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Article II

Article II

Sets the power of the executive branch in the office of the president of the United States, lays out the procedures for electing and removing the president, and establishes the president's powers and responsibilities.

Constitutional (delegated) powers

Powers explicitly  given to the President by the Constitution. Some examples include nominating officials, make treaties, nominate judges, recommend legislation to congress

Take Care Clause

In Article II section 3 of the constitution the duties of the president, it says “[The pres is required] to “‘take Care that the Laws be faithfully executed.’”

20th Amendment

moved the beginning and ending of the terms of the president and vice president from March 4 to January 20,

22nd Amendment

“No person shall be elected to the office of the President more than twice” and “and no person who has held the office of President, or acted as President, for more than two years of a term to which some other person was elected President shall be elected to the office of the President more than once.”

25th Amendment

“In case of the removal of the President from office or of his death or resignation, the Vice President shall become President.”

Veto

A power given to the president to deny passage of a bill to become a law. Can be overridden by ⅔ vote by the House and Senate.

pocket veto

An automatic veto that occurs on a bill when the President receives a bill and doesn’t sign it but Congress has been adjourned for a ten-day period

head of state

Role of President. As Head of State serves as public face and head of country. The role of the head of state is primarily representative, serving to symbolize the unity and integrity of the state at home and abroad. (face of U.S.)

chief executive

Implement policy, supervise the executive branch of government, prepare an executive budget for submission to the legislature, and appoint and remove executive officials.

chief diplomat

power to negotiate with foreign governments

Commander in Chief

“very broad powers, including the power to deploy American forces abroad and commit them to military operations when the President deems such action necessary to maintain the security and defense of the United States.”

chief legislator

the power to approve or veto laws that are passed by Congress.

chief of party

the president acts as the leader of their political party and supports other governmental candidates who support the same policys. provides leadership in overall managment in projects of party

chief guardian of the economy

Analyzing information on economic developments and trends. The president is concerned with such things as unemployment, high prices, taxes, business profits, and the general prosperity of the country. The president does not control the economy, but is expected to help it run smoothly.

appointment power

Gives the president and executive the power to appoint federal officials

recess appointment

President to make temporary appointments when the Senate is not in session

executive orders

Regulations to run the government and direct bureaucracy

executive agreement

an international agreement, usually regarding routine administrative matters not warranting a formal treaty

state of the union

message from the President to Congress, usually given once a year in January or February. Message usually talks about the US status and provides policy proposals for upcoming legislative year.

executive privilege

The privilege of withholding information in the public interest

War Powers Resolution

The President can send troops into action but must notify congress within 48 hours of employment . Congress gets 60 days to respond. Prohibits armed forces from remaining for more than 60 days until congress declares war. President has 30 days to make exit strategy if they are denied employment.

U.S. vs Nixon

Ruled that The President cannot shield himself from producing evidence in a criminal prosecution based on the doctrine of executive privilege, therefore making him give Congress the tapes.

Executive Office of the President (EOP)

Group of agencies that work most closely with the president. “responsibility for tasks ranging from communicating the President's message to the American people to promoting our trade interests abroad”. Directly advise the president. Offices under EOP include White House office, national security council, office of managment and budget, etc.

Cabinet

To advise the President on any subject they may require relating to the duties of each member's respective office.

White House Staff

president's most trusted aides, the counselor to the president, a number of senior advisors, and top officials who work with the president in the areas of foreign policy, the economy, national health care, the media, and defense (aka presidents trusted advisors)

Office of Management and budget

oversees performance of federal agencies and runs federal budget (executive budget). Falls under EOP. Helps to implement presidents vison

Honeymoon period

A period of time at the beginning of president's term in office. Easier to initiate polices because the presidents approval is highest.

Lame duck period

“any meeting of Congress after election day, but before the next Congress convenes the following January,” When president who has lost an election or has ended a second term is still in office before the new president serves.

Difference between executive order and executive agreement

Similarities between them: President doesn't need congressional approval and can implement them quickly, still subject to checks and balances  Differences: Executive agreements are always foreign and executive orders are domestic

Federalist 70

a single executive (led by one person as president, rather than several people acting as a council) is the best form for the executive branch of the United States.

bully pulpit

Job title gets peoples attention