10/20/06 Question #10 Ch.6 The Executive Branch

North Korea just tested a nuclear bomb last week. They have thus joined the nuclear club of seven other countries with nuclear capability. If you were President, how would you handle this situation? What steps would you take? How would you respond?

10/20/06 Question #9 Ch. 6 The Executive Branch

Why do you think only three specific requirements for president are listed in the Constitution? Why do you think those qualifications were listed?

10/20/06 Question #8 Ch. 6 The Executive Branch

As you have learned, John Adams, the first U.S. vice president, called the office of the vice president "the most insignificant" ever invented. Do you think this statement holds true today? Explain.

10/20/06 Question #7 Ch. 6 The Executive Branch

The National Aeronautics and Space Administration maintains the U.S. fleet of space shuttles. Why do you think the space program has its own agency? Is this agency necessary? Explain.

10/20/06 Question #6 Ch. 6 The Executive Branch

The Commerce Department tries to promote the development of cutting-edge industries in areas such as computers and medical science. How does the work of the Patent Office help encourage technological innovation in the private sector?

10/20/06 Question #5 Ch. 6 The Executive Branch

Why is preventing counterfeiting important for the U.S. economy?

10/20/06 Question #4 Ch.6 The Executive Branch

Ambassadors and other diplomats to and for the United States may not be arrested in a foreign land. Among the reasons for the policy of diplomatic immunity is the desire for officially accredited diplomats to be able to perform their duties with complete independence. Also, diplomats are direct representatives of foreign countries and, as such, remain under the authority of their own governments.
Question: Should countries be able to arrest foreign ambassadors and other diplomats? What problems might arise if this were allowed?

10/20/06 Question #3 Ch.6 The Executive Branch

The ages of our past presidents have varied widely. Guess the age of our youngest president, our oldest president and their names?

10/20/06 Question #2 Ch. 6 The Executive Branch

If the president ran the government single-handedly, it would be easier to get things done. Do you agree or disagree? Explain.

10/20/06 Question #1 Ch. 6 The Executive Branch

Do you agree or disagree that U.S. citizens should be able to re-elect a president as many times as they want? Explain.

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