President of the United States: Too Much Power?

Duration: 25

Genre: Educational

Year Published: 1972

Creator: Concept Films

Format: 16mm

Color: Color

Sound: sound

Copyright: Registered 23Feb72 · MP22869 (Jan-Jun 1972) Copyright holder: Encyclopaedia Britannica Educational Corp Production company: Concept Films

Description: Examines the powers and functions of the Presidency as the office has evolved to assume greater responsibility within the framework of our governmental system. Features comments by Hubert Humphrey as he analyzes presidential roles and concludes that a president's authority is greatest in the area of foreign affairs. Explores the history of the Presidency through film clippings and etchings and questions whether the Presidency has grown too large to be checked., Examines the powers and the constitutional limits on the powers of the president, as well as the ways in which presidents have used and extended their powers. Emphasizes the structure of the government, the way the balance of power works and the ultimate power of the people.

Complete Record: Examines the powers and functions of the Presidency as the office has evolved to assume greater responsibility within the framework of our governmental system. Features comments by Hubert Humphrey as he analyzes presidential roles and concludes that a president's authority is greatest in the area of foreign affairs. Explores the history of the Presidency through film clippings and etchings and questions whether the Presidency has grown too large to be checked., Examines the powers and the constitutional limit on powers of the president, as well as ways in which presidents have used and extended their powers. Emphasizes the structure of the government, the way the balance of power works, and the ultimate power of the people., Examines the powers and the constitutional limits on the powers of the president, as well as the ways in which presidents have used and extended their powers. Emphasizes the structure of the government, the way the balance of power works and the ultimate power of the people.NOTE: Two (or more) records have been merged together to create this data.