Section 1: Charlemagne Unites Germanic Kingdoms



Name _______________________________ Name __________________

Date ________________________________ Date ___________________

Hour ________________________________

Chapter 13–The Presidency-Chapter 14-The Presidency in Action

Learning Targets-Study Guide

Learning Target 1: I will be able to understand, evaluate and apply key vocabulary from Chapter 13 and 14.

Vocabulary:

Chapter 13-The Presidency

Balanced Ticket

Commander in Chief

National Convention

Party Platform

Presidential Succession Act of 1947

Chapter 14-The Presidency in Action

Executive Order

Line-item Veto

Pardon

Persona non grata

Pocket Veto

Learning Objective 2: I will be able to explain how the powers of the president have expanded over the last two hundred and fifty years.

1. From what two sources does the President’s ability to carry out laws come from? (Chapter 14)

2. What do the legislative powers of the President allow him to do? (Chapter 14)

3. Before the idea of a four-year term was established how long had the framers suggested a single term should last? (Chapter 13)

4. What are the eight roles the President must simultaneously assume while in office? (Chap 13)

5. What does the term Imperial President mean? (Chapter 14)

6. Who does the President have the power to remove from their post and who does he not have the power to remove? (Chapter 14)

7. What are some of the non-salaried benefits the President enjoys? (Chapter 13)

8. What are the three formal qualifications a candidate must meet when running for President? (Chap 13)

Name _______________________________ Name __________________

Date ________________________________ Date ___________________

Hour ________________________________

Chapter 13–The Presidency-Chapter 14-The Presidency in Action

Learning Targets-Study Guide

Learning Target 1: I will be able to understand, evaluate and apply key vocabulary from Chapter 13 and 14.

Vocabulary:

Chapter 13-The Presidency

Balanced Ticket

Commander in Chief

National Convention

Party Platform

Presidential Succession Act of 1947

Chapter 14-The Presidency in Action

Executive Order

Line-item Veto

Pardon

Persona non grata

Pocket Veto

Learning Objective 2: I will be able to explain how the powers of the president have expanded over the last two hundred and fifty years.

1. From what two sources does the President’s ability to carry out laws come from? (Chapter 14)

2. What do the legislative powers of the President allow him to do? (Chapter 14)

3. Before the idea of a four-year term was established how long had the framers suggested a single term should last? (Chapter 13)

4. What are the eight roles the President must simultaneously assume while in office? (Chap 13)

5. What does the term Imperial President mean? (Chapter 14)

6. Who does the President have the power to remove from their post and who does he not have the power to remove? (Chapter 14)

7. What are some of the non-salaried benefits the President enjoys? (Chapter 13)

8. What are the three formal qualifications a candidate must meet when running for President? (Chap 13)

Learning Target 3: I will be able to summarize, examine and evaluate historical maps, data, charts, graphs, photos, audio, clips and video footage to explain and understand the growing roles and responsibilities of the President.

1. You will be given a political cartoon depicting President Nixon and the issue of executive privilege.

2. You will be given a political cartoon depicting policies enacted under President Regan.

3. You will be given a political cartoon depicting the type of campaign Donald Trump ran during the 2016 election.

Learning Target 4: I will be able to summarize, evaluate and construct connections (to myself, the world and/or other topics we have studied) using a variety of primary and secondary documents.

1. You will be given a primary source document designed to draw out your inference regarding the War Powers Resolution Act.

Learning Objective 5: I will be able to explain how the powers of the president have expanded over the last two hundred and fifty years through the use of short answer prompts.

Short Answer Topics:

28.) At any given moment the role of the President is filled by a single person who must take on a

multitude of powers and duties. Traditionally, there are eight roles the President of the United States must simultaneously take on while in office. Please choose and explain four of the roles/duties the President routinely takes on and discuss based on your own opinion which is the most important role the President serves.

Things to think about and discuss:

• Choose four of the eight roles the President serves and explain the purpose of each role/duty

• Choose one of the roles you discussed and explain why in your opinion it is such a vital role in running our nation

Learning Target 3: I will be able to summarize, examine and evaluate historical maps, data, charts, graphs, photos, audio, clips and video footage to explain and understand the growing roles and responsibilities of the President.

1. You will be given a political cartoon depicting President Nixon and the issue of executive privilege.

2. You will be given a political cartoon depicting policies enacted under President Regan.

3. You will be given a political cartoon depicting the type of campaign Donald Trump ran during the 2016 election.

Learning Target 4: I will be able to summarize, evaluate and construct connections (to myself, the world and/or other topics we have studied) using a variety of primary and secondary documents.

1. You will be given a primary source document designed to draw out your inference regarding the War Powers Resolution Act.

Learning Objective 5: I will be able to explain how the powers of the president have expanded over the last two hundred and fifty years through the use of short answer prompts.

Short Answer Topics:

28.) At any given moment the role of the President is filled by a single person who must take on a

multitude of powers and duties. Traditionally, there are eight roles the President of the United States must simultaneously take on while in office. Please choose and explain four of the roles/duties the President routinely takes on and discuss based on your own opinion which is the most important role the President serves.

Things to think about and discuss:

• Choose four of the eight roles the President serves and explain the purpose of each role/duty

• Choose one of the roles you discussed and explain why in your opinion it is such a vital role in running our nation

29.) Although the Constitution clearly lays out the requirements for becoming President it wasn’t until the 25th Amendment was passed in 1967 that there was a written plan for succession in the event the office of the President was vacated. Please discuss the purpose of the Presidential Succession Act of 1947, the provisions in Section 3 and 4 of the 25th Amendment that address the disability gap and list the first six people (in order) who all under the Line of Succession should the President vacate office.

Things to think about and discuss:

• Discuss the purpose of the Presidential Succession Act of 1947

• Explain why Sections 3 and 4 of the 25th Amendment were added and why the concept of Presidential Disability needed to be addressed

• List the first six people (in order-see pg. 371) who all under the Line of Succession should the President vacate office.

30.) One of the executive powers bestowed on the President is the power of appointment. In order for the President to accomplish his goals he has to have a group of loyal supporters that can help push his agendas. Please discuss the five top-level offices that the President appoints officials to, explain why recess appointments are often a source of contention with the Senate and discuss who the President traditionally has the power to remove from office and those he does not.

Things to think about and discuss:

• Please list the five top-level offices that the President appoints officials to during his time in office

• Discuss why the idea of recess appointments has traditionally caused friction between the President and the Senate

• Explain the people the President has the power to remove from office and those he does not.

29.) Although the Constitution clearly lays out the requirements for becoming President it wasn’t until the 25th Amendment was passed in 1967 that there was a written plan for succession in the event the office of the President was vacated. Please discuss the purpose of the Presidential Succession Act of 1947, the provisions in Section 3 and 4 of the 25th Amendment that address the disability gap and list the first six people (in order) who all under the Line of Succession should the President vacate office.

Things to think about and discuss:

• Discuss the purpose of the Presidential Succession Act of 1947

• Explain why Sections 3 and 4 of the 25th Amendment were added and why the concept of Presidential Disability needed to be addressed

• List the first six people (in order-see pg. 371) who all under the Line of Succession should the President vacate office.

30.) One of the executive powers bestowed on the President is the power of appointment. In order for the President to accomplish his goals he has to have a group of loyal supporters that can help push his agendas. Please discuss the five top-level offices that the President appoints officials to, explain why recess appointments are often a source of contention with the Senate and discuss who the President traditionally has the power to remove from office and those he does not.

Things to think about and discuss:

• Please list the five top-level offices that the President appoints officials to during his time in office

• Discuss why the idea of recess appointments has traditionally caused friction between the President and the Senate

• Explain the people the President has the power to remove from office and those he does not.

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