Lesson on Friday, March 9, 2018

Aim: What is the underlying philosophy that guided the framers in determining the power of the presidency and, indeed, in structuring the entire Constitution?

Bell Ringer: Review Journals 83 and 84 (5 min)

Objectives:

12.1 Assess whether the constitutional powers of the president form a strong basis for the modern presidency

12.2 Illustrate how claims of inherent powers augment the formal powers of the presidency


Agenda:

1. Complete "Congressional Quarterly" assignment (10 min) (agree on a legislation to research)

2. Lesson Opener: In many countries, the roles of Head of State and Head of Government are held by different individuals. For example, many countries have a monarch or president who serves as a figurehead and a prime minister who directs the government’s day to day activities. In the United States, the president performs both roles. What are the advantages and disadvantages of combining these roles in one person?

3. Journal 85 - What are the major formal powers of the presidency as listed in Article II of the Constitution?

4. ALL-WRITE-ROUND-ROBIN

A. Why did the framers worry about a too powerful executive and what was done about this?

B. List the powers of the president as stated in the Constitution. (bullets in 12.1)

C. What are some 'formal powers' that Obama practiced, as stated in 12.2?

D. Describe Inherent Powers

E. Describe Executive Orders, give examples.

F. Why is the concept of unitary executive controversial?

G. What are some examples of "delegation of power"? 


Terms to Know: veto, inherent powers, executive orders, unitary executive, delegation of powers, 


Home Learning:

1. Journal 86 - What are the differences between formal powers and inherent powers?

1. Read 12.3 and 12.4

2. Journal 87 - Why does the cabinet not play a major role as a body of advisers?