Presidential Powers - Head of State and Chief Executive

Open Ended

Bellwork: Using your Executive Branch guided notes, discuss two powers of the U.S. President.

Check video answers, then complete assignment on Schoology - Head of State and Chief Executive

Pardons Video: 

1. What are the three limitations of the pardon? 

   1. Has to be a federal crime 

   2. Cannot pardon cases of impeachment 

   3. Can’t pardon future crimes 

2. Define commuting 

   1. Shortening 

3. Define pardoning 

   1. Ending prosecution conviction and sentencing