Evolution of the Presidency Unit 2: Branches Obama Victory 2008 Top 10 Presidents

I. Deliberations at the Constitutional Convention Alternatives/Options Concerns of the Founders Election of the President Congress Elects the president? Some wanted direct election. Problem The compromise: The Electoral College Electoral College Explained

 Term of office: Fear of an unlimited number of terms of office were quieted when Washington chose not to run for a third term. The precedent was followed until 1940 (FDR) 22nd Amendment FDR Elected 4 Times: 1932 1936 1940 1944

The first Presidents: 1789-1932 II. Washington and first 5 Presidents: 1789-1828 All served in Revolution The start of political parties Appointments & “Rule of Fitness” Presidency kept modest

The first Presidents: 1789-1932 III. Andrew Jackson: and the expansion of presidential power 1829- 1837 Use of “spoils system” Jackson vetoed Congress 12 times (more than previous 5 combined) Jackson & Indian Removal (Trail of Tears)

The first Presidents: 1789-1932 IV. The reemergence of Congress, 1837- 1932 After Jackson, Congress re-establishes its power Flashes of Power- Lincoln & the Civil War The 8 presidents after Jackson only served 1 term President as a “negative” force Congress initiates legislative program and President responds *Today this pattern is the opposite

V. The Crisis President Another crisis (The Great Depression) WWII & Foreign Policy Cold War Truman, JFK, JBJ, Nixon 1970s Congressional reassertion (Reagan re-asserts pwr in 80s) Bush 43 & War on Terror Post 9/11 Obama Administration vs. Congress

Explain the development of the presidency in modern times. Essential Knowledge Discuss 2 fears of the founders in regards to the presidency. What were the compromises? Describe the relationship between Cong & Pres during the early part of the nation. Explain the development of the presidency in modern times.