Executive-_Executive_Branch_Powers_Notes.pptx

Executive Branch Powers

The powers granted to the President by the Constitution to execute laws and manage the executive branch.

Executive Power

The authority held by the President to manage the country's affairs, including oversight of the Cabinet and executive departments.

Appointment Powers

The President's authority to nominate federal judges, ambassadors, and Cabinet heads, requiring Senate approval.

Advice and Consent

Constitutional requirement that the President must receive the Senate's approval for certain appointments.

Executive Orders

Directives issued by the President that have the force of law without needing to be passed by Congress.

Diplomatic Powers

The authority of the President to negotiate treaties and represent the U.S. to foreign nations.

Military Powers

The President's role as commander in chief, including short-term military engagements, but only Congress can declare war.

War Powers Resolution

A law that mandates the President to consult Congress before using military force and to withdraw forces after 60 days unless Congress approves.

Judicial Powers

The President's ability to grant pardons and reprieves, affecting the punishment status of individuals.

Chief Citizen

The role of the President in representing the people and performing ceremonial duties.

Electoral Mandate

The authority derived from the people's approval of the President and their policies, often conveyed through elections.

Changes in Presidency

The shift in power dynamics where the presidency has gained more authority, especially in foreign affairs, over time.