Module 9: Executive
Section outline
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The presidency system of the United States is a national system. The President is head of the Executive Branch of government and has staffers and Cabinet members to help run the federal government. We will examine the historical position, structure, and presidential powers of the position.
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Upon completion of this module, you will be able to:- Distinguish the evolution of presidential power. (CLO 1)
- Describe the constitutional and statutory powers of the president today. (CLO 1)
- Explain how the Executive Office of the President, the vice-president, the first spouse, and the Cabinet help the president. (CLO 5)
- Explain how modern presidents have become even more powerful. (CLO 5)
To achieve these objectives:- Read Chapter 12 in Introduction to American Government. Including:
- Introduction to the Presidency (opens in new window)
- The Design and Evolution of the Presidency (opens in new window)
- The Presidential Election Process (opens in new window)
- Organizing to Govern (opens in new window)
- The Public Presidency (opens in new window)
- Presidential Governance: Direct Presidential Action (opens in new window)
- Chapter 12 Review (opens in new window)
Module Pressbooks Resources and Activities
You will find the following resources and activities in this module at the Pressbooks website. Click on the links below to access or complete each item.
- Distinguish the evolution of presidential power. (CLO 1)
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