AP Gov Chapter 13 Notes pg 1-5

President Requirements

must be a natural born citizen

must be at least 35 years old

been a US resident for 14 years

Most common previous occupation of Presidents

Lawyer

Average age of presidents

54

How many times has the House of Representatives had to decided Presidential Elections

Two times: 1800 and 1824.

What did the 12th Amendment do?

Established the procedure for electing the President and Vice President, requiring electors to cast separate votes for each.

Chief of State

Presidential role where they serve as the ceremonial leader of a nation, representing the country at official functions and embodying the values and traditions of the state

Chief Executive

Presidential role responsible for enforcing laws, overseeing the federal administration, and managing the executive branch of government

Who can the President appoint and remove

Cabinet jobs, federal judgeships, agency heads, and about 2000 smaller jobs

Who do most federal employees hold allegiance to

Congressional committees or interest groups

Pardon rules for President

The President can pardon anyone for any offense except impeachment and can pardon them before, during, or after trial

Commander in Chief

President is in charge of the army and the navy

Who orders nuclear force?

The President

Who has the power to declare war

Congress

War Powers Resolution

The President must consult with Congress before sending forces into action

Chief Diplomat

the constitution gives the president power to recognize foreign governments, make treaties, and make special agreements with other heads of state that do not require Congressional approval

Who nominates ambassadors?

The President

Diplomatic Recognition

the power to recognize or refuse to recognize foreign governments

Treaties

the President can negotiate treaties with other nations but they must be approved by 2/3 of Congress

Executive Agreements

Agreements between the heads of multiple different countries

Chief Legislator

Presidents must recommend legislation that they judge necessary to Congress

Power of Persuasion

president writes to, telephones, and meets with Congressional leaders and the public to influence their opinion

Veto

The President can reject a bill from being signed where it is then sent back to Congress and needs a 2/3 vote to overturn the veto

Line-Item Veto

Type of veto where the President can veto certain parts of a bill and make the other parts law

Constitutional Powers

Powers that the basis of is in the Constitution

Statutory Powers

Presidential powers established by Congress

Inherent Powers

Presidential powers that are loosely hinted at by the Constitution