Chapter 14 (p. 400) Presidency in action (Details to chapter 13)

I. Article II A.Power comes from two phrases in Const. 1. The oath of office 2. The quote “the executive power shall vested in a President of the United Sts.

Article II B. Powers listed in Constitution for Pres. 1. Commander-in-chief 2. Makes treaties 3. Approves or vetoes acts of Congress 4. Calls special sessions of Congress 5. Sends and receives ambassadors 6. “Takes care that the laws be faithfully executed” (oath of office) (Nothing here makes for a strong president)

II. Growth of Presidential Power A.Unity of President (there is only one Pres.) there are 535 members who must agree before they act. Pres. can just act. B.Nation’s complex economic and social life. People demand gov’t take a more active role and Pres. took leadership in health, education, employment, and civil rights.

II. Growth of Presidential Power C. Carrying out laws Congress passes: Congress passes laws that are just outlines for programs that the Pres. has to fill in details to carry out. Examples: Healthcare bill Stimulus Bill Border Security Bill: 50 m.

II. Growth of Presidential Power D. Crisis: President needs to take immediate action during emergencies

II. Growth of Presidential Power E. Use of the mass media to hold public’s attention and so build support for his policies and actions.

RESULTS OF GROWTH OF POWER The Imperial Presidency 1.Definition: The president taking actions without consulting Congress. Acting in secrecy 2.Dangerous because? It means the Pres. isolated and unaccountable to Congress.

Chapter 14: Sec 2 (p.405) Executive Powers A.Executive Orders: Directives that have the effect of law. 1. Implied from the Constitution to carry out the powers given the Pres. 2. Ex: Japanese internment

Chapter 14: Sec 2 (p.405) B. Presidential Appointment power: Must be able to appoint loyal subordinates to assit the President in carrying out his job. 1. Categories of appts: a. Diplomats and ambassadors,

1. Categories of presidential appts. b. Cabinet members: Sec. of Defense Homeland Security Chuck Hagel Jeh Johnson

1. Categories of presidential appts. c. Heads of independent agencies Head of Federal Reserve C. I. A Janet Yellen John Brennan

1. Categories of presidential appts. d. Federal Judges

1. Categories of presidential appts. e. Officers of the armed forces Mike Mullen: Chairman

Chapter 14 sec 3 p. 412 Diplomatic and Military Powers I. Diplomatic power: A. Treaty-making power 1. Senate advises and consents with 2/3rds 2. Ratified when Pres notifies other party. We made a separate treaty with Germany because Senate would not approve Versailles Treaty 3. Latest enacted is law.

Diplomatic and Military Powers B. Executive Agreements: agreements between heads of states. When either party leaves office so does the Agreement

Diplomatic and Military Powers C. Power of Recognition: President recognizes existence of a country and its government.

Diplomatic and Military Powers D. Persona Non Grata: To show displeasure towards a foreign country President can oust diplomats or ambassadors. Other countries can do this to the U.S. also. Chavez threatens to kick out the U.S.

Diplomatic and Military Powers II. Commander in Chief A. War Powers Act of Pres must notify Cong. w/in 48 hrs. of sending troops if U.S. is attacked. 2. Any commitment must end w/in 60 days with a 30 day withdrawal deadline. (90 days total) unless Cong. approve 3. None of this applies if Con approves or declares war

2. Who does this Law make Commander-in-Chief? 3. Will the Supreme Court support the law?