Since the proposal of the Equal Rights Amendment, what changes ...

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Since the proposal of the Equal Rights Amendment, what changes have occurred foR women in the workplace?
 
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Question 2

What can a president who disagrees with decisions by Congress do?
 
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Answer to Question 1

An ideal response will:
1. Note that although the ERA was not ratified, the role of women in society has changed greatly.
2. Describe important trends regarding women in the workplace, including the fact that the percentage of women employed has increased since the 1970s.
3. Note that income equality has not been achieved, with women still earning less than men in similar occupations.

Answer to Question 2

An ideal response will:
1. Note that the president has the power to issue executive orders that do not require congressional approval, although they are subject to challenge.
2. Explain that the president has the power of executive privilege, which allows the president to keep executive communications confidential, especially if they relate to national security.
3. Identify that the president can also exercise the power of impoundment, which allows the president to stop an agency from spending funds previously authorized and appropriated by Congress.