POLS Presidency

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Has the power of the presidency increased, decreased, or remained the same since 1900?

Increased significantly

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What American Institutions have allowed presidential power to grow?

Congress and SCOTUS

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Where does the president’s “inherent powers” come from in the Constitution?

The Vesting Clause

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What clause grants the president “inherent” powers?

Article II Vesting Clause

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\What is the “Stewardship Theory” of the Presidency?

Empowers the president to act without the explicit authority of Congress if he deems it as the public interest.

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The significance of Youngstown Sheet and Tube Co. vs. Sawyer (1951)

-Truman claimed emergency powers to seize control of the nation’s steel mills

-Truman’s actions rejected by SCOTUS

-Case upheld the potential Constitutionality of Executive Orders

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What was the last U.S. war where Congress actually declared war?

World War II

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What is the War Powers Act of 1973?

-must inform Congress within 48 hours of deployment troops

-Limits deployment to 60 days unless Congress explicitly gives its approval.

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How do presidents view the Constitutionality of the War Powers Act?

Presidents question it.