Powers of the President

Executive Diplomatic Military Legislative Judicial Types of Powers Executive Diplomatic Military Legislative Judicial

Executive Powers Those powers needed to enforce, administer, or carry out the law “I do solemnly swear that I will faithfully execute the Office of the President…” The Oath of Office

Executive Powers Ordinance Power the power to issue Executive Orders Executive Orders have the force of law, but are not passed by Congress

Executive Powers 2. Appointment Power The power to appoint most of the top ranking officials in the Federal Government Requires the consent of the Senate

Executive Powers 3. Removal Power the power to dismiss an official does NOT require the Senate’s consent

Diplomatic Powers Make Treaties Must be approved by 2/3 vote in the Senate Have the force of law Continue until Congress passes a law ending them

Diplomatic Powers Executive Agreement Pact between the President and the head of a foreign State Do NOT need the Senates approval Only apply to that President

Diplomatic Powers Recognition Power Recognition—acknowledges the legal existence of a country Persona non grata (an unwelcome person)—can ask a foreign ambassador to leave the U.S.

Military Powers 1. Commander in Chief Civilian head of our military Make undeclared wars Limitation: War Powers Resolution passed by Congress

Military Powers 2. Wartime Powers Increased power during war Fight Undeclared wars Rationing Take over industries

Military Powers War Powers Resolution The President must report to Congress within 48 hours of committing troops Combat must end within 60 days unless Congress agrees to extend it Congress may end the combat any time by passing a “resolution”

Legislative Powers Power to Recommend Laws Wall St. Bailout Veto Power                                                                          Power to Recommend Laws Wall St. Bailout Veto Power Partial Birth Abortion bill Call Special Sessions of Congress

Judicial Powers Pardons Legal forgiveness for a crime                                                                          Pardons Legal forgiveness for a crime Ford pardoned Nixon for his involvement in Watergate

Judicial Powers 2. Reprieves Postponement of a sentence Commutation                                                                          2. Reprieves Postponement of a sentence Commutation Reduce the length of a sentence or amount of a fine

Judicial Powers 4. Amnesty                                                                          4. Amnesty A blanket pardon offered to a group of law violators Carter to the Vietnam draft dodgers

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