Backstory program on Executive Power and how it is has been used or abused over the years. The American History Guys explore this issue by looking at various presidents and public reaction throughout American history. Audio and...

Today we discuss the powers of the president to conduct relations with foreign nations. This episode originally aired in January 2012.

Today we discuss the power of the president and Congress over treaties. This episode originally aired in January 2012.

On today's podcast, we discuss presidential authority over diplomatic relations. This episode originally aired in January 2012.

The Constitution grants each branch of government certain powers over international relations. Learn what these powers are on today's podcast.

The President acts as the public face of the United States in matters of foreign policy. This involves, for example, appointing ambassadors and consuls, recognizing or not recognizing other governments, and receiving foreign dignataries.

Today, a look at the power to make appointments and negotiate treaties.

Today we discuss the shared power to wage and declare war.

A short lecture, part 2, explaining the major constitutional powers of the executive branch. Directed for students taking a US History course at the secondary level and perhaps even an intro to gov class.