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Students should learn about the powers which Congress and the Supreme Court have to check presidential power. Students should then consider the extent to which these powers are effective. In particular, students should consider the ability of Congress to check the Presidents foreign policy and informal powers. Students should also consider Presidential influence on the Supreme Court through appointments. Number 4, April 2014: The modern President: transformational leader or facilitator? Neil Whiskerd 11 The relationship between the presidency and other institutions (): Vice president cabinet Executive Office of the President federal bureaucracy federal agencies. Students should understand the role and significance of the Vice President. Students should understand the role and significance of the cabinet. Students should understand the role and significance of the executive office of the President. Students should understand the role and significance of the federal bureaucracy. Students should focus on the importance of the role of Vice President and factors which affect it. Students should then look at the factors taken into account when the President chooses their cabinet. In particular, students should focus on the significance of the cabinet in the executive branch. Students should also understand what the EOP is and the significance of it both as a whole and the individuals within it. Students should consider how the role of such individuals is dependent upon each President and can vary over time. Students should understand what the federal bureaucracy is and how it can enhance presidential power. Students should also focus on other federal agencies and their ability to enhance presidential power. Chapter 6: ‘The Presidency’ in A2 US Government and Politics by Anthony J Bennett Chapter 10: ‘The Presidency’ in American Politics and Society by McKay (2017: 9th Edition) Politics Review Volume 23, Number 4, April 2014 (extra resources archive): Andrew Axelby
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