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60-Second Civics Podcast

Center for Civic Education

60-Second Civics is a daily podcast that provides a quick and convenient way for listeners to learn about our nation's government, the Constitution, and our history. The podcast explores the...

Episodes

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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...

1:15Dec 20, 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 Educatio...

1:15Dec 19, 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 fo...

1:15Dec 18, 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 p...

1:15Dec 17, 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 elect...

1:15Dec 16, 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

1:15Dec 13, 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 e...

1:15Dec 12, 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

1:15Dec 11, 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

1:15Dec 10, 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 Educati...

1:15Dec 9, 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

1:15Dec 6, 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

1:15Dec 5, 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. C...

1:15Dec 3, 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

1:15Nov 27, 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

1:15Nov 26, 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

1:15Nov 25, 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 diff...

1:15Nov 23, 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

1:15Nov 21, 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...

1:15Nov 20, 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...

1:15Nov 19, 2024