12/06/2024

60-Second Civics: Episode 5272, Wars, Emergencies, and FDR: The Power of the Presidency, Part 15

With the support of Congress, FDR responded to the multiple crises that occurred during his administration. Center for Civic Education

12/05/2024

60-Second Civics: Episode 5271, Diplomat in Chief: The Power of the Presidency, Part 14

How is the president America's diplomat in chief? Find out on today's podcast. Center for Civic Education

12/03/2024

60-Second Civics: Episode 5269, The President as Commander in Chief: The Power of the Presidency, Part 12

The president is commander in chief, but only Congress can declare war. Congress has declared war only five times in the nation's history. Center for Civic Education

11/27/2024

60-Second Civics: Episode 5268, The President and Foreign Affairs: The Power of the Presidency, Part 11

The president's power is at its greatest when it comes to foreign affairs. Center for Civic Education

11/26/2024

60-Second Civics: Episode 5267, The President As Leader of Foreign Policy: The Power of the Presidency, Part 10

The president has a number of important powers, but the president's powers are limited in important ways. Center for Civic Education

11/25/2024

60-Second Civics: Episode 5266, Franklin D. Roosevelt: The Power of the Presidency, Part 9

Find out why Franklin D. Roosevelt was arguably the most influential president of the 20th century. Center for Civic Education

11/23/2024

60-Second Civics: Episode 5246, Anglo-Saxon Society: Ideas that Informed the American Founders, Part 46

During the Anglo-Saxon period, which lasted from about 410 AD until 1066 AD, many different tribes ruled Britain. These tribes featured different social roles, such as andquot;thanesandquot; and andquot;ceorls.andquot; Listen to learn more about Anglo Saxon society in today's episode! Center for Civic Education

11/21/2024

60-Second Civics: Episode 5265, Lincoln, Roosevelt, and Wilson: The Power of the Presidency, Part 8

Abraham Lincoln, Theodore Roosevelt, and Woodrow Wilson each contributed to the growth of presidential power. Center for Civic Education

11/20/2024

60-Second Civics: Episode 5264, Jefferson and the Use of Presidential Power: The Power of the Presidency, Part 7

Thomas Jefferson sought to be a model of republican simplicity, rejecting what John Adams's detractors viewed as the monarchical tendencies of Adams. But Jefferson wasn't above stretching the powers of the presidency when it suited his purposes. Center for Civic Education

11/19/2024

60-Second Civics: Episode 5263, The Rise of Presidential Power: The Power of the Presidency, Part 6

Some scholars trace the rise of the powerful modern presidency to Andrew Jackson, who expanded the use of the veto and appealed directly to the public to support his position on the recharter of the Second Bank of the United States. Center for Civic Education

11/17/2024

60-Second Civics: Episode 5262, A Strong President, But Not Too Strong: The Power of the Presidency, Part 5

The Framers of the Constitution wanted the president to be strong, but not too strong Center for Civic Education

11/15/2024

60-Second Civics: Episode 5261, Above Partisan Politics? The Power of the Presidency, Part 4

The Framers of the Constitution envisioned the president as being above partisan politics. They wanted the president to be a person who had earned the esteem and confidence of the entire nation. This was one of the purposes of the Electoral College. Center for Civic Education

11/14/2024

60-Second Civics: Episode 5260, A President's Inherent Powers: The Power of the Presidency, Part 3

Today: some controversial inherent powers of presidents. Center for Civic Education

11/13/2024

60-Second Civics: Episode 5259, A Framework for Presidential Power: The Power of the Presidency, Part 2

Justice Robert Jackson's concurring opinion in Youngstown Sheet and Tube v. Sawyer (1952) sets forth a framework that is widely used to assess presidential power. Center for Civic Education

11/12/2024

60-Second Civics: Episode 5258, Presidential Powers: The Power of the Presidency, Part 1

Today we kick off a brief series on the power of the presidency. Center for Civic Education