1. Bell Work Define any 5 of these terms in your own words:
Inherent powers
Executive privilege
Mandate
Impeach
Executive order
Impound
Reprieve
Pardon
Amnesty

2. In Lak’ech by Luis Valdez
Tu eres me otro yo
Si te hago daño a ti,
Me hago daño a mi mismo
Si te amo y respeto
Me amo y respeto yo
You are my other me
If I do harm to you,
I do harm to myself
If I love and respect you
I love and respect myself

3. Bell Work Define any 5 of these terms in your own words:
Inherent powers
Executive privilege
Mandate
Impeach
Executive order
Impound
Reprieve
Pardon
Amnesty

4. Today I will… Identify the powers of the president
Explain how the powers of the president have grown over time
Describe the checks on the powers of the president
Analyze the importance of the president’s ceremonial roles
Determine the source of the president’s executive power
Compare and contrast the powers of the president with those of a prime minister

5. Constitutional Powers
The Founders created a strong executive to carry out the legislation of Congress.
The Founders created a strong executive to hold the legislature in check.
The Constitution also identifies key presidential powers.

6. Growth of Presidential Power
Presidents have used inherent powers to enlarge the scope of their authority.
During war and other emergencies, presidents take strong actions based on inherent powers.
Executive privilege
The right to withhold from Congress or the courts information about communications between the president and his/her advisors
Presidents like to claim they have a mandate from the people.
Checks from the legislative and judicial branches balance the power of the executive.

7. Presidential Roles Head of state Chief executive Commander in chief
Chief diplomat
Legislative leader
Economic leader
Party leader

8. Head of State
The president represents the nation and performs ceremonial roles of varying importance.
The president hosts kings, queens, and heads of foreign governments.
In natural disasters or tragedies, the president brings comfort on behalf of the nation.
The president serves as a symbol for the United States.

9. Chief Executive
According to the Constitution, the president shall “faithfully execute” the laws.
Presidents appoint the executive branch officials and all federal judges, subject to Senate confirmation.
Presidents issue executive orders, which have the force of law without the approval of Congress.
With some restrictions, the president may impound funds approved by Congress.
Presidents have the power to grant reprieves, pardons, and amnesty.

10. The Constitution gives the power to carry out laws to the
 A.Congress.
 B.Supreme Court.
 C.president.
 D.people.

11. The Constitution states that the president has the power to
 A.make laws.
 B.declare laws unconstitutional.
 C.vote for or against bills.
 D.execute laws.

12. What powers are claimed by the president but not clearly stated in the Constitution?
 A.inherent powers
 B.expressed powers
 C.executive powers
 D.related powers

13. Which power enables the president to withhold from Congress and the courts information about communications between the president and his or her advisors?
 A.executive privilege
 B.executive mandate
 C.veto power
 D.power of reprieve

14. Which power serves as a check by the president on the legislative branch?
 A.power to impeach
 B.power to grant reprieves
 C.power to execute laws
 D.power to veto

15. When the president attends a ribbon- cutting ceremony, what role is being carrying out?
 A.party leader
 B.chief executive
 C.head of state
 D.chief diplomat

16. Which power serves as a check by the judicial branch on the president?
 A.power to appoint judges
 B.power to approve judicial appointments
 C.power to override a veto
 D.power to declare an executive order unconstitutional

17. Which action of the president as head of state is mentioned in the Constitution?
 A.comforts victims of natural disasters
 B.hosts dignitaries such as kings and queens
 C.gives awards to distinguished business leaders
 D.lights the nation's Christmas tree

18. The president is acting as chief executive when he or she
 A.creates a federal program.
 B.sends troops into battle.
 C.carries out a law.
 D.submits a budget to Congress.

19. Among the president's executive powers is the power to
 A.appoint congressional committee chairs.
 B.declare war.
 C.appropriate funds.
 D.appoint Cabinet heads.

20. Which of the following is true about executive orders?
 A.Once approved by the Senate, they have the force of law.
 B.They have the force of law without the approval of Congress.
 C.They are directives that do not have the force of law.
 D.Once approved by both the House and Senate, they have the force of law.

21. Unlike a pardon, a reprieve
 A.releases a person from legal punishment.
 B.is granted before the person could be indicted for a crime.
 C.postpones legal punishment.
 D.is granted to a group of people.

22. During the Vietnam War, some young men fled to Canada to evade the draft. What did President Jimmy Carter grant to allow these men to come home without fear of legal consequences?
 A.reprieve
 B.pardon
 C.executive privilege
 D.amnesty

23. Which phrase in the Constitution is a major source of the president's executive power?
 A."make all Laws which shall be necessary and proper"
 B."take Care that the Laws be faithfully executed"
 C."in Order to form a more perfect Union"
 D."with the Advice and Consent of the Senate"

24. Reflection
How do the president’s roles of Head of State and Chief Executive differ?