First+Independent+Assignment

**  Year 2 – The Presidency: Interpretations of Constitutional Powers   ** **  Independent Assignment 1   ** Our Teaching American History Grant includes 20 hours for you to explore American History independently. We will be giving you materials//, //the Bill of Rights Institute’s// Presidents & the Constitution //, and suggestions for web sites to explore. We will also provide you with questions to think about as you explore the materials. The first independent assignment is below and is due October 28rd. The second will be posted on the Wiki (pnwbocestah.wikispaces.org) after the Field Trip to Sagamore Hill. · // The Federalist Papers  // Number 69 (in your binder) · The Constitution of the United States · // Presidents & the Constitution  // § Watch the thematic documentary, // The Powers Herein Granted: The President and Federal Power // at www.ArticleII.org/FederalPower § Reading: “Theodore Roosevelt and the Bully Pulpit” (in your binder) § “Sagamore Hill” National Park Service The following questions will form the basis for some of our discussion at the de-briefing session on October 28th when we visit Sagamore Hill. Be sure to identify specific examples about The Presidency: Interpretations of Constitutional Powers from the documents and your prior knowledge that you can share with the group. Highlighting or using post-its as you read is a good strategy. o How does Hamilton defend the Presidency from the representations which have been made against the proposed Executive? o How does the Constitution define the Presidency and Federal Power? o Does Theodore Roosevelt expand the powers of the President?
 * Beyond the Textbook: Exploring American History  **
 * 1)  Read or review the following:
 *  Introductory Essay: “The American Presidency”
 *  Activity: “The President and Federal Power” pages 2-3