WHAT YOU NEED Guided Notes – Executive Orders Pen or Pencil

Question #1 How many Senators are there in the US. Senate?

Question #1 How many Senators are there in the US. Senate? 100, 2 from each state

Question #2 The US Census is taken every ____ years.

Question #2 The US Census is taken every 10 years.

Question #3 IllinoisMichigan 12,910,40910,045,697 Which state has MORE Representatives in Congress?

Question #3 IllinoisMichigan 12,910,40910,045,697 Which state has MORE Representatives in Congress? Illinois

Question #4 Congress is a part of which branch of government?

Question #4 Congress is a part of which branch of government? Legislative Branch

Question #5 Which of the three branches does the President work for?

Question #5 Which of the three branches does the President work for? Executive Branch

Question #6 A veto is an example: A.Checks and Balances B.Federalism C.Rule of Law D.Popular Sovereignty

Question #6 A veto is an example of: A.Checks and Balances B.Federalism C.Rule of Law D.Popular Sovereignty

After September 11… The United States went to war in Afghanistan to catch the people who planned the attack (al-Qaeda).

Guantanamo Bay, Cuba Many of the people we captured in Afghanistan we moved to a military prison in Cuba.

Torture Some people from the U.S. Army tortured some of them in order to get information. Many were held for years without a trial.

Waterboarding Clip

GUANTANAMO CLOSED Obama ordered the closing of this facility on his third day as President with an Executive Order

7. What is an Executive Order? Executive Order A policy issued by the President that has the force of federal law

8. How do executive orders work? Executive orders are just like laws. If you disobey them you can go to jail.

9. How do executive orders work? Executive orders do not have to be approved by Congress.

10. When can Executive Orders be used? An executive order can be issued as long as.. – It does not violate the Constitution. – Only gives instructions to those people who work for the President.

11. What can Congress do if it disagrees? Congress can pass a new law that reverses the order. This is the same as when the Supreme Court uses judicial review to strike down one of their laws.

12. Bonus Question What do you think the President would most likely do with a bill that reverses his executive order?

12. Bonus Question What do you think the President would most likely do with a bill that reverses his executive order? HE WOULD VETO IT!

13. Can He Do That? President Truman signs an executive order that integrates the U.S. Army.

13. Can He Do That? President Truman signs an executive order that integrates the U.S. Army. YES

14. Can He Do That? President Truman signs an executive order that integrates all restaurants in Maryland?

14. Can He Do That? President Truman signs an executive order that integrates all restaurants in Maryland? NO

15. Can He Do That? President Roosevelt signs an executive order that prohibits discrimination by retail stores like Wal-Mart.

15. Can He Do That? President Roosevelt signs an executive order that prohibits discrimination by retail stores like Wal-Mart. NO

16. Can He Do That? President Roosevelt signs an executive order prohibiting discrimination by companies that provide weapons to the U.S. army and navy.

Can He Do That? President Roosevelt signs an executive order prohibiting discrimination by companies that provide weapons to the U.S. army and navy. YES

1. Which of these statements about presidential executive orders is true? a. They are proposed by legislators b. They must be approved by voters c. They have the force of federal law d. They can be vetoed by state governors

1. Which of these statements about presidential executive orders is true? a. They are proposed by legislators ( ex orders do not need approval from lawmakers (congress) b. They must be approved by voters (no power) c. They have the force of federal law d. They can be vetoed by state governors (state government cannot veto president; that would be an executive checking an executive- not possible

1. Which of these statements about presidential executive orders is true? c. They have the force of federal law (president is federal executive- and when he issues an executive order he is using his power to enforce law )

2. Which of these statements about presidential executive orders is true? a. They must be reviewed by the Supreme Court b. They must be in agreement with the Constitution c. They must represent the views of the majority party d. They must be approved by a majority of the Congress

2. Which of these statements about presidential executive orders is true? a. They must be reviewed by the Supreme Court (executive orders do not need approval) b. They must be in agreement with the Constitution c. They must represent the views of the majority party (executive orders do not need approval of political party, just the president) d. They must be approved by a majority of the Congress ( do ex. Orders need Congress approval?

2. Which of these statements about presidential executive orders is true? b. They must be in agreement with the Constitution (const. is law of land; no law can violate it and if that happens, the Supreme Court will get involved)

“To place qualified individuals with mental disabilities in community settings...The federal government must help ensure that all Americans have the opportunity to live close to their families and friends...and to participate in community life.” -Executive Order What was the purpose of the executive order above? a. To maintain public order b. To reduce unemployment c. To protect the rights of individuals d. To guarantee the safety of all citizens

“To place qualified individuals with mental disabilities in community settings...The federal government must help ensure that all Americans have the opportunity to live close to their families and friends...and to participate in community life.” -Executive Order What was the purpose of the executive order above? a. To maintain public order- (no danger present, safety is not threatened) b. To reduce unemployment - (no mention of jobs, fiscal pol) c. To protect the rights of individuals d. To guarantee the safety of all citizens (ex order did not say all citizens, only those with mental disabilities)

“To place qualified individuals with mental disabilities in community settings...The federal government must help ensure that all Americans have the opportunity to live close to their families and friends...and to participate in community life.” -Executive Order What was the purpose of the executive order above? c. To protect the rights of individuals (ex. order focused on protecting only those people with mental disabilities)

4. Which of these is most likely a reason presidents issue executive orders? a. To remove legislators from Congress b. To make policy without congressional approval c. To create laws that contradict existing federal law d. To force the Supreme Court to reverse legal decisions

4. Which of these is most likely a reason presidents issue executive orders? a.To remove legislators from Congress (ex. order can’t fire anyone from their job. It is a law) b.b. To make policy without congressional approval c. To create laws that contradict existing federal law (contradict means to oppose or go against. To make a law that stops another law is silly) d. To force the Supreme Court to reverse legal decisions (ex. orders can’t do this; Supreme Court can)

4. Which of these is most likely a reason presidents issue executive orders? b. To make policy without congressional approval (ex. orders allow the president to pass a law without going through the slow process of getting Congress’s approval. All president’s want their policies to get passed quickly