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Understanding the Three Branches of Government: Powers and Limitations

This lesson explores the legislative, executive, and judicial powers of the U.S. government. Students will read documents related to term limits and the electoral college system and answer specific questions regarding these topics. Key discussions will include the historical context of term limits, the President's military powers, and the implications of signing statements and clemency. As a reminder, all assignments are due by April 15, and students should utilize the study guide and webquest to prepare for the upcoming test.

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Understanding the Three Branches of Government: Powers and Limitations

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  1. Executive Branch Legislative and Judicial Powers

  2. Bell Ringer • Turn to page 397 in textbook • Read documents 1-3 and answer questions 1-3

  3. Review • Term limits • When were term limits set? • Why was a term limit put in place? • What did Presidents do before this? • Review questions

  4. Review • What are the three major flaws in the electoral college system? • Why can the military powers of the President be described as almost without limit?

  5. REMINDER • TEST TUESDAY APRIL 15!!!!! • Chapter 14 • Use study guideand webquest • All assignments not completed due by that date

  6. Legislative Powers • “shall from time to time give to the Congress Information of the State of the Union, and recommend to their Consideration such Measures as he shall judge necessary and expedient… • Article II, section 3

  7. Veto Power • Article 1, Section 7, Clauses 2 and 3 • What powers does the President have?

  8. Signing Statements • Used to point our constitutional or other problems in the law • Substitute for veto power • controversial

  9. Activity: Signing Statements • Turn to page 423 in textbook • Read the two documents • Answer questions 1-3 below

  10. Line-Item Veto • Cannot veto portions of a bill • Line-item veto would give President power to do so • Amendments to add this type of veto has failed

  11. Powers of Clemency • Postponement of the execution of a sentence • Pardon is a legal forgiveness of a crime • Absolute, except impeachment cases • Power of commutation • Power of amnesty

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