Episode 11: The Presidency Part 2
What are the nature, scope, and limits of U.S. Presidential power?
1 Mar 202520min
Episode 10: The Presidency Part 1
In this episode, we explore the Constitutional origins and structure of the U.S. Presidency.
1 Mar 20255min
Episode 9: Lawmaking
In this episode we turn to the primary job of Congress: passing legislation. Article I, Section 1 of the Constitution states: All legislative powers herein granted shall be vested in a Congress of the...
15 Sep 202321min
Episode 8: Congress
In this episode of Our American Politics, Trey overviews the basic structure of the United States Congress. Includes discussions of size, history, and the major differences between the House of Repres...
14 Sep 202339min
Episode 6: Presenting the Constitution of the United States
The U.S. Constitution is brief. In fact it is only 36 pages long in pocket size and 4,543 words in total including all the signatories. It has been rarely changed. What is in this profound document th...
17 Aug 202325min
Episode 5: The Crafting of a Constitution
Some of called the constitutional a second, conservative, revolution. What led to the collection of individuals in Philadelphia in 1787 to propose such a change? What are the key elements to the U.S. ...
17 Aug 202316min
Episode 4: The Articles Give Way
The Articles of Confederation and Perpetual Union was the first American Constitution. Shortly after the Revolutionary War there were calls to amend or abolish the Articles. Why? This episode looks at...
17 Aug 202314min
