Presidential Power: Crash Course Government and Politics

The video explores the role and powers of the US president, starting with the constitutional framework that defines the presidency. It discusses the qualifications needed to become president and the electoral process, including the role of the electoral college. The video outlines the president's formal powers, such as military, judicial, and diplomatic powers, and distinguishes between formal and informal powers. It concludes by noting the historical expansion of presidential powers beyond what the framers of the Constitution likely envisioned.

Discuss the implications of the president's military powers.

What is the significance of the State of the Union address?

How has the role of the president evolved over the last 240 years?