60-Second Civics Podcast
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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 themes related to civics and government, the constitutional issues behind the headlines, and the people and ideas that formed our nation's history and government.
60-Second Civics is produced by the Center for Civic Education. The show's content is primarily derived from the Center's education for democracy curricula, including We the People: The Citizen and the Constitution, Project Citizen, Foundations of Democracy, and Elements of Democracy.
60-Second Civics is produced by the Center for Civic Education. The show's content is primarily derived from the Center's education for democracy curricula, including We the People: The Citizen and the Constitution, Project Citizen, Foundations of Democracy, and Elements of Democracy.
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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.
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How does the prime minister of the United Kingdom differ from the American president? Find out on today's podcast.
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Congress, the Supreme Court, and public opinion limit the power of the president. Find out how on today's 60-Second Civics podcast
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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.
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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.
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Why have executive orders increased in recent years? Find out on today's podcast.
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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.
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Over time, power has flowed between Congress and the executive branch.
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Can Congress and the Supreme Court reign in the power of the president? You bet.
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What does the Constitution say about presidential powers during emergencies or crisis? The answer may surprise you.
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With the support of Congress, FDR responded to the multiple crises that occurred during his administration.
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How is the president America's diplomat in chief? Find out on today's podcast.
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The president is commander in chief, but only Congress can declare war. Congress has declared war only five times in the nation's history.
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The president's power is at its greatest when it comes to foreign affairs.
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The president has a number of important powers, but the president's powers are limited in important ways.
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Find out why Franklin D. Roosevelt was arguably the most influential president of the 20th century.
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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!
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Abraham Lincoln, Theodore Roosevelt, and Woodrow Wilson each contributed to the growth of presidential power.
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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.
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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.
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