Now that we’re nearly halfway through President Trump’s first term in office, this is a great time to learn about both the powers and limitations of the presidency! The president holds a high level of celebrity status in the U.S. today. In case you haven’t noticed, you’ll find stories about him in the news every day. So it’s important to think about Executive power in our government, and to also think about how that power is limited.
INSTRUCTIONS
Write a three to five (3-5) page essay on presidential power addressing the following points. (Your paper should largely focus on Chapter 11 in the Gaddie textbook, but you will also be using articles to more fully develop your discussion.) Go beyond just answering the questions to develop some insights and analysis!
Use the textbook and two or more articles that you choose from the list of sources below to help you develop your paper and answer the questions. You’re looking for articles about the presidency that can help you to support the claims you make in answering any of the questions above. Be sure to give full citations for all of your sources (other than Gaddie).
This assignment will be: Worth 100 points, 3-5 pages (double-spaced)
I expect well organized, clear and well written work. Remember to cite your sources. Make sure that the following appear on all of your assignments: