1. Identify and describe one area in which the power of the president has grown far beyond its original scope. o Why has this expansion occurred (technology, historical precedent, etc.)? o Is this expanded power a generally positive or negative development? 2. Identify and describe one area in which you feel the president's power is still relatively weak, or at least much weaker than most people assume. o What forces prevent the president from gaining more power in this area? o Is this relative weakness positive, or should steps be taken to expand the president's power in this area?

1. Identify and describe one area in which the power of the president has grown far beyond its original scope. o Why has this expansion occurred (technology, historical precedent, etc.)? o Is this expanded power a generally positive or negative development? 2. Identify and describe one area in which you feel the president's power is still relatively weak, or at least much weaker than most people assume. o What forces prevent the president from gaining more power in this area? o Is this relative weakness positive, or should steps be taken to expand the president's power in this area?