DIRECTIONS1) Complete the Anticipation Activity-first page of packet!

TASK LIST A____ Lead weekly meetings where I ask the leaders of the government offices (called agencies) for their advice on how to handle the country’s most difficult problems.____ Give my yearly “State of the Union” speech on what’s happening in the U.S., which is broadcast live on television.____ Decide whether to approve or reject a bill that I believe would help millions of people, but would cost a lot of money.

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TASK LIST B____ Follow the Constitution and the law even if I disagree with it.____ Decide whether to send more troops into war knowing that some will die, but it will keep the country safe.____ Make sure the IRS (the government agency that collects taxes) collect’s people’s taxes correctly, so the government has money to do its job.

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TASK LIST C____ Answer difficult questions from reporters at a press conference where I’m asking Congress to do more.____ Try to negotiate an agreement with another country that would reduce both countries’ nuclear weapons.____ Choose a new Supreme Court justice because someone on the Court is retiring.

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DIRECTIONS1) Read Article 2-Section 1,

Section 2, & Section 3 along with Article 1-Section 7—second page of packet!

2) Complete the matching-third page of packet!

MATCHING

1. ____ Lead weekly meetings where I ask the leaders of the government offices (called agencies) for their advice on how to handle the country’s most difficult problems.

D. Ask his advisors, who lead parts of the government, for their opinion on different issues

The President’s Responsibilities Presidential Powers Listed in the Constitution:

MATCHING

2. ____ Give my yearly “State of the Union” speech on what’s happening in the U.S., which is broadcast live on television.

I. Update Congress on how things are going in the country

The President’s Responsibilities Presidential Powers Listed in the Constitution:

MATCHING

3. ____ Decide whether to approve or reject a bill that I believe would help millions of people, but would cost a lot of money.

J. Sign (approve) or veto (reject) bills from Congress

The President’s Responsibilities Presidential Powers Listed in the Constitution:

MATCHING

4. ____ Follow the Constitution and the law even if I disagree with it.

B. Must live by the Constitution

The President’s Responsibilities Presidential Powers Listed in the Constitution:

MATCHING

5. ____ Decide whether to send more troops into war knowing that some will die, but it will keep the country safe.

C. Commander in Chief of the military

The President’s Responsibilities Presidential Powers Listed in the Constitution:

MATCHING

6. ____ Make sure the IRS (the government agency that collects taxes) collect’s people’s taxes correctly, so the government has money to do its job.

A. Power to carry out the laws

The President’s Responsibilities Presidential Powers Listed in the Constitution:

MATCHING

7. ____ Hold a press conference where I ask Congress to do more.

H. Make recommendations to Congress about what bills to work on

The President’s Responsibilities Presidential Powers Listed in the Constitution:

MATCHING

8. ____ Decide whether to let someone go from jail because there is new evidence the trial was unfair, even though I don’t know if the person is guilty of the crime.

E. Can pardon someone for a crime, which gets them out of jail or stops the death penalty

The President’s Responsibilities Presidential Powers Listed in the Constitution:

MATCHING

9. ____ Try to negotiate an agreement with another country that would reduce both countries’ nuclear weapons.

F. Can make treaties with other countries (with Senate approval)

The President’s Responsibilities Presidential Powers Listed in the Constitution:

MATCHING

10. ____ Choose a new Supreme Court justice because someone on the Court is retiring.

G. Can choose new Supreme Court justices (with Senate approval)

The President’s Responsibilities Presidential Powers Listed in the Constitution:

DIRECTIONS1) Complete the fill in the blank-fourth/last page of the packet!

FILL IN THE BLANK1. The Department of _________________ works

to protect the country against terrorism and make sure the borders are safe.

Homeland Security2. The Department of _______________ makes

the money, tries to help the economy, and collects taxes.

Treasury3. The Department of ______________ includes

all parts of the US military, like the Army, Navy, Marines, and Air Force, and its mission is to protect the United States across the world.

Defense

FILL IN THE BLANK4. The Department of _________________ tries to enforce federal laws, prevent crime, and punish those convicted of crimes.

Justice5. The Department of _______________ supports farmers, makes sure our food is safe, and gives recommendations about good nutrition

Agriculture6. The Department of ______________ provides health insurance such as Medicare, tries to keep people healthy from things like the flu, and supports finding cures for diseases.

Health and Human Services

FILL IN THE BLANK7. The Department of _________________ is responsible for federal highways, the railroads, and drivers’ safety.

Transportation8. The Department of _______________ provides funding to public schools and helps students pay for college.

Education

DIRECTIONSRead through statements then decide…

Thumbs Up=True/Agree/Yes

Thumbs Down=False/Disagree/No

THUMBS UP/THUMBS DOWN1. Defend and protect the Constitution.

Yes2. Draft laws and pass them.

No3. Commander in Chief of the armed forces

Yes4. Decide who wins court cases.

No

THUMBS UP/THUMBS DOWN5. Execute laws that have been passed

Yes6. Tell Congress what laws it must pass

No7. Recommend laws for Congress to consider

Yes8. Ask for advice from department heads

Yes

THUMBS UP/THUMBS DOWN9. Make treaties without approval

No10. Nominate Supreme Court judges

Yes11. Nominate ambassadors

Yes12. Appoint a governor for each state

No

THUMBS UP/THUMBS DOWN13. Approve or reject laws that have been passed

Yes14. Pardon a politician who has been impeached

No15. Receive ambassadors from other countries

Yes16. Give a speech to Congress about the State of the Union

Yes