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Civics

Unit 5 Study Guide

What are enumerated powers? __________________________________________________________
What are the enumerated powers of the President?

What are executive orders?

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Has the use of them increased or decreased over time?
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As the world becomes more connected, the power of the President has increased. Why?
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Which Presidential power has expanded the most over time?
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How is the President elected? Why did the founding fathers include this?
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What is the role of the Cabinet in the government? Is it in the Constitution?
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What are the Roles of the President?

What did the 22nd amendment do? Why was it passed?

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What did the 25th amendment do?
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What was Alex de Tocquevilles view on the Presidency? Would this change today?
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