SWBAT evaluate the provisions and implications of the War Powers Resolution. Describe how Constitutional powers associated with war making have been exercised over time. Analyze contributing factors to the changes in how those powers have been exercised. Current Event (Relate to Chapter Vocabulary and Concepts)
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Monday Madness:)Current Events:George H.W. Bush, 41st President of the United States, Dies at 94 A Day by Day Look at the Official Schedule to Honor President George H.W. Bush Bush's Letter to Clinton Cemented a Presidential Tradition Objective:SWBAT investigate how Constitutional powers have been exercised over time, as well as evaluate the provisions and implications of the War Powers Resolution. Warm-up:You have 5 minutes to outline a plan for the following FRQ. Note directives, vocabulary, and concepts that you need to understand in order to successfully respond. Briefly define any vocabulary, as well as identify any current events or court cases that would be helpful to convey your understanding of the topics. The Constitution of the United States creates a government of separate institutions that share power rather than a government that delegates power exclusively to a single branch. Frequently, this means that presidents and Congress struggle with each other. a. For each of the presidential powers below, explain one way that congressional decision making is affected by that power. • Veto power • Power to issue executive orders • Power as commander in chief b. For each of the congressional powers below, explain one way that presidential decision making is affected by that power. • Legislative oversight power • Senate advice and consent power • Budgetary power Homework:1. Read American Politics Today pages 428-430 2. Work on InQuizitive (alternative assignment: Outline) 3. Define/Contextualize through signing statement Field Trip Tomorrow:If you are attending:
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