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The Presidency Chapter 10
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Who can become President? American dream: “anyone can become president”
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Who can become President? Requirements Natural born citizen of US 35 years old 14 years a resident in US Informal requirements: - - strong leadership qualities
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Presidential elections Candidate must receive a majority of electoral college (?) not popular vote to win presidency If no one gets majority, election goes to House of Rep
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The Many Roles of the President 1) Chief of State - engages the president in what type of activities? Does this limit the President’s time for “real work?”
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The Many Roles of the President 2) Chief Executive Faithfully execute laws of Congress & judgments of Supreme Court Appoints cabinet members & federal Judgeships Power to grant Pardons - can be granted anytime
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Federal bureaucracy assists President - 2.7 million employees - most filled on merit system - appointments are relatively small Chief Executive (continue)
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The Many Roles of the President 3) Commander in Chief President shall be “Commander in Chief of the Army and Navy of the US” - gives president overwhelming power - ultimate decision maker in military matters War Powers Resolution (1973) - passed by Congress in an attempt to curve the powerful executive branch - troops must be withdrawn after 60 days unless Congress approves
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The Many Roles of the President 4) Chief Diplomat Guides foreign policy Nominate ambassadors Power to recognize foreign gov’ts To make treaties (with consent of Congress) Executive agreements - 9k agreements / 1300 treaties
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The Many Roles of the President 5) Chief Legislator State of Union Address Recommends legislation to Congress Power of persuasion / Public opinion polls
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Chief Legislator (continue) A party-controlled Congress makes it easier for the president’s legislation to get passed Power of the Veto Line-Item veto (1996) - ruled unconstitutional by Court (1998)
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Inherent powers Emergency powers- exercised during a national crisis Executive Order Executive Privilege-
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Impeachment President, Vice-Pres or other civil officers are subject to impeachment for “treason, bribery, or other high crimes and misdemeanors” House / Senate How many presidents have been removed from office?
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Vice-President V.P. has limited power President of the Senate Primary role: Office becomes more significant if president becomes disabled or death
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Conclusion Difference between executive agreements & treaties Role of president has expanded Should a president ever admit to making a mistake? Should the Vice-President have more official powers?
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