1. Bell Ringer
List two positive aspects of the Electoral College  List two negative aspects of the Electoral College 

2. Powers of the American President
Directions:
Read through excerpts from the Constitution
Circle any powers that are stated
Answer questions below
Do not worry about back of worksheet…yet

3. Types of powers
Formal Powers = those that are found in Article II of the Constitution
Informal Powers = powers that are not explicitly written in the constitution
Occurred due to custom/tradition or historical circumstance
Informal powers EXPAND the power of our Presidency

4. Legislative Powers

5. Legislative Powers: Powers to recommend legislation
State of the Union Address
Convene both houses of Congress
Influence of laws:
Veto
Pocket Veto
Line-item Veto
Signing into law

6. Executive Powers

7. Executive Powers: Powers to run the Executive Branch
The Ordinance Powers: Power to issue orders
Executive order
May issue“commands” or “orders”
Used to run Executive Branch
“Faithfully execute” the laws
Appointment Power
Federal Judges
Heads of Agencies
Ambassadors
The Removal Power
No approval needed
Only applies to appointees within Executive Branch
No elected officials

8. Judicial Powers

9. Judicial Powers: Powers to influence laws
Powers of Clemency: Mercy or Leniency Powers
Reprieve: To delay the punishment/sentence of convicted
Pardon: To forgive crime and cancel penalty (EXCEPT IMPEACHMENT)
Commutation: To reduce penalties (sentences)
Amnesty: Pardon/forgiveness for offense, especially political

10. Diplomatic Powers

11. Diplomatic Powers: Powers to influence foreign policy
Powers of Making Treaties: formal agreements between two nations
Confers with Secretary of State
Senate Approval: 2/3 approval
Executive Agreements: agreement between President and head of nation
Powers of Recognition: Acknowledges legal existence of country
Recognizing Nations
Receive Ambassadors
Spokesperson for U.S.

12. Military Powers

13. Military Powers: Powers over the military
Commander in Chief: Chief of Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines
Formal Declaration of War: Comes from Congress
State Militias: Ability to call when needed
War Powers Resolution: 1973 Vietnam War
Provisions-
Within 48 hours after committing forces to combat, Prez. must report to Congress
Forces in combat must end in 60 days (unless agreed to longer)
Congress can end session at any time

14. Bell Ringer List all of the Powers of the President…
Which do you believe to be the most important? Why?

15. Analyzing Political Cartoons
Five Elements of a Political Cartoon
Symbols
Exaggeration
Irony
Captioning/Labeling
Analogy
Due: March 2nd (B)
March 3rd (A)

16. Symbolism- Using an object to stand for an idea

17. Exaggeration-overstating or magnifying a problem, physical feature, or habit

18. Irony- the difference between the way things are and the way things should be (or the way things are expected to be)

19. Captioning and Labels- Used for clarity and emphasis

20. Analogy- a comparison between two unlike things that share some characteristics

21. What Elements are we Using?
Symbols
Exaggerations
Irony
Captioning
analogy

22. Happy Day after the Republican primary day!
Bell Ringer In what way do you think the presidency has grown the most? Do you believe this is a good or bad thing? Explain why.