The Executive Branch
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23 Terms
Chief of State
Symbolic leader, represents the people
Chief Executive
Holds the most powerful office in the world
Chief Administrator
Heads the executive branch, oversees bureaucracy
Chief Diplomat
Shapes foreign policy, national spokesperson
Commander in Chief
Leads all armed forces, dominates military affairs
Chief Legislator
Influences Congressional agenda, suggests legislation
Party Chief
Leads the controlling party, influences policies
Chief Citizen
Represents national interests, prioritizes public good
Formal Qualification
Requirements: natural-born citizen, 35 years old, 14 years US residency
22nd Amendment
Limits presidents to two full terms in office
Pay and Benefits
Fixed salary of $400,000, $50,000 expenses, stable throughout term
Succession
Plan for filling presidential vacancy, formalized by 25th Amendment
22nd Amendment
limits presidents to two full terms in office
The Vice Presidency
Influential role, presides over Senate, balances the ticket
Election of the President
Involves political platform, keynote address, and electoral college
Electoral College; Flaws in the Electoral College & Proposed Reforms
Indirect voting system, electors choose president and VP; Flaws include Potential for popular vote winner to lose, winner-takes-all system; proposed reforms include proportional plan, direct popular election, national bonus plan
Expressed Presidential Power
Includes commander-in-chief role, treaty-making, veto, pardons
Why Presidential Power has Grown
Attributed to single presidency, strong personalities, media, loose executive power definition
The Stewardship Theory
Advocates for a strong executive working with Congress
Imperial Presidency
Concept of an overpowering president ignoring Congress
The Ordinance Power
Allows president to issue executive orders with legal force
The Appointment Power
President appoints top officials, Senate approval required
War Powers Resolution Act
Limits president's war-making abilities, requires congressional approval