Saturday, February 7, 2015

CHAPTER 11: The Presidency

How does the Constitution describe the executive branch?
What are the qualifications for President according to the Constitution? 
What are the two main paths to the White House?                                                                               Relationship between Article II Section I and the XXII Amendment?
Identify the impeachment process and historical examples of it being implemented.
Andrew Johnson, Richard Nixon and Bill Clinton
Compare Taft and Roosevelt’s views concerning executive power.
Describe the following hats the President is asked to wear and cite examples of each.  
Chief Executive                                             
Commander in Chief
Legislative Leader                             
Diplomatic Leader
Chief of State                        
Party Leader
Identify checks that have been placed on those powers.
Executive Organization: Identify the three major levels executive bureaucracy
Vice President: Two responsibilities according to the Constitution
Describe the XXV Amendment as it relates to the Vice President.
The Executive Office of the President Why formed and the 3 main offices
The Cabinet: Describe it’s purpose.              
How does the Cabinet of the President differ from Britain’s Cabinet government?

Identify some pitfalls of the Presidency: