AP Gov 2.4

What is the Policy Agenda?

What laws the president will work on when he is elected

what is formal vs. informal powers

What helps get the policy agenda enacted

1. Formal: listed in Article 2

2. Informal: Powers not in Article 2 but exist due to the nature of executive power

What is the Formal Powers?

1. Veto

2. Commander & Chief of armed forces

3. Appointing Ambassadors

4. Negotiating Treaties

5. Grating Pardons

6. Appointing SC Judges

What is a veto?

when POTUS vetos a bill

What can override a veto?

the 2/3 vote made by both houses

How long can POTUS take to sign a bill?

10 days

What is the Pocket Veto?

When Congress adjourns (ends session) before the 10 days are up & POTUS is able to sign the bill

What are the Informal Powers?

1. Bargaining & Persuasion (persuading the public)

2. Executive orders (laws indignant federal agencies)

3. Signing statements (how he or she interprets the law/how they intend to execute it)

4. Executive Agreement (agreement between POTUS and another head of State [not a formal treaty])