Domestic Policy
What's the difference between and executive order and a law?
Executive order - made by president, instructions on how to interpret law, can be undone by next president
law - passed by congress and are permanent/ can be amended
What is an executive agreement?
A form of treaty made by the president that does not require senate approval
What are Domestic Powers?
What are Foreign Powers?
Powers inside the country
Powers for interacting with foreign countries.
What is the Main job of the president?
To tell government and people how to interpret the laws and to enforce the laws.
How was the president's role in domestic policy before the civil war?
Not involved. Left it to congress.
The two presidential powers used in Foreign Policy?
Chief Diplomat & Commander in Chief
What are statutory powers?
Why or What is Two Year Presidency?
When after two years, Congress becomes the opposing party, making it difficult to pass bills in the president's party's favor.
What can congress do to limit the president's ability to make war? Why isn't often done?
They can take away military funds but is not done often because doing this puts American troops at risk.
Why is the president described as a unitary executive?
Because they have authority over all executive decisions
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What does the Vice President do?
Does tasks the President doesn't want, takes over if President dies.
How many Heads of Departments are there?
15
What presidential roles are an example of foreign policy?
Chief Diplomat and Commander in Chief
What caused the Presidents role to grow in power?
Crises like the great depression and WWII, where acting quickly was crucial. Threats need to be dealt quickly in the present.