The American Citizen

Lesson 2.5: Checks on the Power of the President

Enduring Understanding:

The presidency has been enhanced beyond its expressed constitutional powers.

Learning Objectives:

Explain how the President’s agenda can create tension and frequent conflicts with Congress

Essential Knowledge:

The potential for conflict with the Senate depends upon the type of executive branch appointments, including:

• Cabinet members
• Ambassadors 
• White House staff

If the legislature was to make a law that made government responsible for overseeing internet service and social media as "guaranteed public services and utilities" (like electricity, water, gas, telephone, etc.), which one of the 15 executive departments would likely be assigned the agency to oversee their regulation? Explain why you chose that department.