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Annual speech outlining the President's agenda.
State of the Union Address
Vice President assumes office upon President's vacancy.
Vice Presidential Succession
Non-political responsibilities of the President.
Symbolic Duties
Mismatch between presidential promises and actual powers.
Double Expectations Gap
Includes veto, signing statements, and State of the Union.
Legislative Powers
Authority to reject legislation, overridden by 2/3 vote.
Presidential Veto
House majority vote, Senate 2/3 majority for conviction.
Impeachment Process
Nominating judges for federal courts and Supreme Court.
Judicial Appointments
Symbolic, unifying role of the President.
Head of State
Authority derived from the U.S. Constitution.
Constitutional Powers
Top military officer and civilian head of forces.
Commander in Chief
Two four-year terms, established by 22nd Amendment.
Presidential Term Limits
President as leader of the political party.
Political Role
Supports a strong, energetic executive branch.
Hamiltonian View
Directives for executive branch actions and policies.
Executive Orders
Negotiates treaties and executive agreements with nations.
Chief Foreign Policy Maker
Body that elects the President, modified by 12th Amendment.
Electoral College
Order of officials succeeding the President.
Presidential Succession
Focuses on limited executive authority and checks.
Madisonian View
Clarifications on the constitutionality of signed bills.
Signing Statements
Oversees federal agencies and implements national policy.
Chief Administrator
Political leader and resource allocator.
Head of Government
Grounds for impeachment defined in the Constitution.
High Crimes and Misdemeanors
Authority vested in the President by Article II.
Executive Power
Used to encourage compromise in Congress.
Veto Threat