Power of the President
presidential powers that are not explicitly stated in the constitution but are implied by the necessary and proper clause
Implied Powers of the President
speech where president sets fourth programs, policies, and legislation that he wants congress to enact
State of the union address
Give an example of a ‘Checks and Balances’ on the president
president appoints all federal judges - legislative branch must approve appointments that the president makes OR the Senate must approve treaties that the president makes
the committee decides if the bill will move forward or not
Committee action
authority to enforce orders and ensure they are carried out as intended
Executive power
powers that are specifically given to the president in the constitution
Expressed Powers of the President
advise the president on American military affairs and foreign policy
National security council
hearing held by the Senate to decide whether to approve or reject candidates chosen by the president
Senate confirmation hearing
House debates the bill, and may add amendments. If a majority votes in favor of the bill, it goes to the Senate.
Floor action
advisers to the president, composed of the heads of the executive departments of the government.
The Cabinet
if the bill is not signed within 10 days by the President, the bill does not become a law
Pocket veto
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Even though the President controls the army, only congress has the power to _______.
declare war
If the House rejects any of the changes, the bill goes to a conference committee of members from both houses. It works out a compromise
Conference committee
a group of federal agencies supervised by directors or staffs that work directly with the president or a presidential assistant
The Executive Office
What is the president's role as chief executive
responsible for carrying out the nations laws
what are the 4 principle members of the NSC (national security council)
president, VP, secretaries of state, secretaries of defense
If a President is in power while his opposing party controls either or both houses of Congress, then it's hard for the president to ___________.
to execute large portions of his agenda
Both houses must approve changes made by the conference committee. If approved, the bill goes to the president.
Vote on Compromise
workers in the White House that help the president carry out his orders and do his job
White House Staff
What is the president's Executive privilege
the right to not hand over documents or testify on matters that are believed to be the executives branch confidential business
This was established by fdr in 1939 to oversee his new deal programs. It was created to provide the president with a general staff to help him direct the diverse activities of the executive branch
Executive office of the president
The President cannot ______ to either house of Congress. As a result, he is reliant upon sympathetic Senators and Representatives to legislate for him.
introduce legislation
If the president vetoes the bill, it can still become law if two thirds of both houses vote to override the veto
Vote to Override
special body made up of people selected by each of the states
Electoral college