AP Gov FRQ the presidency

Explain the rise and fall of the line item veto as a presidential power

during the Clinton administration, Congress granted the line item veto, which statutorily allowed the president to strike out specific line items on a appropriation bills, while allowing the rest of the bill to become law. The next year, the Supreme Court decided the line item veto was unconstitutional as it violated the constitutional separation of powers.

Define signing statements and discuss its use by George W Bush and Obama

a signing statement is a written message by president upon signing a bill. George W. Bush‘s usage of the signing statement was controversial, as it was perceived that he was modifying the intent of the law by asserting unconstitutional legislative authority. Obama use sending statements to object congress‘s attempt to construct his efforts to close Guanatanama Bay facilities.

discuss the importance and key powers of the president’s role as chief economist

The present has many tools to influence the countries economy. By creating/submitting a budget to Congress he shapes where tax dollars are spent and set the economic priorities of the legislative agenda. The president also appoints the federal reserve board chair and select cabinet members in economically significant departments, influencing national economic priorities

compare and contrast the presidential functions and responsibilities as chief executive and chief of state

as chief executive, the president appoints numerous officials well as chief of state, the president serves as a symbolic leader of the nation. In both cases the president serves as the focus of national leadership.

outline the chief rules and functions of the vice president in the administration

first in the line of succession constructs a balance ticket performs ceremonial function, sometimes takes on more substantive responsibilities, depending on their skills and the needs from the administration. They are often chosen based off of previous experience, such as Al Gore, DC experience and Dick Cheney foreign policy experience.

describe the structure and primary functions of the executive office of the president

The EOP, which often acts as a launchpad for presidential policy implementation has many offices. These officers assist the president in day-to-day presidential responsibilities and assist the first lady and vice president the offices include the WHO, national security office and Office of Management and Budget

identify the members and composition of the national security council

The president shares the NSC. Other members include the vice president, secretary of defense, secretary of State, secretary of treasury and the assistant for the national security affairs who is responsible for day-to-day affairs in the staff.

outline the origins and passage of the 25th amendment

The origins of the 25th amendment were Garfield shooting Wilson’s illness and Kennedys assassination though the ladder is what sent it into immediate attention. The 25th amendment allows a vice president to notify Congress with a majority of the cabinet and allows the vice president to become active president, if the president is unfit to serve.

discussed the role played by approval ratings in shaping presidential agency

approval ratings are used to encourage adoption of ex executive policies and to maximize influence of their bully pulpit leading to greater control over national policy. The ratings are normally highest over the honeymoon period.

describe and discuss the process of presidential impeachment

Impeachment is the power of the House of Representatives to formally accuse the president of crimes and is a crucial check on presidential power. If a majority of the House of Representatives vote to impeach, they forward the articles of impeachment to the Senate for trial.