Instruction
Prompt 1. Supreme Court decisions define the scope and tenure of the American justice system. Explain, with examples, what a precedence and jurisdiction is. What role does precedent play in judicial decision making? How does this type of system create opportunities for the judicial system to be a political institution? Explain the two types of judicial philosophies. Analyze 4 Supreme Court cases by specifying the constitutional principle dealt with in that case, the decision, its ultimate effect on American society, and how these cases exemplify the judicial philosophies.
Prompt 2. What is the difference between the constitutional authority and statutory authority given to the president? How do constitutional authority and statutory authority influence the roles and responsibilities of the president? What opportunities and constraints do each of these types of authority create for presidents to influence policy making? Explain the 5 major roles of the president and provide examples of each of these authority types within each role. Explain how the president controls the implementation of laws through the executive branch. What are some of the major agencies and departments that allow the president to execute the laws of the nation? What criteria does the president use to select executive department heads? Why are these executive departments and the people who run them important?