1. Check the date on the article. Why is the date of this article relevant to the topic being discussed?
2. What historical examples can be cited to back up the author's claim that national crises can increase
presidential oversight and limit personal liberties? (At least 2)
3. How does the author's predictions for Bush's presidency measure up against the reality of Bush's
presidency? Did oversight increase? Were liberties limited?
B. Practice FRQ:
4. The Constitution of the United States creates a government of separate institutions that share power rather than a government that delegates power exclusively to a single branch. Frequently, this means that presidents and Congress struggle with each other.
(a). For each of the presidential powers below, explain one way that congressional decision making is affected by that power.
• Veto power
• Power to issue executive orders
• Power as commander in chief
(b). For each of the congressional powers below, explain one way that presidential decision making is affected by that power.
• Legislative oversight power (research it)
• Senate advice and consent power (research it)
• Budgetary power (research it)
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