Review/Article 2

Review/Article 2

Breakout Rooms

• Read about the role of the president that you were assigned

• Explain the role in 6 words or less

• Brainstorm/research 2 real world examples of a president performing that specific role

• Record your information on the correct slide & choose one member of your group to share with the class

Multiple Choice

How often are House members elected?

• Every year

• Every 2 years

• Every 4 years

• Every 6 years

Multiple Choice

How often are Senators elected?

• Every year

• Every 2 years

• Every 4 years

• Every 6 years

Multiple Choice

What allows Congress to pass laws to carry out their responsibilities/powers?

• The Necessary and Proper Clause

• The Articles of Confederation

• The Declaration of Independece

• Article1, section 9 of the Constitution

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is prohibited in the Constitution?

• Having a standing army

• Taxing imports

• Taxing exports

• Creating courts

Article 2 - The Executive Branch

• Carries out/enforces laws

• President is the head of the executive branch

Qualifications to be president (and VP)

• 35 years old

• 14 year resident of the US

• Natural born citizen of the US

Presidential Powers

• Commander in chief of the armed forces

• Negotiate treaties with other nations

• Appoint department heads and federal judges (with Senate approval)

• Give the State of the Union address

• Receive foreign ambassadors/ heads of state