Read each scenario illustrating one of the President's executive powers. Then determine which executive power is illustrated and what step or steps will follow each situation. If another branch is responsible for the next step or steps, indicate that in the "Next Steps" column. Scenario The Chief Justice of the Supreme Court passes away after a long illness. The President decides to remove the head of the Federal Trade Commission who publicly opposes the President's policies. During World War II, the United States needs to ration gasoline to make more available to the armed forces. The President wants to appoint a federal district judge in Pennsylvania. Congress passes a law regarding immigration. Executive Power Next Step(s) 1. What checks on presidential power are evident in these scenarios? 2. How can the President influence government actions through the power to appoint?

Read each scenario illustrating one of the President's executive powers. Then determine which executive power is illustrated and what step or steps will follow each situation. If another branch is responsible for the next step or steps, indicate that in the "Next Steps" column. Scenario The Chief Justice of the Supreme Court passes away after a long illness. The President decides to remove the head of the Federal Trade Commission who publicly opposes the President's policies. During World War II, the United States needs to ration gasoline to make more available to the armed forces. The President wants to appoint a federal district judge in Pennsylvania. Congress passes a law regarding immigration. Executive Power Next Step(s) 1. What checks on presidential power are evident in these scenarios? 2. How can the President influence government actions through the power to appoint?