Mr. Benson
Academic Government
Syllabus: Executive Branch
2/8: Finish Mr. Smith
1. Notes: Executive Branch general outline
a. Guidelines
b. Powers
2. Begin working on term lists
2/10:
1. Notes: Presidential helpers
a. Cabinet
b. White house office
c. EOP and the VP
2. Standard Deviants : The President / Sheet
3. Outline of Presidential Powers
4. Terms
Homework:
2/12:
1. Journal: What role does character play in being the President? What is important to you in
a President? What would you do differently if you were the president?
2. Notes: Presidential Character, Evolution of the President
3. Video: Presidential Scandals
2/17:
1. Journal: What relationship does Congress and the President have today? Has it improved
or gotten worse?
2. Notes: Congress and the President
a. Powers, Conflicts, Budget
3. Pres. Succession,
2/19:
1. Journal: How has the media affected the President?
2. Finish Notes on Exec.
3. Review
2/23:
TERMS ARE DUE !!!
UNIT IV TEST: Executive Branch
Chapters 13 and 14
1. Begin: “All the President’s Men”
Answer sheet with movie