The Constitution granted the president many powers. However, the language is vague, and therefore the powers of the president have been used in different ways and have evolved over time. Describe Emergency Presidential Powers.  Identify the Constitutional basis of the powers a president has in an emergency. Explain how it has been used by the President with a specific example.

What distinguishes modern presidents from early presidents?

Why was the spoils system ultimately discontinued?

Under ________, jobs in the federal bureaucracy are awarded on the basis of skills and expertise.

Which number most closely approximates the number of people currently included in each congressional district?

Match the description of an element of the national legislative process with the appropriate term.

One function of ________ is to provide public services that the private sector is unwilling or unable to do.

Which of the following would represent an instance of the president “going public”?

Article II Section 2 of the U.S. Constitution requires that the president seek the “advice and consent” of the U.S. Senate when exercising each of the following powers EXCEPT

The congressional districts in California are drawn by the California Citizens Redistricting Commission based on conformity strict, nonpartisan rules designed to create districts that will provide fair representation for all Californians. Identify two (of the six) criteria for drawing the district lines. For one of those criteria, explain how it is related to fair representation.