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The US Election: 5. Becoming President

Dec 29, 2023
Guest
Margaret O’Mara
Guest
Anthony Zurcher
BBC North America correspondent Anthony Zurcher and American History Chair Margaret O’Mara discuss the powers and limitations of the US President, transitions between administrations, concerns of power abuse, and the unpredictability of the 2024 election.
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1
Intro
00:00 • 3min
2
Presidential Transitions and Executions of Power
02:41 • 7min
3
Evolution of Presidential Power in the United States
09:16 • 2min
4
Concerns about Presidential Powers and Potential Abuse
11:03 • 3min
5
The Unpredictability of the 2024 US Presidential Election
13:44 • 3min