AP Government and Politics: American

AP Government and Politics: American Wolski Fall 2007

Unit IV Planner: Institutions of National Government Part II: The Presidency

Wilson Chapter 12

Test Date: 7 December, 2007

Mandatory Readings: Schlesinger, “The Imperial Presidency” in Lanahan, 205-212. Due 19 November Rimmerman, “The Rise of the Plebiscitary Presidency” in Lanahan, 223-231 Due 27 November Mayer, “With the Stroke of a Pen” in Lanahan, 239 Due 30 November

Terms to Know: ***Not all terms are in your book*** (A LOT for this chapter) divided government unified government representative democracy direct democracy pyramid structure circular structure ad hoc structure perks cabinet veto message pocket veto line-item veto trustee approach delegate model legislative veto impeachment lame duck imperial Congress imperial presidency Electoral college 22nd Amendment lame duck presidents qualifications for the presidency presidential powers executive power commander-in-chief head of state veto power appointment powers pardon power bully pulpit Office of the President perks Executive Office of the President Chief of Staff Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Council of Economic Advisers (CEA) gridlock executive departments Condelezza Rice Donald Rumsfeld Dick Cheney 25th Amendment presidential succession impeachment executive order executive privilege “First 100 Days” honeymoon mandate presidential coattails War Powers Act signing statements

Questions to Answer:

Along with these questions, you should do ONE double journal for Chapter 12.

1. What are the major differences between a president and a prime minister? 2. What concerns did the Founding Fathers have about the office of president? How did they resolve these issues? (pages 333-337) 3. Briefly explain how the Electoral College works. Why do many Americans feel the system should be change? 4. Explain how ONE of the following influence the Office of the President:  White House Office  Executive Office of the President  Cabinet 5. How has the power of the president changed over time? Be specific! What events, both internal and external, have made this possible? Use specific examples. 6. Which presidents were impeached? Who should/could have been impeached? Compare these individuals to each other.