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Thursday, November 2, 2017

Congressional Essay Contest - Due 12/01/2017

The National Society of Colonial Dames opens annual essay contest for students in grades 10-12. Information at http://nscda.org/student-resources/congressional-essay-contest/ . Essays due 12/01/2017. Contact Jessica Jolliffe (Jessica.jolliffe@austinisd.org) 512-414-4690 with any questions.

  • Why did the authors of the United States Constitution give Presidents the power to issue Executive Orders? How did Congress and the Judicial Branch limit these orders?