Please read each of the following and take notes. Information from these readings will be used on quizzes and exams.
President Reading #1 This reading has all the background information including Presidential Roles.
President Reading #2 Reading deals with removal of President
President Reading #3 This reading deals with the Electoral College
President Reading #4 Reading deals with Vice President and Cabinet
Please read President Reading #1, #3, and #4 to answer the following questions.
- What are the formal powers of the president as outlined in the text? Provide specific examples mentioned.
- Analyze how President Harry Truman’s executive order in 1948 reflects the enforcement of civil rights laws. What implications does this have for the role of the president?
- Discuss the significance of the State of the Union address in the legislative powers of the president. How does this address influence Congress?
- What limitations on presidential powers are highlighted in the text? Provide examples of how public opinion and Congress can affect a president’s ability to govern.
- Examine the role of the Cabinet in the executive branch. How do the responsibilities of Cabinet members support the president’s agenda?
- Identify the diplomatic powers of the president and discuss how these powers have historically shaped U.S. foreign policy. Provide an example from the text.
- What are the qualifications and duties of the vice president as described in the text? How do these responsibilities complement the president’s role?
- Discuss the importance of the Electoral College system as outlined in the text. What are some potential problems associated with this system?
- How does the text illustrate the evolution of the vice presidency? What changes have been made to its role over time?
- Reflect on the complexities of the relationship between the president and the bureaucracy. How can bureaucratic actions both support and hinder presidential policies?