Lesson
The Evolution of Executive War Powers
Explore the historical expansion of presidential war powers and analyze the increasing trend of unilateral military decision-making and its impact on the constitutional balance of power.
Overview
- Students will understand how the role of the president in exercising war powers has expanded over time, demonstrating a trend toward increased unilateral decision-making. Students will also understand the increasing tendency of presidents to make important decisions about military actions without getting explicit approval from Congress.
Materials
Lesson Components
ActivityPresidential War Powers Government Case Study
A narrative activity to help students understand how presidential war powers have expanded over time.
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