Applied science 6 questions
4-5 sentences a piece
1) Briefly summarize the provisions in the Constitution for the qualifications that must be met by a president and the method of selection of the president.
2) Provide at least one example of the ability of Washington to strike a satisfactory balance between demonstrating the adequacy of power of the new government under the Constitution, while at the same time reassuring those who feared that the new president was too powerful.
3) What did Jefferson consider to be the main governmental tasks that needed to be accomplished after his election? Base your answers on information in Milkis and Nelson, chapter 4, and Jeffersons 1st Inaugural Address.
4) What were the key modifications in the Electoral College made by the 12th amendment?
5) Describe Lincolns gradually evolving views about slavery, prior to his election and through his 5 years as president.
6) What is your view of the claim made in the Tenure of Office Act that presidential removal of executive officers who were appointed with Senate approval required Senate approval to be removed?
