Presidential Character

Evolution of the PresidentAP US Govt.

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Review Question: Review Question: a. Identify two Constitutional powers of Congress

b. Explain how each of the powers you identified in (a) limits/checks the power of the President

c. Identify one non-Constitutional power of Congressd. Explain how the power you identified in (c) limits/checks the power

of the President

Objective: Examine the history of the office of the President

Powers of the President…Pocket Constitution Out

I. Constitutional Framework

A. Elections/Terms1. 4 yr term

2. 22nd (10 yrs)

3. Article II Section I

B. Qualifications/Reqs

C. Succession Act of 1947 vs. 25th Amendment

D. Compensation (Constitution)

Powers of the President…Powers Defined: A.Commander in Chief

A. War Powers Resolution

B.Chief Administrator (State of the Union)

C.Chief Legislator1. Sign

2. Veto

3. Ignore

4. Signing Statements

Powers of the President…Powers Defined

A. Chief Diplomat1. Treaties

2. Ambassadors

B. Chief Jurist1. Federal Judges/Attorneys

C. Chief of State

Powers of the President…

Powers Denied

A.Illegal activities

B.Not expressly detailed

RESULT

INCREASED POWER

Powers of the President…II. Growing Power of the PresidencyA.Symbolic-Weak

B.Imperial Presidency-Inherent Powers1. Vesting Clause (2.1)

2. Oath of Office (2.1)

C.Inherent Power ExamplesA. Jefferson-Purchase

B. Lincoln-Suspend Habeas

C. FDR-Internment

D. Bush 43-Wire tapping

E. Obama-NSA phone records

Powers of the PresidentGrowing Power of the PresidentD. War Powers

1. Congress v. President (Constitution)

2. War Powers Resolution

E. Other Areas of Conflict

1. Confirmation

2. Executive Privilege

3. Executive Orders

4. Veto (Line Item Veto)

5. Budget & Spending

6. Signing Statements