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Executive Branch. L.N.2.1.1 Make inferences and/or draw conclusions based on analysis of a text. LITERATURE KEYSTONE DO NOW Do-Now: What are some acts.

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1 Executive Branch

2 L.N.2.1.1 Make inferences and/or draw conclusions based on analysis of a text. LITERATURE KEYSTONE DO NOW Do-Now: What are some acts that could be considered treason? Section. 3. Treason against the United States, shall consist only in levying War against them, or in adhering to their Enemies, giving them Aid and Comfort. No Person shall be convicted of Treason unless on the Testimony of two Witnesses to the same overt Act, or on Confession in open Court. The Congress shall have Power to declare the Punishment of Treason, but no Attainder of Treason shall work Corruption of Blood, or Forfeiture except during the Life of the Person attainted

3 Information Chapter 6-2 Section Due Today - keep vocabulary sheet add 6-1, 6-2, 6-3 Do Nows from last week Letters have been mailed - bring in responses

4 Current Events Boston Bombing case - final arguments yesterday - potential for death penalty Man freed after 30 years on death row - sentenced to double homicide - evidence indicates otherwise

5 L.N.2.1.1 Make inferences and/or draw conclusions based on analysis of a text. LITERATURE KEYSTONE DO NOW Do-Now: What are some acts that could be considered treason? Section. 3. Treason against the United States, shall consist only in levying War against them, or in adhering to their Enemies, giving them Aid and Comfort. No Person shall be convicted of Treason unless on the Testimony of two Witnesses to the same overt Act, or on Confession in open Court. The Congress shall have Power to declare the Punishment of Treason, but no Attainder of Treason shall work Corruption of Blood, or Forfeiture except during the Life of the Person attainted

6 State of the Union Constitutional requirement - president addresses congress - discusses proposals for the year - presents budget and agenda All branches together

7 Commander in Chief Head of military - all service personnel answer to the president - directs troop movement and action Plans military action - final say on plans Mobilize troops for 60 days - must have Congressional approval

8 Foreign Policy Leader Creates treaties Meets with diplomats Directs Secretary of State - ambassadors, embassies Diplomacy - how U.S. interacts with foreign governments

9 Other Presidential Powers Presidential appointments - Supreme Court - Ambassadors - Cabinet positions Judicial Actions - Pardons, Reprieves, and Commutations Should this be a presidential power?

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11 Chapter 6 – Executive Branch Read Chapter 6-3 - identify vocabulary from the chapter, place on the vocabulary sheet


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