Chapter 10 The Presidency. Roles of the President Chief of state Ceremonial head of government Chief executive Head of the executive branch (appointment/removal;
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Chapter 10The The
PresidencPresidencyy
Roles of the President Chief of state – Ceremonial head of government Chief executive – Head of the executive branch
(appointment/removal; reprieves and pardons) Commander in chief – Supreme commander of
military forces (War Powers Resolution – 48 hours reporting; 60 day limit)
Chief diplomat – Recognizes foreign governments; makes treaties and executive agreements; nominates, receives ambassadors
Chief legislator – Recommending legislation, lobbying, signing/veto
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Chief Legislator State of the Union Proposing legislation
Depends on party control in Congress Signing legislation Vetoing legislation
Requires a veto message Pocket veto (during Congressional
adjournment) Override requires 2/3 in House and
Senate
Vetoes
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adsworth Publishing / Thom
son Learning™
Presidential Legislative Success
Powers A = Constitutional Powers – Article 2
of the Constitution B = Statutory powers – powers
created by law A+B = Expressed powers Inherent powers – defined through
practice
Special Powers Emergency powers (fall under inherent powers)
Exercised during crisis Executive orders – (legislative power; have the
force of law) Enforce legislative statutes Enforce the Constitution or treaties with foreign nations Establish or modify rules and practices of executive
administrative agencies Executive privilege (another inherent power)
Right to withhold information from Congress Limits to presidential power= Impeachment for
abuses of power (“Treason, Bribery, or other high Crimes and Misdemeanors”)
Super-politician Party leaderPatronage (appointments;
support)Presidential constituenciesPublic approval“Going public”
Popularity
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Presidential Approval Ratings and Military Action
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Presidential Approval and Military Action, II
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Executive Organization Cabinet – advisory group; 15
cabinet secretaries (department heads) and attorney general
Executive Office of the President (EOP) – 10 staff agencies that assist the president. Most important include: White House Office (WHO) Council of Economic Advisors (CEA) Office of Management and Budget (OMB) National Security Council (NSC)
Line of Succession Table 10-1
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Discussion questions 1. What are the roles of the president?
Describe each of them.2. What are the sources of presidential
power?3. Does the president have too much
power relative to Congress?4. To what extent should presidents be
able to invoke executive privilege? 5. Should the president’s war making
powers be curbed?
Hot Links to Selected Internet Resources: Book’s Companion Site:
http://politicalscience.wadsworth.com/schmidtbrief2004
Wadsworth’s Political Science Site: http://politicalscience.wadsworth.com
The White House: http://www.whitehouse.gov
Inaugural Addresses of the Presidents of the United States: http://www.bartleby.com/124
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