1. Evolution of the Presidency
Unit 2: Branches
Obama Victory 2008
Top 10 Presidents

2. I. Deliberations at the Constitutional Convention
Alternatives/Options
Concerns of the Founders
Election of the President
Congress Elects the president?
Some wanted direct election. Problem
The compromise: The Electoral College
Electoral College Explained

3.  Term of office: Fear of an unlimited number of terms of office were quieted when Washington chose not to run for a third term. The precedent was followed until 1940 (FDR)
22nd Amendment
FDR Elected 4 Times:
1932
1936
1940
1944

4. The first Presidents: 1789-1932
II. Washington and first 5 Presidents:
All served in Revolution
The start of political parties
Appointments & “Rule of Fitness”
Presidency kept modest

5. The first Presidents: 1789-1932
III. Andrew Jackson: and the expansion of presidential power
Use of “spoils system”
Jackson vetoed Congress 12 times (more than previous 5 combined)
Jackson & Indian Removal (Trail of Tears)

6. The first Presidents: 1789-1932
IV. The reemergence of Congress,
After Jackson, Congress re-establishes its power
Flashes of Power- Lincoln & the Civil War
The 8 presidents after Jackson only served 1 term
President as a “negative” force
Congress initiates legislative program and President responds
*Today this pattern is the opposite

7. V. The Crisis President Another crisis (The Great Depression)
WWII & Foreign Policy
Cold War Truman, JFK, JBJ, Nixon
1970s Congressional reassertion (Reagan re-asserts pwr in 80s)
Bush 43 & War on Terror Post 9/11
Obama Administration vs. Congress

8. Explain the development of the presidency in modern times.
Essential Knowledge
Discuss 2 fears of the founders in regards to the presidency. What were the compromises?
Describe the relationship between Cong & Pres during the early part of the nation.
Explain the development of the presidency in modern times.