Vocab
a list of subjects or issues to which government officials will agree to consider as part of public policymaking
Policy Agenda
The president uses their formal and informal powers to public policy supporting the list of things they ran on to get elected. The list of things they ran on to get elected and what they want to accomplish in office is referred to as
Policy Agenda
As chief executive the president can choose ambassadors, Supreme Court Justices, and cabinet members. This power is referred to as?
Appointment Power
Federalist 70 was written by
Alexander Hamilton
# of vetoes and executive orders
an informal power to allow the president to manage the federal government and are implied by the president's vested executive power or by power delegated by Congress
Executive Order
Powers of the president that are explicitly listed in the constitution
These people are typically personally loyal to the president
White House Staff
Federalist 70 argues for
a strong energetic executive
The perspective that the president should do nothing outside of what is specifically listed in the constitution
limited
informal power of the President for agenda setting that uses the media to influence public views about which policies are the most important
Bully Pulpit
This presidential power to negotiate and enter into agreements with other countries requires a 2/3 approval from the senate
Treaty Power
This presidential appointment carries the most weight as these people serve for life and can allow the president that appoints them to have an influence on public policy far beyond their time in office
Supreme Court Justices
Fed 70 argues for a single president because
a single president is better suited to make quick and efficient decisions
The perspective that the president should act on behalf of the people in every conceivable manner unless it is explicitly restricted by the consitution
Expansive
established presidential term limits and demonstrates concern about the expansion of presidential power
22nd Amendment
The senate can approve or reject certain presidential appointments with a 2/3 vote because the Constitution offers them the power of
Advice and Consent
Why does Fed 70 argue that more than one executive is bad?
Would lead to many disagreements
Take longer to do things
Wouldn't know who to hold accountable
Who becomes president if the president can no longer serve
VP
offers justification for a single executive by arguing a strong executive is 'essential to the protection of the country against foreign attacks, to the steady administration of the laws, to the protection of property, and to the security of liberty.'
Federalist 70
The president may issue one of these in order to influence how laws are enforced and interpreted by federal agencies
signing statement
What is something the senate can do respond to a presidential appointment they do not approve of, but have no power to reject
issue statements opposing the appointment
attack the appointee in the media
In Federalist 70 Hamilton states "there is always danger of difference of ______________"
Opinion
How has social media impacted presidential communication
Increases public engagement with the president
Allows president to control the narrative on a situation
Allows public to engage with the president in real-time
Can lead to more partisanship (polarization) and misinformation, as well as misinterpretation