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Guided Reading 5.3

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Chapter 5 Reading

Question 1

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Give 2 reasons for expanded presidential power.

Question 2

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What does it mean to “execute” the law?

Question 3

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Does the president have to carry out a law he does not like?

Question 4

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What does it mean for the executive branch to interpret laws?

Question 5

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What is an executive order? Why does the president use them?

Question 6

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What is the purpose of Executive Privilege?

Question 7

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Why is Executive Privilege so important to the president’s ability to do his job?

Question 8

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What types of positions does the president appoint?

Question 9

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Who has to approve appointments made by the president?

Question 10

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What is senatorial courtesy?

Question 11

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What is the purpose of a pardon?

Question 12

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When can the president use the powers of clemency?

Question 13

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What does it mean for a president to commute a sentence?

Question 14

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How is amnesty and a pardon similar? Different?

Question 15

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What does it mean when a president vetos a bill?

Question 16

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What options does the president have regarding a bill outside of signing or vetoing a bill?

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