Constitution Day: Powers of the President 2
54:02
Grades: 7 - 12
Video Description: Presidential scholars and advisors offer a vibrant and insightful discussion on the history and execution of Presidential powers exploring how and why Presidents make decisions, the application of and implications on the Constitution from those decisions, and the far ranging impacts of those decisions. Guests are Pam Sanfilippo–Ulysses S. Grant National Historic Site, Dr. David Robertson–professor of political science, Greg Willard–attorney and former aide to President Gerald Ford, and John Ross Truman–attorney and nephew to President Harry Truman.
Type of Video: Program*
Unique Video ID: Government-2**
Quick Ideas for Using the Video:
- Use the video in a flipped learning activity and have students come to class prepared to share two insights gained by watching the video and two questions they’d like answered through their own or class research.
- Shorter segments edited from this program are also available on the website. Search for the segments using the keywords President, presidency, or Executive Branch.
Provide the video to students who are engaging in an independent project related to the Presidency.
*Programs offer long form exploration of a topic(s) in the area of study with single or multiple guests interacting with an audience.
**The unique Video ID can be used to quickly locate a single video in the ET collection. This search function is designed to let teachers assign students to watch a specific video and have only that video appear as a search result. Just click on Search and choose “By Video ID.” Then type in the Video ID as it appears above. Be sure to include the dash.
