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3.
Congress and the president both have a role in making foreign
policy. Despite recent expansions in presidential power, there are
still limits on presidential decision making in foreign policy.
(a) Describe two enumerated powers Congress has in making
foreign policy.
(b) Describe two expressed powers the president has in making
foreign policy.
(c) Explain how executive agreements expand the president’s ability
to implement foreign policy.
(d) Explain how one of the following can limit the president’s ability
to implement foreign policy. x Elections x Presidential approval
ratings
• READ THE ENTIRE QUESTION
BEFORE ANSWERING! Make sure
that you understand what is being
asked of you before you start to
write.
• Underline the verbs in the question
that tell you what to do. Put boxes
around buzz words or vocabulary
words. Tailor your answer to what
is called for in the verbs, i.e.,
"identify" asks for a mere listing,
whereas "discuss," "explain," or
"describe" call for more
elaboration.
• Brainstorm and outline possible
answers to the prompt before
actually writing your response.
• Jot down the letter for each part of
the answer, and then do what that
part of the question calls for.
• Use examples wherever
possible. More examples will
usually give you a better
score, unless it asks for the
“main,” “primary” or
“fundamental” which is
asking just one.
• Skip lines between each part of
the question to make your answer
easier for the reader to grade.
• If the question calls for you to do something
such as "Explain three reasons for..." or
"Discuss two reasons why ...," number your
responses to make your answer easier for
the reader to grade.
• Always try to use vocabulary
words and show that you know
what they mean.
• Avoid using flowering language.
Put your time and effort into
answering the prompt!
• Even if you cannot answer all
parts of the question, answer
what you can! You are not
expected to earn perfect scores
on all four questions. If you can
earn MOST of the points possible
on each question, you should be
in fine shape!
W/ Your Partner
Syracuse High is a large school, and there are many extracurricular
activities for SHS students to participate in.
a)
Identify three extracurricular activities at SHS
b)
For two of the activities you have chosen in (a), explain the
primary function of the organization/club.
c)
Explain how these clubs, in general, contribute to the goals and
vision of the school, which is to ensure success for all students,
both inside and outside of the classroom.
a) Three extra curricular activities at Syracuse High
School include the Honors Society, Cross Country and
HOSA
b) 1. The primary function of the Honors Society is to
celebrate and motivate students to attain high
academic achievement in high school
2. The primary function of the Cross
Country
team is to successfully
compete in long distance
races against other schools in the state
c)
When students are involved in clubs and
organizations at school the school pride is
increased. This improves the school
inside
and outside of the classroom
because students are
more inclined to
improve the reputation of the
school by
succeeding in their studies and in
competitions
Democracy was an important ideal that the Framers
sought to establish in the new government of the United
States of America
a. Define democracy
b. Describe two theories of democracy that have been
developed by American philosophers
c. Explain why the Framers of the Constitution chose a
representative democracy over direct democracy
DAILY QUIZ: 22 SEPT
The United States Constitution has endured for more than two
centuries as the framework of government. However, the meaning
of the Constitution has been changed both by formal and informal
methods.
a)
Identify two formal methods for adding amendments to the
Constitution.
b)
Describe two informal methods that have been used to
change the meaning of the Constitution. Provide one specific
example for each informal method you described.
c)
Explain why informal methods are used more often than the
formal amendment process.
Individuals often form groups in order to promote their interests. The
Constitution contains several provisions that protect the rights of
individuals who try to promote their interests in a representative
democracy.
a)
Explain two provisions in the Bill of Rights that protect
individuals who try to influence politics.
b)
Interest groups engage in a variety of activities to affect public
policy. Explain how each of the following is used by interest
groups to exert influence over policy.
• Grassroots mobilization
• Lobbying of government institutions
• Litigation
c) Describe one specific federal governmental regulation of interest
groups.
(2000 AP Test)
The Constitution was an attempt to address problems of
decentralization that were experienced under the Articles
of Confederation.
a) List three problems of decentralized power that
existed under the Articles of Confederation. For each
problem you listed, identify one solution that the
Constitution provided to address the problem.
b) Some have argued that the tensions between
decentralized and centralized power continue to exist.
Support this argument by explaining how one of the
following illustrates the continuing tension.
· Environmental Policy
· Gun Control
· Disability Access