Big Take Just How Powerful Is the US President?
May 30, 2024
Law professor Dan Farber discusses the evolving powers of the US president, from historical context to modern debates. Topics include the importance of checks and balances, presidential authority after World War II, fears of election violence, and the delicate balance between democracy and authoritarianism.
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Introduction
00:00 • 2min
Exploring the Boundaries of Presidential Powers
01:54 • 2min
Evolution of the American Presidency and Constitutional Ambiguities
03:36 • 2min
Presidential Powers After World War II
05:59 • 4min
Exploring Fear of Election Violence and Abuse of Presidential Power
10:19 • 3min
Presidential Power and the Threat of Authoritarianism
12:57 • 4min
Wrapping Up a Conversation on Presidential Power Limits and Advertisements for The Hartford and Bloomberg News
17:21 • 2min