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Article 2 establishes what

structure, roles, and powers of the executive branch

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Constitutional Qualifications to become President

Native born citizen, 35 years old, 14 year US residency

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Unwritten qualifications to become president

white, married male, protestant, affiliated with a major political party, military service is beneficial, public speaking skills, over average height, college educated and many hold law degrees, prior government experience

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why was the 22nd amendment ratified

so presidents wouldn’t serve unlimited terms

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3 VP duties

presiding over senate, becomes president if current president is unable to serve, assigned duties by the president

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line of presidential succession

VP, speaker of the house, president pro-tempore, cabinet members

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presidential inherent powers

issue executive orders, to take military action without a declaration of war, and to conduct foreign policy initiatives

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When have the president's inherent powers been expanded successfully?

President's inherent powers expanded during national crises, notably WWII under FDR for economic and military management, and post-9/11 under George W. Bush for national security.

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inherent powers prevented from expanding

Lyndon B Johnson and the War Powers Act of 1973

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What is executive privilege?

The right of the president and high-level officials to withhold information from Congress, the courts, and the public, often for national security or to protect sensitive communications.

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mandate and political agenda

A mandate indicates significant electoral support for a president, strengthening their position to implement policies and push legislation through Congress based on public backing.

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President's role as head of state

The president represents the nation and performs ceremonial duties, such as greeting foreign dignitaries and hosting state dinners, symbolizing national unity and continuity.

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President's role as chief executive

The president is the chief executive of the federal government, responsible for enforcing laws and managing the executive branch.

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Executive orders used in the past

Abraham Lincoln's Executive Order 1 in 1862 for the War Department, FDR's significant use during WWII for military and economic management, including the Civilian Conservation Corps, and Barack Obama's orders addressing immigration and climate change.

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President's role as commander in chief

The president is the highest-ranking officer in the armed forces, responsible for military operations, directing action, deploying troops, and responding to national emergencies.

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presidents role as chief diplomat

deals with other countries tactfully, uses diplomatic communication, appoints ambassadors, recognizes representatives of other countries, accepts and greets foreign leaders, making treaties, signs executive agreements = foreign policy leader

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chief legislator

proposing on budget, recommending bills, signing bills, vetoing bills

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president as economic planner

deals with major economic decisions in our economy

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party leader

guides their political party and raising money for them and helping members get elected

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responsibilities of executive office of the president agencies

aiding the president in responsibilities laid out by the constitution

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15 cabinet members’ responsibilities

head the departments and advise the president

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white house office staff responsibilities

directing, managing, and overseeing policy development, daily operations, and staff activity

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why and how was the spoils system changed

pendleton act, promotes merit-based hiring/civil service system

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why has the federal bureaucracy changed in size

more people, more money, more problems

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