Sharon McMahon on Presidential Power: Myths, Executive Orders, & What the Constitution Actually Says скачать в хорошем качестве

Sharon McMahon on Presidential Power: Myths, Executive Orders, & What the Constitution Actually Says

What can a president really do, and where does the Constitution draw the line? In this episode of Civics in a Year, Liz Evans sits down with Sharon McMahon, former government teacher, civic educator, and New York Times bestselling author, to unpack the biggest myths about presidential power. Together, they clarify the difference between executive orders and laws, examine why modern presidents face pressure to act when Congress stalls, and walk through the constitutional limits that no administration can cross. The conversation moves beyond slogans about “what the founders intended” and returns to the text itself, the amendment process, and the historical precedent courts rely on today. Drawing on primary sources, including the correspondence of John and Abigail Adams, this episode explores what lasting leadership looks like and why civic literacy matters more than hero worship. Whether you are an educator, student, or simply trying to make sense of today’s debates over executive authority, this episode offers a practical framework grounded in constitutional clarity. Listen and subscribe for more episodes of Civics in a Year, where we use primary sources to understand how the American government actually works. Podcast: https://civicsinayear.buzzsprout.com/