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
ActivityCase Study: Presidential War Powers Activity
A narrative activity to help students understand how presidential war powers have expanded over time.
Lesson plan
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