ASSESSMENT 1. Compare Points of View How are Theodore Roosevelt and the idea of the "imperial presidency" related? 2. Infer The number and scope of the executive orders issued by the President have increased dramatically. What does this suggest about the presidency? 3. Apply Concepts In what way are presidential appointments an example of the system of checks and balances? 4. Draw Conclusions Given what you know about George Washington, why do you think he rarely used the veto power? 5. Make Generalizations Which branch of the government has often been charged with interpreting the proper extent of presidential powers? Give one example.​