Executive Branch

Units

Listed below is one of the course's units as well as resources, activities, and summatives for the unit. Part of the optional "Achievement Unlocked" portion of this course will be to contribute to these resources, so ask Ms. Parkinson for more information.

Unit 2: Executive Branch

Unit Overview: This unit covers the role and responsibilities of the President and Vice President, as well as federal executive agencies and their respective secretaries. Concepts covered include the order of presidential succession, the powers of the President as prescribed by the Constitution and checks to presidential power. The presidential nomination and election process, as well as American citizens’ voting process will also be covered.

Essential Question:

How do decisions made by executive agencies impact individuals and groups outside the government?

Essential Content:

Diplomacy, term limits, executive orders, executive privilege, Electoral College, elector, conventions, primaries / caucuses, party platform, and popular votes.

Summative Assessments:

Candidate Research Paper & Presentation

Political Cartoon Analysis

DBQ Assessment

Executive Branch Test

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