1. Bell Ringer
Should parents have a choice of what school (K-12) their children can attend? (regardless of income, ethnicity, etc.)
Why or why not?

2. Congressional Checks and balances: Oversight and Impeachment

3. Lesson Frame
We will- Evaluate system of checks and balances from Congressional hearings I will- Evaluate my political stance on various issues

4. Checks and balances

5. Oversight Power! Checks and balances

6. Congress can impeach office holders for wrongdoing
Impeachment
Congress can impeach office holders for wrongdoing
House of Rep. impeaches- bring formal charges
Senate holds the hearing (trial)
2 presidents impeached- Andrew Johnson and Bill Clinton (both acquitted)

7. Presidential Appointment
Not all government offices are elected
President’s advisors (Cabinet) are chosen by him
Tradition from G. Washington
Supreme Court Justices are also chosen
MUST BE APPROVED BY THE SENATE

8. A.K.A. Advise and Consent powers
Oversight Power
A.K.A. Advise and Consent powers
Advise the President on Foreign Policy
Congress (Senate) gives Consent on presidential appointments
Congressional check on Executive and Judicial branch

9. Secretary of education Appointment
Betsy DeVos
Voucher Program- parent choice of schools
Government subsidy (tax money)
Accountability
Review of education budget (free and reduced lunch)
Federal funding for colleges, review of antifraud policy

10. In your opinion, is Betsy DeVos qualified for the job?
Exit Ticket
In your opinion, is Betsy DeVos qualified for the job?
What role might political parties play in this hearing?

11. DeVos was confirmed (Advise and Consent Power of Senate)
Checks and balances
DeVos was confirmed (Advise and Consent Power of Senate)
50 vs 50, simple majority
Vice President Mike Pence broke the tie in favor of DeVos

12. George Washington began tradition of the Cabinet
Checks and balances
George Washington began tradition of the Cabinet
Close advisers and leaders of each government department
President can appoint his cabinet members
Senate must approve that person before they receive the job
Job interview
Congress check on Executive