1. Warm UP!
List all of the powers you think the President has.

2. Powers of the President
MAIN JOB OF THE EXECUTIVE BRANCH:
to execute (carry out) laws passed by Congress.

3. Powers of the President
VETO (reject) or sign (approve) bills passed by Congress
Call Congress into special sessions

4. Powers of the President
Commander in Chief of the armed forces
Receive leaders from foreign countries
Make treaties with other countries
with Senate approval

5. Powers of the President
Appoint people (executive agencies, judges, ambassadors)
with Senate approval
Pardon (reduce penalties) people convicted of crimes

6. Daily Assessment – on a separate sheet of paper please!
Compare your original list of presidential powers to your notes.
What powers were the same on both lists? Which powers did you list that are not real powers? Which constitutional powers were surprising?
Do you think the President should have more or less power? Why?