1. In some cases, we have seen that the president can take actions that have the force of law. Identify, define and discuss at least three different institutions that allow the president to take unilateral action that sets public policy in the US. How, if at all, are these institutions consistent with the principles of the separation of powers system embedded in the US Constitution?

2. Judiciary is seen as the respected independent arbiter of the Constitution. We have different sources of judicial power, briefly discuss how the Supreme Court's powers evolved over time. Provide examples from each source and discuss how they have affected the Supreme Court's impact on our government. Make sure to make proper references to early cases which established non-constitutional sources of powers.