1. Presidential Character

2. Review Question: Evolution of the President AP US Govt. February 9, 2015 http://visualeconomics.creditloan.com/the-presidential-paycheck-where- obama-gets-his-money/ Review Question: a. Identify two Constitutional powers of Congress b. Explain how each of the powers you identified in (a) limits/checks the power of the President c. Identify one non-Constitutional power of Congress d. Explain how the power you identified in (c) limits/checks the power of the President Objective: Examine the history of the office of the President

4. Powers of the President…Pocket Constitution Out I. Constitutional Framework A.Elections/Terms 1.4 yr term 2.22 nd (10 yrs) 3.Article II Section I B.Qualifications/Reqs C.Succession Act of 1947 vs. 25 th Amendment D.Compensation (Constitution)

5. Powers of the President… Powers Defined: A.Commander in Chief A.War Powers Resolution B.Chief Administrator (State of the Union) C.Chief Legislator 1.Sign 2.Veto 3.Ignore 4.Signing Statements

6. Powers of the President… Powers Defined A.Chief Diplomat 1.Treaties 2.Ambassadors B.Chief Jurist 1.Federal Judges/Attorneys C.Chief of State

7. Powers of the President… Powers Denied A.Illegal activities B.Not expressly detailed RESULT INCREASED POWER

8. Powers of the President… II. Growing Power of the Presidency A.Symbolic-Weak B.Imperial Presidency-Inherent Powers 1.Vesting Clause (2.1) 2.Oath of Office (2.1) C.Inherent Power Examples A.Jefferson-Purchase B.Lincoln-Suspend Habeas C.FDR-Internment D.Bush 43-Wire tapping E.Obama-NSA phone records

9. Powers of the President Growing Power of the President D. War Powers 1. Congress v. President (Constitution) 2. War Powers Resolution E. Other Areas of Conflict 1. Confirmation 2. Executive Privilege 3. Executive Orders 4. Veto (Line Item Veto) 5. Budget & Spending 6. Signing Statements