Presidential Power

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Presidential Power Rossiter Description Other Descriptions Constitution Non- Constitution

Presidential Power Rossiter Description Leader of the Executive Branch Other Descriptions Constitution Non- Constitution

Presidential Power Rossiter Description Leader of the Executive Branch Other Descriptions Chief Executive Constitution Non- Constitution

Presidential Power Rossiter Description Leader of the Executive Branch Other Descriptions Chief Executive Chief Administrator Constitution Non- Constitution

Presidential Power Rossiter Description Leader of the Executive Branch Other Descriptions Chief Executive Chief Administrator Constitution “executive power” Non- Constitution

Presidential Power Article II SECTION 1 The executive Power shall be vested in a President of the United States of America.

Presidential Power Rossiter Description Leader of the Executive Branch Other Descriptions Chief Executive Chief Administrator Constitution “executive power” receiving reports Non- Constitution

Presidential Power SECTION 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,...

Presidential Power Rossiter Description Leader of the Executive Branch Other Descriptions Chief Executive Chief Administrator Constitution “executive power” receiving reports appointment Non- Constitution

Presidential Power SECTION 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.

Presidential Power

Rossiter Description Leader of the Executive Branch Other Descriptions Chief Executive Chief Administrator Constitution “executive power” receiving reports appointment Non- Constitution executive privilege

Presidential Power executive privilege - the power claimed by the President of the United States and other members of the executive branch to resist certain subpoenas and other interventions by the legislative and judicial branches of government U.S. v. Nixon

Presidential Power Rossiter Description Leader of the Executive Branch Other Descriptions Chief Executive Chief Administrator Constitution “executive power” receiving reports appointment Non- Constitution executive privilege 2.8 million employees

Presidential Power Rossiter Description Leader of the Executive Branch Other Descriptions Chief Executive Chief Administrator Constitution “executive power” receiving reports appointment Non- Constitution executive privilege 2.8 million employees, 15 depts.

Presidential Power Rossiter Description Leader of the Executive Branch Other Descriptions Chief Executive Chief Administrator Constitution “executive power” receiving reports appointment Non- Constitution executive privilege 2.8 million employees, 15 depts. Cabinet, EOP, White House Staff

Presidential Power The Obama Cabinet

Presidential Power 15 Cabinet Secretaries White House Chief of Staff Environmental Protection Agency (Administrator) Office of Management & Budget (Director) United States Trade Representative United States Ambassador to the United Nations Council of Economic Advisers (Chairman) The Obama Cabinet

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The Executive Office of the President The following entities exist within the Executive Office of the President: Council of Economic Advisers Council on Environmental Quality National Security CouncilNational Security Council and Homeland Security Council Office of Administration Office of Management and Budget Office of National Drug Control Policy Office of Science and Technology Policy Office of the United States Trade Representative Office of the Vice President

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Press Secretary

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National Security Advisor

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Rossiter Description Leader of the Forces of Peace and War Other Descriptions Constitution Non- Constitution

Presidential Power Rossiter Description Leader of the Forces of Peace and War Other Descriptions Commander-in-chief Constitution Non- Constitution

Presidential Power Rossiter Description Leader of the Forces of Peace and War Other Descriptions Commander-in-chief Constitution Commander-in-chief Non- Constitution

Presidential Power SECTION 2 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;

Presidential Power Rossiter Description Leader of the Forces of Peace and War Other Descriptions Commander-in-chief Constitution Commander-in-chief Non- Constitution War Powers Act

Presidential Power War Powers Resolution of 1973 Joint resolution of Congress Fulfill the intent of the Framers that military action be collective decision of the president and Congress In every possible instance the president shall consult with Congress before introducing U.S. armed into hostilities After such introduction the president shall notify Congress within 48 hours

Presidential Power War Powers Resolution of 1973 After such introduction shall consult with Congress regularly If Congress does not approve action, troops must be removed within 60 days An additional 30 days may be added to accommodate withdrawal of troops

Presidential Power Rossiter Description Leader of the Forces of Peace and War Other Descriptions Commander-in-chief Constitution Commander-in-chief Non- Constitution War Powers Act

Presidential Power Rossiter Description Leader of Congress Other Descriptions Constitution Non- Constitution

Presidential Power Rossiter Description Leader of Congress Other Descriptions Chief Legislator Constitution Non- Constitution

Presidential Power Rossiter Description Leader of Congress Other Descriptions Chief Legislator Constitution special sessions Non- Constitution

Presidential Power SECTION 3 he may, on extraordinary Occasions, convene both Houses, or either of them,

Presidential Power Rossiter Description Leader of Congress Other Descriptions Chief Legislator Constitution special sessions veto Non- Constitution

Presidential Power Article I SECTION 7 If any Bill shall not be returned by the President within ten Days (Sundays excepted) after it shall have been presented to him, the Same shall be a Law, in like Manner as if he had signed it, unless the Congress by their Adjournament prevent its Return, in which Case it shall not be a Law.

Presidential Power Article I SECTION 7 Every Order, Resolution, or Vote to which the Concurrence of the Senate and House of Representatives may be necessary (except on a question of Adjournment) shall be presented to the President of the United States; and before the Same shall take Effect, shall be approved by him, or being disapproved by him, shall be repassed by two thirds of the Senate and House of Representatives, according to the Rules and Limitations prescribed in the Case of a Bill.

Presidential Power Rossiter Description Leader of Congress Other Descriptions Chief Legislator Constitution special sessions veto State of the Union Non- Constitution

Presidential Power SECTION 3 He shall from time to time give to the Congress Information of the State of the Union, and recommend to their Consideration such Measures as he shall judge necessary and expedient;

Presidential Power Rossiter Description Leader of Congress Other Descriptions Chief Legislator Constitution special sessions Veto State of the Union Non- Constitution Executive order

Presidential Power Rossiter Description Leader of Congress Other Descriptions Chief Legislator Constitution special sessions Veto State of the Union Non- Constitution Executive order Recommend legislation

Presidential Power Rossiter Description Leader of Congress Other Descriptions Chief Legislator Constitution special sessions Veto State of the Union Non- Constitution Executive order Recommend legislation “honeymoon”

Presidential Power Rossiter Description Leader of Congress Other Descriptions Chief Legislator Constitution special sessions Veto State of the Union Non- Constitution Executive order Recommend legislation “honeymoon” prioritizing

Presidential Power Rossiter Description Leader of Congress Other Descriptions Chief Legislator Constitution special sessions Veto State of the Union Non- Constitution “bully pulpit”

Presidential Power Rossiter Description Leader of Congress Other Descriptions Chief Legislator Constitution special sessions Veto State of the Union Non- Constitution “bully pulpit” implementation

Presidential Power SECTION 3 he shall take Care that the Laws be faithfully executed, and shall Commission all the Officers of the United States.

Presidential Power Rossiter Description Leader of His Party Other Descriptions Constitution Non- Constitution

Presidential Power Rossiter Description Leader of His Party Other Descriptions Head of Party Constitution Non- Constitution

Presidential Power Rossiter Description Leader of His Party Other Descriptions Head of Party Constitution Non- Constitution coattails

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Rossiter Description Leader of His Party Other Descriptions Head of Party Constitution Non- Constitution Coattails Mid-term election pattern

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Rossiter Description Leader of Public Opinion Other Descriptions Constitution Non- Constitution

Presidential Power Rossiter Description Leader of Public Opinion Other Descriptions Chief Citizen Constitution Non- Constitution

Presidential Power Rossiter Description Leader of Public Opinion Other Descriptions Chief Citizen Constitution Non- Constitution Statements, speeches

Presidential Power Rossiter Description Leader of the Rituals of American Democracy Other Descriptions Constitution Non- Constitution

Presidential Power Rossiter Description Leader of the Rituals of American Democracy Other Descriptions Head of State Constitution Non- Constitution

Presidential Power Rossiter Description Leader of the Rituals of American Democracy Other Descriptions Head of State Constitution Non- Constitution Throw out first pitch

Presidential Power Rossiter Description Leader of the Rituals of American Democracy Other Descriptions Head of State Constitution Non- Constitution Throw out first pitch Pardon Thanksgiving Turkey

Presidential Power Rossiter Description Leader of the Rituals of American Democracy Other Descriptions Head of State Constitution Non- Constitution Host Easter egg hunt

Presidential Power Rossiter Description Leader of the Rituals of American Democracy Other Descriptions Head of State Constitution Non- Constitution Host Easter egg hunt Prayer Breakfast

Presidential Power Rossiter Description Leader of the Rituals of American Democracy Other Descriptions Head of State Constitution Non- Constitution Kennedy Center Honors

Presidential Power Rossiter Description Leader of Free Nations Other Descriptions Constitution Non- Constitution

Presidential Power Rossiter Description Leader of Free Nations Other Descriptions Chief Diplomat Constitution Non- Constitution

Presidential Power Rossiter Description Leader of Free Nations Other Descriptions Chief Diplomat Constitution Negotiate treaties Non- Constitution

Presidential Power SECTION 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;

Presidential Power Rossiter Description Leader of Free Nations Other Descriptions Chief Diplomat Constitution Negotiate treaties Receive ambassadors Non- Constitution

Presidential Power SECTION 3 he shall receive Ambassadors and other public Ministers;

Presidential Power Rossiter Description Leader of Free Nations Other Descriptions Chief Diplomat Constitution Negotiate treaties Receive ambassadors Appoint ambassadors Non- Constitution

Presidential Power Rossiter Description Leader of Free Nations Other Descriptions Chief Diplomat Constitution Negotiate treaties Receive ambassadors Appoint ambassadors Non- Constitution Executive agreement

Presidential Power Rossiter Description Leader of Free Nations Other Descriptions Chief Diplomat Constitution Negotiate treaties Receive ambassadors Appoint ambassadors Non- Constitution Executive agreement NATO

Presidential Power Rossiter Description Other Descriptions Crisis Manager Constitution Non- Constitution

Presidential Power Rossiter Description Other Descriptions Crisis Manager Constitution Non- Constitution September 11, 2001

Presidential Power Rossiter Description Other Descriptions Crisis Manager Constitution Non- Constitution September 11, 2001 Hurricane Katrina

Presidential Power Rossiter Description Other Descriptions Crisis Manager Constitution Non- Constitution September 11, 2001 Hurricane Katrina Credit meltdown

Presidential Power Rossiter Description Other Descriptions Judicial Power Constitution Non- Constitution

Presidential Power Rossiter Description Other Descriptions Judicial Power Constitution Pardons / Reprieves Non- Constitution

Presidential Power Rossiter Description Other Descriptions Judicial Power Constitution Pardons / Reprieves Appoint judges / justices Non- Constitution

Presidential Power Rossiter Description Other Descriptions Judicial Power Constitution Pardons / Reprieves Appoint judges / justices Non- Constitution Participate in cases