I will give you a hard copy on Monday, but these are due Tuesday at the beginning of class.
MUST BE HAND-WRITTEN. No Copying off of classmates.
Chapter 12 The Executive Branch Study Questions
35 Points Due March 1st.
Read Chapter 12 and answer these questions:
1. What are duties as chief executive?
2. How do pardons work? When do they most commonly occur?
3. Explain what executive agreements are
4. What are the terms of impeachment? What is the process?
5. What does the Cabinet do? Who are they?
6. What does the chief of staff do?
7. What is the formal duty of the VP?
8. If the Electoral College cannot determine a president because the minimum is not met- how is the president chosen?
9. The most common role for the Chief of State portion of the president’s job is to do what?
10. What is it the president does annually as Chief Legislator?
11. What is executive privilege?
12. What does the 25th Amendment do?
13. Only one president ever got to use the line-item veto. Who was it? Why was he the only one?
14. What are Emergency Powers and which case established them?
Read the Chapter 12 Summary Chapter “The Presidency”
First read: “Divided Government and the Powers of the Presidency”
15. Define divided government
16. Why did the Founding Fathers establish the Electoral College?
17. How does the EC protect small states/States’ Rights?
18. What did the 22nd Amendment do?
19. Why are informal powers so powerful?
Read “The Executive Branch”
20. What does the White House Office do?
21. Which structure do you think is the best? Why?
22. What does the EOP do? (Executive Office of the President)
23. How do independent agencies broaden presidential power?
Read “Presidential Power in Action”
24. How do presidents use popularity?
25. What is the honeymoon period?
26. What does the President do with the budget?
27. Why is Pocket Veto controversial?
28. How was impounding funds reformed?
Read “The President’s Program”
29. What are the two ways to develop a presidential program?
Read “Vice Presidents and Presidential Succession”
30. What do Vice Presidents really do?
31. What changed with the 25th Amendment? Why did they pass it?
Sunday, February 27, 2011
Wednesday, February 16, 2011
APGov B: Why is Policy so Complicated?
As we begin the unit on Public Policy development and you work on your projects- one thing will be consistent:
Forming Policy is a SLOW process with too many people involved.
In forming policy, Congressmen work with the bureaucratic agency who oversees the policy, state and local governments, desires of their constituents, legal restraints, financial costs, and personal desires.
The President deals with the exact same list of issues and the relationships with foreign heads of state when forming foreign policy.
In history we've seen many legislative/presidential programs that are now famous: Roosevelt's Big Stick Policy, FDR's New Deal, JFK's New Frontier, LBJ's Great Society, Reagan's Russia/Start Negotiations, Nixon's Vietnamization, etc.
Choose any one of the items on the list and do the following:
1. define the parameters and desires of the policy
2. What factors influenced shaping the policy
3. What was the outcome of the policy
4. Determine whether the public thought it was successful or not/ public attitude then and now! (make sure to look at then and now)
Forming Policy is a SLOW process with too many people involved.
In forming policy, Congressmen work with the bureaucratic agency who oversees the policy, state and local governments, desires of their constituents, legal restraints, financial costs, and personal desires.
The President deals with the exact same list of issues and the relationships with foreign heads of state when forming foreign policy.
In history we've seen many legislative/presidential programs that are now famous: Roosevelt's Big Stick Policy, FDR's New Deal, JFK's New Frontier, LBJ's Great Society, Reagan's Russia/Start Negotiations, Nixon's Vietnamization, etc.
Choose any one of the items on the list and do the following:
1. define the parameters and desires of the policy
2. What factors influenced shaping the policy
3. What was the outcome of the policy
4. Determine whether the public thought it was successful or not/ public attitude then and now! (make sure to look at then and now)
Sunday, February 6, 2011
APGov-B: What does "Freedom of Religion" Really Mean?
One freedom we frequently address in the U.S. is freedom of Religion. But that is not exactly what it states. The actual text is "Congress shall make no law respecting the establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof"
As a matter of fact, it is the very FIRST protection listed in the infamous Bill of Rights.
This week's blog is about looking at both of these elements.
ELEMENT ONE: The Establishment Clause.
While we do not have an "official state religion" most would agree we are a predominately Christian nation (thanks to our founders). And religion does permeate our society. We pledge allegiance to God and Country daily... swear on the bible in court... have mangers in town centers each holiday season... Easter, Good Friday, and Christmas are all national holidays...
So then what does establishment mean, We need to interpret in two ways. First, government should not favor one religion more than another. Second, money should not be involved. To deal with financial aspects, the Landmark court case Lemon v. Kurztman set up a rule for when government funds could go to religious institutions (primarily schools). Here is the test:
1. Have a secular purpose
2. Neither advance nor inhibit religion
3. Not foster excessive government entanglement with religion.
Now let's look at part two:
Element Two: the Free Exercise Clause
Primarily this means you have the right to practice your religion. There are, of course, some limits. This cannot give you the ability to harm others or violate laws of drug use.
As such, the following religious practices are outlawed: polygamy, snake charming, use of peyote, etc.
The government also evaluates cult religions on the harm factor.
Please go to YouTube and search for "Jonestown Massacre". Watch a few clips. Think about other instances like Waco, Texas.
Now, what to write about:
1. Give a current example of government establishment of religion and react to it. Is it legal or not? If you find it in violation- why does it exist?
2. How far should Free Exercise go? What are appropriate limits? Where's the line?
As always, post your responses to BOTH questions here. And then discuss with each other this week.
As a matter of fact, it is the very FIRST protection listed in the infamous Bill of Rights.
This week's blog is about looking at both of these elements.
ELEMENT ONE: The Establishment Clause.
While we do not have an "official state religion" most would agree we are a predominately Christian nation (thanks to our founders). And religion does permeate our society. We pledge allegiance to God and Country daily... swear on the bible in court... have mangers in town centers each holiday season... Easter, Good Friday, and Christmas are all national holidays...
So then what does establishment mean, We need to interpret in two ways. First, government should not favor one religion more than another. Second, money should not be involved. To deal with financial aspects, the Landmark court case Lemon v. Kurztman set up a rule for when government funds could go to religious institutions (primarily schools). Here is the test:
1. Have a secular purpose
2. Neither advance nor inhibit religion
3. Not foster excessive government entanglement with religion.
Now let's look at part two:
Element Two: the Free Exercise Clause
Primarily this means you have the right to practice your religion. There are, of course, some limits. This cannot give you the ability to harm others or violate laws of drug use.
As such, the following religious practices are outlawed: polygamy, snake charming, use of peyote, etc.
The government also evaluates cult religions on the harm factor.
Please go to YouTube and search for "Jonestown Massacre". Watch a few clips. Think about other instances like Waco, Texas.
Now, what to write about:
1. Give a current example of government establishment of religion and react to it. Is it legal or not? If you find it in violation- why does it exist?
2. How far should Free Exercise go? What are appropriate limits? Where's the line?
As always, post your responses to BOTH questions here. And then discuss with each other this week.
Monday, January 17, 2011
Why is Policy so Complicated?
As we begin the unit on Public Policy development and you work on your projects- one thing will be consistent:
Forming Policy is a SLOW process with too many people involved.
In forming policy, Congressmen work with the bureaucratic agency who oversees the policy, state and local governments, desires of their constituents, legal restraints, financial costs, and personal desires.
The President deals with the exact same list of issues and the relationships with foreign heads of state when forming foreign policy.
In history we've seen many legislative/presidential programs that are now famous: Roosevelt's Big Stick Policy, FDR's New Deal, JFK's New Frontier, LBJ's Great Society, Reagan's Russia/Start Negotiations, Nixon's Vietnamization, etc.
Choose any one of the items on the lost and do the following:
1. define the parameters and desires of the policy
2. What factors influenced shaping the policy
3. What was the outcome of the policy
4. Determine whether the public thought it was successful or not/ public attitude then and now! (make sure to look at then and now)
Next week's will be on a contemporary policy. This one is designed to get you looking at policy more holistically. :)
Forming Policy is a SLOW process with too many people involved.
In forming policy, Congressmen work with the bureaucratic agency who oversees the policy, state and local governments, desires of their constituents, legal restraints, financial costs, and personal desires.
The President deals with the exact same list of issues and the relationships with foreign heads of state when forming foreign policy.
In history we've seen many legislative/presidential programs that are now famous: Roosevelt's Big Stick Policy, FDR's New Deal, JFK's New Frontier, LBJ's Great Society, Reagan's Russia/Start Negotiations, Nixon's Vietnamization, etc.
Choose any one of the items on the lost and do the following:
1. define the parameters and desires of the policy
2. What factors influenced shaping the policy
3. What was the outcome of the policy
4. Determine whether the public thought it was successful or not/ public attitude then and now! (make sure to look at then and now)
Next week's will be on a contemporary policy. This one is designed to get you looking at policy more holistically. :)
Monday, January 10, 2011
APGov A: What does "Freedom of Religion" Really Mean?
One freedom we frequently address in the U.S. is freedom of Religion. But that is not exactly what it states. The actual text is "Congress shall make no law respecting the establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof"
As a matter of fact, it is the very FIRST protection listed in the infamous Bill of Rights.
This week's blog is about looking at both of these elements.
ELEMENT ONE: The Establishment Clause.
While we do not have an "official state religion" most would agree we are a predominately Christian nation (thanks to our founders). And religion does permeate our society. We pledge allegiance to God and Country daily... swear on the bible in court... have mangers in town centers each holiday season... Easter, Good Friday, and Christmas are all national holidays...
So then what does establishment mean, We need to interpret in two ways. First, government should not favor one religion more than another. Second, money should not be involved. To deal with financial aspects, the Landmark court case Lemon v. Kurztman set up a rule for when government funds could go to religious institutions (primarily schools). Here is the test:
1. Have a secular purpose
2. Neither advance nor inhibit religion
3. Not foster excessive government entanglement with religion.
Now let's look at part two:
Element Two: the Free Exercise Clause
Primarily this means you have the right to practice your religion. There are, of course, some limits. This cannot give you the ability to harm others or violate laws of drug use.
As such, the following religious practices are outlawed: polygamy, snake charming, use of peyote, etc.
The government also evaluates cult religions on the harm factor.
Please go to YouTube and search for "Jonestown Massacre". Watch a few clips. Think about other instances like Waco, Texas.
Now, what to write about:
1. Give a current example of government establishment of religion and react to it. Is it legal or not? If you find it in violation- why does it exist?
2. How far should Free Exercise go? What are appropriate limits? Where's the line?
As always, post your responses to BOTH questions here. And then discuss with each other this week.
As a matter of fact, it is the very FIRST protection listed in the infamous Bill of Rights.
This week's blog is about looking at both of these elements.
ELEMENT ONE: The Establishment Clause.
While we do not have an "official state religion" most would agree we are a predominately Christian nation (thanks to our founders). And religion does permeate our society. We pledge allegiance to God and Country daily... swear on the bible in court... have mangers in town centers each holiday season... Easter, Good Friday, and Christmas are all national holidays...
So then what does establishment mean, We need to interpret in two ways. First, government should not favor one religion more than another. Second, money should not be involved. To deal with financial aspects, the Landmark court case Lemon v. Kurztman set up a rule for when government funds could go to religious institutions (primarily schools). Here is the test:
1. Have a secular purpose
2. Neither advance nor inhibit religion
3. Not foster excessive government entanglement with religion.
Now let's look at part two:
Element Two: the Free Exercise Clause
Primarily this means you have the right to practice your religion. There are, of course, some limits. This cannot give you the ability to harm others or violate laws of drug use.
As such, the following religious practices are outlawed: polygamy, snake charming, use of peyote, etc.
The government also evaluates cult religions on the harm factor.
Please go to YouTube and search for "Jonestown Massacre". Watch a few clips. Think about other instances like Waco, Texas.
Now, what to write about:
1. Give a current example of government establishment of religion and react to it. Is it legal or not? If you find it in violation- why does it exist?
2. How far should Free Exercise go? What are appropriate limits? Where's the line?
As always, post your responses to BOTH questions here. And then discuss with each other this week.
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