chapter 9 | lesson 1 sources of presidential power
directions: read the lesson and complete the outline below. refer to your text to fill in the blanks.
i. constitutional powers
a. the problems caused by the
showed the founders the need for a strong executive to respond to problems, enforce laws, and carry out the acts of congress.
b. the founders did not want people to take a direct role in decision making and wanted a strong
to hold the
in check.
c. article ii of the constitution says that the executive power is given to a
, who has the power to execute laws,
legislation, command the military, and engage with foreign leaders.
d. although the
can make treaties with foreign nations and appoint ambassadors and federal judges, these activities must be approved by the

ii. growth of presidential power
a. over the years, presidents have enlarged their authority through claims of
not clearly expressed in the constitution.
b. congress and the courts may accept or limit a president’s use of
and at times the supreme court has ruled those presidential actions
c. in times of
or other crisis, presidents may use these powers to deal with the difficulties.
the presidency
a. presidents also claim the power of
, or the right to withhold from congress or the courts information about communications between the president and his advisers.
b. presidents like to claim that, because they won the election, they have a
from the people to pursue their ideas and policies.
c. a significant safeguard against presidential abuse of power is the power of the house and senate to
the president.
iii. presidential roles
a. the seven main roles of the president are head of state, chief
, commander in chief, chief diplomat,
leader, economic planner, and party leader.
summary and reflection | directions: summarize the main ideas of this lesson by answering the question below
how did thomas jefferson, abraham lincoln, and theodore roosevelt each increase the power and role of the president?
thomas jefferson

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chapter 9 | lesson 1 sources of presidential power
directions: read the lesson and complete the outline below. refer to your text to fill in the blanks.
i. constitutional powers
a. the problems caused by the
showed the founders the need for a strong executive to respond to problems, enforce laws, and carry out the acts of congress.
b. the founders did not want people to take a direct role in decision making and wanted a strong
to hold the
in check.
c. article ii of the constitution says that the executive power is given to a
, who has the power to execute laws,
legislation, command the military, and engage with foreign leaders.
d. although the
can make treaties with foreign nations and appoint ambassadors and federal judges, these activities must be approved by the

ii. growth of presidential power
a. over the years, presidents have enlarged their authority through claims of
not clearly expressed in the constitution.
b. congress and the courts may accept or limit a president’s use of
and at times the supreme court has ruled those presidential actions
c. in times of
or other crisis, presidents may use these powers to deal with the difficulties.
the presidency
a. presidents also claim the power of
, or the right to withhold from congress or the courts information about communications between the president and his advisers.
b. presidents like to claim that, because they won the election, they have a
from the people to pursue their ideas and policies.
c. a significant safeguard against presidential abuse of power is the power of the house and senate to
the president.
iii. presidential roles
a. the seven main roles of the president are head of state, chief
, commander in chief, chief diplomat,
leader, economic planner, and party leader.
summary and reflection | directions: summarize the main ideas of this lesson by answering the question below
how did thomas jefferson, abraham lincoln, and theodore roosevelt each increase the power and role of the president?
thomas jefferson

Accepted Answer

# Brief Explanations:
This is a fill - in - the - blank and summary exercise about presidential powers in the US. The blanks are filled based on knowledge of US constitutional law and the historical development of presidential powers. The summary question requires knowledge of the actions of specific US presidents to expand presidential power.
- **I. Constitutional Powers**:
    - A: The Articles of Confederation's weaknesses led to the need for a strong executive.
    - B: The Founders wanted a strong executive to check the legislature.
    - C: Article II gives executive power to the President, who can veto legislation.
    - D: The President can make treaties and appointments, subject to Senate approval.
- **II. Growth of Presidential Power**:
    - A: Presidents have claimed inherent powers not in the Constitution.
    - B: Congress and courts can limit presidential power, and the Supreme Court has ruled actions unconstitutional.
    - C: In national emergencies, presidents use extra powers.
    - A (under The Presidency): Presidents claim executive privilege.
    - B: Presidents claim a mandate from the people.
    - C: Congress can impeach the president.
- **III. Presidential Roles**: The president has roles such as head of state, chief executive, etc.
For the summary question, Thomas Jefferson made the Louisiana Purchase which expanded presidential power in foreign - affairs and land - acquisition; Abraham Lincoln took extensive wartime powers during the Civil War; Theodore Roosevelt used his "bully pulpit" to expand the president's role in domestic and foreign affairs.

# Answer:
I.
A. weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation
B. executive; legislature
C. President; veto
D. President; Senate
II.
A. inherent powers
B. presidential power; unconstitutional
C. national emergency
A. executive privilege
B. mandate
C. impeach
III.
A. executive; legislative
Summary: Thomas Jefferson made the Louisiana Purchase, expanding presidential power in foreign and land - acquisition. Abraham Lincoln took extensive wartime powers during the Civil War. Theodore Roosevelt used his "bully pulpit" to expand the president's role in domestic and foreign affairs.

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