1. Why is the 14th Amendment so important ? How was the construction of the 14th Amendment a response to the Dred Scott case ? What are some cases in which the 14th Amendment has taken away rights? Give and explain examples to elaborate on your response . Be as thorough as possible.
2. Give and explain two drawbacks of executive orders. Given these drawbacks, why do presidents use them (under what political conditions are executive orders necessary for the president and why is this so ?) To elaborate on your response , use two of the three specific executive orders discussed in class ( E.O.'s 8802,9066,and 9981). Clearly explain why the president needed to issue the two orders you pick . Be as thorough as possible.