Bell Ringer Assignment

• List each branch of government and the corresponding Articles of the U.S. Constitution that define their responsibilities. What are the Enumerated Powers? Which branch of government do they relate to?
• Which branch of government did Alexander Hamilton suggest was the weakest? Why?
• Why does Mr. Meese suggest that Article II was the most vague in its definition?
• Describe the difficulties, as outlined by Mr. Meese, that George Washington had in distinguishing his role as the first U.S. president. Why was it important for him to establish a clear difference between his role as president from that of the British monarchy?