Presidential Powers 2: Crash Course Government and Politics

The video explores the powers of the U.S. president, distinguishing between expressed and informal powers. It highlights the president's military authority, especially during undeclared wars, and the checks imposed by Congress. The president's role in foreign policy through treaties and executive agreements is discussed, along with the influence over legislation via executive orders. The video also covers the concept of executive privilege and the inherent powers of the presidency, emphasizing the balance of power between the president, Congress, and the judiciary.

What are executive orders and how do they function within the presidential powers?

Explain the concept of executive privilege and its implications.

How do inherent powers of the president evolve over time?