The Executive Branch
Many equate it with the presidency, but the executive branch of our government is far more complex than that. Containing departments and agencies that directly affect the health, safety, security, and prosperity of the American public, the Executive branch is an administrative mountain with the Whit...
| Other Authors: | Infobase,, Cambridge Educational (Firm) |
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| Format: | Video |
| Language: | English |
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[Place of publication not identified] :
Cambridge Educational,
[2010]
Distributed by Infobase, |
| Physical Description: |
1 online resource (1 video file (21 min., 55 sec)) : sound. |
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| Summary: |
Many equate it with the presidency, but the executive branch of our government is far more complex than that. Containing departments and agencies that directly affect the health, safety, security, and prosperity of the American public, the Executive branch is an administrative mountain with the White House at its peak. This program expands on that description, familiarizing students with the most visible arm of U.S. leadership and its evolution through the years. Topics include the president's roles as head of state, head of government, chief executive, and commander in chief; his or her responsibility to fill federal positions; relationships between the Executive branch and the other two branches, including the appointment of judges and the power to veto legislation; and more. Selected presidents, from Washington to Lincoln to Obama, are concisely profiled. A viewable/printable instructor's guide is available online. A Films for the Humanities & Sciences Production. A part of the series U.S. Government: How It Works. |
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| Item Description: |
Originally released by Cambridge Educational, 2010. Streaming video file encoded with permission for digital streaming by Infobase on September 04, 2015. Intro: The Executive Branch (1:37); Executive Branch (4:11); Presidency (7:04); Cabinet (5:51); Wrap-Up: The Executive Branch (1:49); Credits: The Executive Branch (1:21); Access requires authentication through Films on Demand. Many equate it with the presidency, but the executive branch of our government is far more complex than that. Containing departments and agencies that directly affect the health, safety, security, and prosperity of the American public, the Executive branch is an administrative mountain with the White House at its peak. This program expands on that description, familiarizing students with the most visible arm of U.S. leadership and its evolution through the years. Topics include the president's roles as head of state, head of government, chief executive, and commander in chief; his or her responsibility to fill federal positions; relationships between the Executive branch and the other two branches, including the appointment of judges and the power to veto legislation; and more. Selected presidents, from Washington to Lincoln to Obama, are concisely profiled. A viewable/printable instructor's guide is available online. A Films for the Humanities & Sciences Production. A part of the series U.S. Government: How It Works. 6 - 8, 9 - 12. Streaming video file. System requirements: FOD playback platform. Closed-captioned. |
| Physical Description: |
1 online resource (1 video file (21 min., 55 sec)) : sound. |
| Format: |
Streaming video file. System requirements: FOD playback platform. |
| Audience: |
6 - 8, 9 - 12. |
| Access: |
Access requires authentication through Films on Demand. |