Powers of the President
This power of the presidency to block the passing of a law that has made it through Congress
Veto
The role that allows the president to be in charge of the military
Commander-in-Chief
Who has to approve presidential appointments?
Senate
Define State of the Union Address
Speech given by the President to Congress outlining how the nation is doing in various measures. Used to promote the president's agenda and suggest legislation
Provide an example of a president using media to reach the people
D/N: Provide two (must be a different president and platform)
Trump Twitter
FDR fireside chats
JFK debate
How does the appointment process work?
The president picks out a candidate from a list, the candidate has extensive background checks performed, the are interrogated by a Senate committee, the the Senate at large, before they vote to confirm them
Through this role the president works with members of Congress to create/sign legislation, influence policy, and more.
D/N: Which president is most known for expanding this power of the presidency
Chief Legislator
D/N: Woodrow Wilson
What is the function of the War Powers Act of 1973?
It allowed Congress to force the President to pull troops out of conflict after 60 days
Define Bully Pulpit
D/N: Which president originated the term?
Using the office of the presidency to advance an agenda
D/N: Teddy Roosevelt
What is the main idea of fed 70
D/N: Who is the author
The need for a strong executive
D/N: Alexander Hamilton
What are Executive Orders? Describe two famous ones
Orders given by the president that have the same power as law.
The role that allows the president to enforce the laws passed by congress
Chief Executive
What limit does the 22nd amendment place on the president?
D/N: What limit does the 25th place?
Limits the president to two terms
D/N: Outlines presidential succession and how the president can be forced out of office if deemed incapable of carrying out duties
Define Pocket Veto
The president choosing to not sign a bill over the ten day span, coinciding with a break in congress leading to the bill dying
What is the function of the President's Cabinet, and how are its members chosen?
The President's Cabinet is in charge of enforcing laws relating to their department. They are chosen by the president and must be confirmed by the Senate
What is the difference between formal and informal powers. Provide 2 examples of each
Formal- In the Constitution. Ex. Execute laws, nominate officials, Commander-in-Chief, make treaties, pardon, Veto, State of the union,
Informal- Not in the Constitution. Ex. Executive Orders, Signing Statements, Executive Agreements, Bargaining and trying to push through legislation, sending troops into combat but not at war
What is the function of Chief Citizen
The president acts as the moral leader of America, modeling how people should behave
Describe two checks on the power of Executive Orders
Courts can block them
Legislative branch can write laws that nullify them
Define Executive Agreement
A deal that the president makes with another country similar to a treaty but does not need to be approved by Congress
Define Imperial Presidency and what is a pro and con of it
Stronger executive guided by a weaker Congress. president expands their power at the expense of the other branches
The president can get stuff done more effectively and efficiently
President can go against the will of the people
become too powerful
Name and define 4 judicial powers of the president
Pardon- Forgiveness for a crime
Amnesty- Pardon for a large group
Reprieve- Postpone a sentence
Commutation- Lighten a sentence
What is a similarity and difference between the roles of Chief of State and Chief Diplomat
Both represent the country
Chief of State is more ceremonial
Chief Diplomat helps create foreign policy and deals with other nations
Describe 4 checks the other branches have on the President
Congress has to approve nominations
Congress can declare war
Congress has to sign treaties
Judicial branch can declare presidential actions unconstitutional
Congress has the Power of the Purse
Congress can override vetoes
Define Executive Privilege and provide an example
The ability for the president to hide information from Congress deemed important to national security
Nixon Watergate
Provide 3 examples of how Presidential power has expanded over time
Sending troops overseas
Executive Agreements and Orders
Budgetary Power
Executing laws as they see fit
Chief Legislator