AP Gov 2.4
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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
Formal: listed in Article 2
Informal: Powers not in Article 2 but exist due to the nature of executive power
What is the Formal Powers?
Veto
Commander & Chief of armed forces
Appointing Ambassadors
Negotiating Treaties
Grating Pardons
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?
Bargaining & Persuasion (persuading the public)
Executive orders (laws indignant federal agencies)
Signing statements (how he or she interprets the law/how they intend to execute it)
Executive Agreement (agreement between POTUS and another head of State [not a formal treaty])
