Introduce the students to the Guiding Question. Read the clauses on the war powers that the Constitution grants to Congress in Article I, Section 8, and to the President in Article II, Section 2. After reading these clauses, ask the students what sense they get about the Founders' thoughts on the use of war powers. Note to the teacher: Students' answers may include the idea the war-making power should not be in the hands of one person. They might also suggest that Congress is responsible for deciding war or peace, for enabling the nation to fight a war, and for providing funding, while the President is responsible for field command of the military. Also discuss what balance of power between Congress and the President they think the Founders intended to create. Why did they do it that way?
Project Dialogue on Freedom Materials Presented by the Utah State Bar Association, 2002 and Talking about Freedom: The Freedom Forum This project provides information on freedom and what it means as the basis of democracy. It includes suggestions for involving children in the democratic process and gives suggestions for good citizenship. A list of books and movies that incorporate freedom as their theme are also included. With simple modifications and or extensions, this resource could be appropriate for students in all grade levels.
What a New Resource Says About the Value of War Powers Reporting
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