60-Second Civics: Episode 4166, Above Partisan Politics? The Power of the Presidency, Part 4

60-Second Civics Podcast

English - November 16, 2020 08:00 - ★★★★ - 76 ratings
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The Framers of the Constitution envisioned the president as being above partisan politics. They wanted the president to be a person who had earned the esteem and confidence of the entire nation. This was one of the purposes of the Electoral College.

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