60-Second Civics Podcast
1) 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 minist...Show More
2) 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
3) 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
4) 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 p...Show More
5) 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'...Show More
6) 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
7) 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 exe...Show More
8) 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
9) 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
10) 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