Video: The Almost Painless Guide to the Executive Branch

Summary:

Description: This program focuses on the origins of the Executive branch, the executive offices, the Cabinet, the power of the Presidential veto, and executive checks and balances. Also, it examines the requirements and functions of the Presidency along with the distribution of federal power between the branches. © 1998 United Learning Grades: 5-8    (23 minutes)

Teacher Guide
Blackline Masters

Segments:

The Three Branches of Government (01:37)
The Executive Branch (13:25)
Field Trip: The White House (01:15)
The Almost Painless Review: The Executive Branch (01:12)
Video Quiz: The Executive Branch (02:48)