Full FRQ4 Practice: POTUS Power

Directions: It is suggested that you spend approximately 25-30 minutes on this question. Unless directions indicate otherwise, respond to all parts of the question. In your response use substantive examples where appropriate.

Develop an argument that explains whether or not the powers of the presidency as executed since the Great Depression have made the presidency a dangerous office.

Use at least one piece of evidence from one of the following foundational documents:

• Article II of the United States Constitution

• Federalist 70

In your response you should do the following:
✓ Respond to the prompt with a defensible claim or thesis that establishes a line of reasoning.
✓ Support your claim with at least TWO pieces of specific and relevant evidence
• One piece of evidence must come from one of the documents listed above.
• A second piece of evidence can come from the other document not used as your
first piece of evidence, or it may come from your knowledge of course concepts.
✓ Use reasoning to explain why your evidence supports your claim or thesis.
✓Respond to an opposing or alternate perspective using refutation, concession, or rebuttal.