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Scholar Exchange: Article II: The Presidency and the Executive Branch (High School and College Session)

October 14, 2020

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In this session, students will explore the powers of the president. The class will take a close look at Article II of the Constitution, which addresses the presidency and the executive branch. Students will cover the role of the president written into the Constitution, major Supreme Court battles over presidential power, and how the president’s powers have expanded over time.

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