EXECUTIVE BRANCH EVOLUTION-1

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EXECUTIVE BRANCH EVOLUTION Brainstorm Brainstorm three powers that belong to the president, and three powers that belong to Congress. Powers of Congress Powers of the President 1. 2. 3. 1. 2. 3. Who has the power? Below is a list of powers. Identify whether this is a power of Congress (Con), a power of the President (Pres), or a power they both have (B)
_______Confirm appointments _______Executive Orders _______Veto or Pocket Veto _______Write laws _______Negotiate treaties _______Initiate Amendment process _______Appoint ambassadors _______Signing Statements _______Hold hearings _______Coin money _______Write the budget _______Commander-in-chief _______Declare war _______Executive agreements _______Override vetoes _______Tax _______Ratify treaties _______Bargaining/persuasion (Going public) _______State of the Union address
Formal v. Informal Write out all of the powers of the president below separating them into formal powers (those listed directly in the Constitution) and informal powers (those beyond the expressed powers). FORMAL INFORMAL Answer each of the following discussion questions with your group and write down the general response(s): 1. Describe the intention behind the formal powers given to the president. Explain why the Framers might give this power to the president over Congress or the states (think about what the role primarily deals with) – 2. Explain how the president can implement his policy agenda using each of the following formal powers and informal powers – a. Veto power: b. Going public (power of persuasion): c. Appointment of federal judges: d. Executive agreements: 3. Do you think the president can accomplish more with his formal or informal powers? Why or why not?
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