Monday Madness:)
Current Events:
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:
Warm-up:
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:
2. Work on InQuizitive (alternative assignment: Outline)
3. Define/Contextualize through signing statement
Field Trip Tomorrow:
Dress Nicely (no sweat clothes)
Bring Money
Report to and Remain in 1st Period until 7:45am
While in DC you must remain with your chaperone at ALL times
If you are NOT attending:
Make good use of time