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Assignment:
After the successful completion of this learning unit, you will be able to:
1. Analyze the way presidents have expanded presidential power and why
2. Explain how technological innovations have empowered presidents
In order to achieve the learning objectives shared above, please complete the following assignments:
1. Read chapter of your e-text. Utilize information from the text?to answer questions about the role of the Executive Branch of the United States Government.
2. Watch the Kahn Academy's 2 videos on Expanding Presidential power:
a. Expansion of presidential power
b. Changes to the role of the presidency
3. Read:
a. The many investigations surrounding Donald Trump: Jan. 6, Mar-a-Lago, taxes and more.
b. Bush and Nixon Wiretapping
c. President Clinton: The President as Defendant
4. Using information from the videos, readings and text answer the following questions:
a. How have presidents used their position to increase the power of the office? Give examples.
b. What role has technology played increasing the power and reach of presidents? Give examples.
c. Should Congress be checking the power of the President more often? (Think back to the Jefferson Hour podcast).
d. In your opinion is the President above the law? Be specific.
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