US presidential power and prestige has expanded greatly since the Framers of the Constitution designed the new form of American government. Yet just as heavy debate ensued at that time as to what the president can and should do with his powers, controversies have continued all throughout US history through today. Today's looks at some of those debates (such as whether checks on presidential power should be relaxed in certain cases), how previous presidents have wielded their power, and how the president interacts with Congress (legislative) and Supreme Court (judicial) branches of government.

Today's random question: What is a word that is grossly overused and needs to be severely curbed?

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(0:00) Intro and today’s topic

(1:57) The Framers’ Debate Over the Presidency

(5:55) The Constitution and the Presidency

(7:59) Presidents Who Expanded Power and Prestige of the Presidency

(18:30) Presidential Power and Relations with Congress

(21:24) Presidential Power and Relations with the Supreme Court

(25:11) Executive Orders

(28:15) Debating the Powers of the Presidency

(29:53) Debate: Has the President Usurped Congress’ War Powers?

(30:43) Does the War on Terrorism Require Relaxing Checks on Presidential Power?

(34:09) Does the President Have Too Much Power in the Selection of Judges?

(39:44) Debate Over Executive Orders

(41:42) Debate Over Recess Appointments

(43:57) Today’s Random Question and Closing