1. Warm-Up

2. Nonlegislative Powers

3. Constitutional Amendments and Electoral Duties
Congress may propose Amendments by 2/3 vote in both chambers
12th says no electoral majority house determines president
Jefferson 1801, J.Q. Adams 1825
Senate choose V.P. if no majority voting as indiv members
25th if V.P. vacancy Pres nominates successor who is confirmed by Congress
House votes by states

4. Impeachment
House has power to impeach (bring charges) against any civil officer, Senate has power to convict/remove
Impeachment requires majority vote, conviction requires 2/3 vote
17 impeachments (2 presidents), convictions (7 federal judges)

5. Johnson & Clinton
Radical Republicans displaced with Johnson soft treatment of defeated South
Johnson violated Tenure of Office Act which prompted veto
House brought two articles (perjury, obstruction) against Clinton
For “inappropriate relationship”
Both Presidents acquitted, Johnson by one vote

6. Nixon
Republicans operatives break into Watergate complex, home of Dem National HQ
Probes found long list of illegal acts
Three articles of impeachment brought
Nixon resigned before trial
Brought about era of public skepticism towards politics

7. Executive and Investigatory Powers
All major Pres appointments (i.e. Cabinet) confirmed by Senate majority vote
“Senatorial Courtesy”, if Sen from Pres party of state impacted opposes appointment will not be approved
President makes treaties, Senators (2/3 vote) approve or reject
Has power to investigate any matter that falls in range of legislation duties
Only 12 of 600+ not approved by senate