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Presidential Powers Mr Raymond
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Powers and Duties of the President
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Chief Executive Officer of the United States
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Chief Executive -Head of the Executive Branch -Bureaucracy (all
the people who work for the government) Needs people to help him
rule -Duties -Carry Out the Laws Makes people follow Congress laws
-Issue Executive Orders--Term for orders given by the President in
order to carry out his duties as Chief Executivethe orders have the
same force as law -Appoint Government Officials Cabinet, judges,
ambassadors As the Chief Executive, it is the Presidents
responsibility to make sure that all people in America are
following Congress laws. Doing this, though, requires a lot of work
and a lot of people. Therefore, MILLIONS of people work in the
Executive Branch as part of the Federal Bureaucracy.
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The Order of Presidential Succession The Vice President The
Speaker of the House The President pro tempore of the Senate
Members of the presidents cabinet in the order in which their
departments were created
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Powers and Duties of the President - Appointments Appoints
Cabinet Officers, Ambassadors, Supreme Court Justices and Federal
Judges Must be confirmed by Senate
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Powers and Duties of the President Administers the Federal
Bureaucracy 2.65 million+ employees
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Powers and Duties of the President The State of the Union
Address
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Madam Speaker, Vice President Cheney, members of Congress,
distinguished guests, and fellow citizens: The rite of custom
brings us together at a defining hour -- when decisions are hard
and courage is needed. We enter the year 2007 with large endeavors
underway, and others that are ours to begin. In all of this, much
is asked of us. We must have the will to face difficult challenges
and determined enemies -- and the wisdom to face them together.
Some in this chamber are new to the House and the Senate -- and I
congratulate the Democrat majority. Congress has changed, but not
our responsibilities. Each of us is guided by our own convictions
-- and to these we must stay faithful. Yet we're all held to the
same standards, and called to serve the same good purposes: To
extend this nation's prosperity; to spend the people's money
wisely; to solve problems, not leave them to future generations; to
guard America against all evil; and to keep faith with those we
have sent forth to defend us Our job is to make life better for our
fellow Americans, and to help them to build a future of hope and
opportunity -- and this is the business before us tonight.
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This is a decent and honorable country -- and resilient, too.
We've been through a lot together. We've met challenges and faced
dangers, and we know that more lie ahead. Yet we can go forward
with confidence -- because the State of our Union is strong, our
cause in the world is right, and tonight that cause goes on. God
bless. See you next year. Thank you for your prayers.
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Powers of the President
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Delegated Powers in the Constitution Section 2. Clause 1: The
President shall be Commander in Chief of the Army and Navy of the
United States, and of the Militia of the several States, when
called into the actual Service of the United States; he may require
the Opinion, in writing, of the principal Officer in each of the
executive Departments, upon any Subject relating to the Duties of
their respective Offices, and he shall have Power to grant
Reprieves and Pardons for Offences against the United States,
except in Cases of Impeachment. Clause 2: He shall have Power, by
and with the Advice and Consent of the Senate, to make Treaties,
provided two thirds of the Senators present concur; and he shall
nominate, and by and with the Advice and Consent of the Senate,
shall appoint Ambassadors, other public Ministers and Consuls,
Judges of the supreme Court, and all other Officers of the United
States, whose Appointments are not herein otherwise provided for,
and which shall be established by Law: but the Congress may by Law
vest the Appointment of such inferior Officers, as they think
proper, in the President alone, in the Courts of Law, or in the
Heads of Departments. Clause 3: The President shall have Power to
fill up all Vacancies that may happen during the Recess of the
Senate, by granting Commissions which shall expire at the End of
their next Session.
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Commander and Chief Commands all of the armed forces
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Commander in Chief -Leader of the Armed Forces Used to back up
the nations foreign policy goals -Duties -Command Our Troops Only
President can order troops into battle War Powers Resolution:
President must notify Congress within 48 hours of battle Troops
sent home in 60 days without Congressional approval -Picks Military
Leaders Although the President is Commander-in- Chief of the Armed
Forces, making him the highest-ranking officer of the U.S.
Military, he must share his military powers with Congress.
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Chief Legislator Proposer of the legislative agenda Recommends
laws to Congress Approves or Vetoes bills
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Powers and Duties of the President Approves and Vetoes
Legislation
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Legislative Leader -Tries to get laws passed that benefit the
nation as well as his Party outlined in platform/State of the Union
Address -Economic leader in legislative role Describes what
programs he wants nations money spent on -Uses Presidential
Influence --State of the Union Speech-- Speech given by the
President each year to describe the situation of the nation and the
speech is required by the Constitution -Uses the media As the
Legislative Leader, the Presidents main goal is to get the laws
that he and his political party want passed through Congress. The
President also tries to influence the budget to get money for his
programs and laws. He outlines these goals every year for Congress
during his State-of-the-Union address.
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Chief Financial Planner Head of the Executive Branch of U.S.
Government Prepares the Budget Recommends laws to help the
community
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Powers and Duties of the President - Budget Prepares annual
budget for Congressional approval
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Chief of State Ceremonial head of the U.S. Government from the
President
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Chief of State -Is the symbolic leader of the nation -Meets
foreign leaders -Make patriotic speeches and visits 4 th of July
Christmas -mostly symbolic gestures The President made telephone
calls to members of the Armed Forces who are stationed overseas, or
who have recently returned from overseas locations, to wish them a
Merry Christmas, and to thank them for their service to our
Nation.
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Powers and Duties of the President Chief Diplomat Negotiates
Treaties October 26, 1994 Peace Treaty Signing: Prime Minister
Yitzhak Rabin, President Bill Clinton, King Hussein of Jordan
Treaty - a formal agreement between two or more states in reference
to peace, alliance, commerce, or other international
relations.
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Chief Diplomat -Deals with Foreign Governments -Duties
-Appoints Ambassadors w/Senate Approval People who represent the
U.S. in foreign nations -Make Treaties w/Senate Approval Formal
agreements with other nations -Act as Mediator between Nations
Solves problems between nations President George W. Bush shows
President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf of the Republic of Liberia the view
of the White House South Lawn and the monuments beyond, following
their meeting in the Oval Office. President Sirleaf is Africas
first elected female head of state.
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Judicial Powers Appoints federal Judges Grants
reprieves/Pardons
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Chief of Party leader of a political party helps the party
raise money Campaigns for party members
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Party Leader -Is the Visible leader of his political party and
Pursues policies favorable to his party goals Platform,
State-of-the-Union -uses patronage system the patronage system
gives out govt positions to those people who gave support to the
candidate and share their ideas -gives endorsements in campaigns- -
Process where famous or influential people give their support to
someone who is seeking office President endorses other members of
his political party As the Party Leader, the President can use his
political power and political fame to endorse other candidates from
his political party. Here, President Bush endorses Elizabeth Dole
for Republican Senator from North Carolina.
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Chief Citizen Representative of the American People
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End of Course Question What is the Presidents role when they
help someone campaign for a Senate seat? a. Chief Executive b.
Legislative Leader c. Head of State d. Party Leader
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End of Course Question In what role is the President termed the
living symbol of the nation? a. Chief of State b. Chief Executive
c. Chief Diplomat d. Commander in Chief
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End of Course Question A cabinet department head is appointed
by the President but must be confirmed by which of the following?
a. House of Representatives b. Senate c. House and the Senate d.
Executive Office of the President (EOP)
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EOC Question Which of the following cabinet departments was
formed during President George W. Bushs presidency, after the
events of September 11, 2001? a. Department of Interior b.
Department of Veterans Affairs c. Department of Education d.
Department of Homeland Security
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EOC Question Although the cabinet is not mentioned in the
United States Constitution, it has become an important part of the
Executive Office of the President (EOP) through which of the
following that was established by George Washington? a. a law b. an
amendment c. a custom d. a demand
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End of Course Question How does a President fulfill the role of
economic leader? a. by planning the federal budget b. by meeting
with foreign leaders c. by negotiating treaties d. by leading the
armed forces
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End of Course Question Which of the following powers does the
United States Constitution give the President? a. declaring war b.
appointing judges c. declaring laws unconstitutional d. suspending
Congress
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End of Course Question Which of the following best describes a
Presidents order to attack terrorist bases? a. military force used
as a foreign policy tool b. embargo against terrorists c. executive
agreement d. presidential power to grant amnesty
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End of Course Question Why has the role of Party Leader evolved
throughout the years as a significant role of the President? a. as
party leader the president can affect public opinion on his
accomplishments b. as party leader he helps maintain his parties
power c. as party leader he controls who gets elected from his
party d. as party leader he has control over legislation
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End of Course Question The United States Constitution gives the
Vice President which of the following powers? a. control the
Presidents choices over the cabinet b. advice the House of
Representatives on legislation c. be the Presidents chief of staff
d. lead the Senate but only vote when there is a tie
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End of Course Question The U.S. President must work with the
Senate in order to ensure which of the following? a. taxes are paid
and the federal budget is completed b. the Vice President and
Cabinet members accomplish their goals c. treaties he creates with
other nations are approved d. the armed forces complete their
assignments and secure the nation
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End of Course Question The roles of the Presidency of the
United States are not all listed in the Constitution of the United
States. Which role of the President is not named under Article II?
a. Party Leader b. Commander in Chief c. Legislative Leader d.
Chief Executive