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Through the Constitution with Douglas V. Gibbs   Lesson 4.3: State of the Union and Other Duties State of the Union, Executive Orders, Extraordinary Occasions, Receiving Ambassadors and Other Public Ministers, Regulatory Agencies, Officers of the United States. Lesson 4.4: Impeachment

Through the Constitution with Douglas V. Gibbs Lesson 4.2: Powers of the Executive Branch -  Commander in Chief, Executive Departments and Agencies, Reprieves and Pardons, Recess Appointments,   

Through the Constitution with Douglas V. Gibbs In this episode we go through the first parts of Article II, and discuss how Article II establishes the Executive Branch, how the President is elected (Electoral College), the eligibility requirements to become President (including detailed explanation of "Natural Born Citizen" clause), what happens in the case of death of the President, compensation, Oath or Affirmation, and why the President puts his hand on the Bible when reciting the Oath of Affirmation.

Through the Constitution with Douglas V. Gibbs Lesson 3.3 Prohibitions to the Federal Government, Immigration, Slavery (Atlantic Slave Trade) Lesson 3.4 Prohibitions to the States

Through the Constitution with Douglas V. Gibbs We left off last week with Weights and Measures, and will pick up there as we go through Article I, Section 8.

Through the Constitution with Douglas V. Gibbs This morning we will begin with Lesson 3.1: Making Law, and then start marching through Article I, Section 8 (Lesson 3.2) which is the enumerated express powers listed in the Constitution.

Through the Constitution with Douglas V. Gibbs Constitution Study Lessons 2.4 - 2.7 - Legislative Branch 2.5 Elections 2.6 Procedure 2.7  Compensation, Privileges, Restrictions

Through the Constitution with Douglas V. Gibbs: Lesson 2.2 Legislative Powers Lesson 2.3 House of Representatives Lesson 2.4 U.S. Senate  

Through the Constitution with Douglas V. Gibbs: Lesson 1.8: Rule of Law Lesson 2.1: Preamble  

Through the Constitution with Douglas V. Gibbs: Lessons 1.4 through 1.7 1.4 - Religious Freedom in the New World 1.5 - State Sovereignty 1.6 - The United States "are" vs. "is" 1.7 - Patriotism vs. Nationalism

Constitution Study Radio: Welcome to Constitution Study Radio. Today we begin with an introduction to what we will be studying, and a quick lesson on Exceptionalism and Americanism. Planned: Introduction. Lesson 1.1: Exeptionalism Lesson 1.2: Americanism: The Spanish Conquistadors. Lesson 1.3: Americanism: The English Charters.    

Constitution Study Radio: Next episode will will begin our studies of the Constitution. Today's episode is merely an introduction.  Why is the Constitution so important?  Why should you learn the Constitution? What makes me the person that should be teaching it to you?  What did the Founding Fathers have to say about the importance of the American society being educated about the principles held in the Constiution?  It can be a call-in free for all, if you dare to call in.    

  Constitution Study Radio, 25 Myths of the Constitution: Myth #23: The Progressive Income Tax Rate is Constitutional Because of the 16th Amendment. Myth #24: The Federal Government's Job is to Control The States. Myth #25: The President Has To Ask Congress for Permission to Wage War Because The Constitution Gives The Congress The Authority to Declare War.  

25 Myths of the Constitution:   Myth #20: The Constitution is an Outdated or Living Document. Myth #21: Executive Orders Can Modify Law. Myth #22: The Federal Government has Implied Powers that are not Specifically Enumerated by the Constitution.  

Ever heard that one about death and taxes? This one will be about what is necessary, taxes, and birth.  This morning we continue the 25 Myths of the Constitution: Myth #17: The Necessary and Proper Clause allows the federal government to pass any law it deems necessary and proper. Myth #18: The Constitution Ensures No Taxation Without Representation. Myth #19: Being Born in the United States Satisfies the Definition of Natural Born Citizen.