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Presidential Power

Presidential Power

What does the president do?

Presidential Power

RossiterDescription

Other Descriptions

Constitution

Non-Constitution

Presidential Power

RossiterDescription Leader of the Executive Branch

Other Descriptions

Constitution

Non-Constitution

Presidential Power

RossiterDescription Leader of the Executive Branch

Other Descriptions Chief Executive

Constitution

Non-Constitution

Presidential Power

RossiterDescription Leader of the Executive Branch

Other Descriptions

Chief ExecutiveChief Administrator

Constitution

Non-Constitution

Presidential Power

RossiterDescription Leader of the Executive Branch

Other Descriptions

Chief ExecutiveChief Administrator

Constitution • “executive power”

Non-Constitution

Presidential Power

Article IISECTION 1The executive Power shall be vested in a President of theUnited States of America.

Presidential Power

RossiterDescription Leader of the Executive Branch

Other Descriptions

Chief ExecutiveChief Administrator

Constitution • “executive power”• receiving reports

Non-Constitution

Presidential Power

SECTION. 2.. . . 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

RossiterDescription Leader of the Executive Branch

Other Descriptions

Chief ExecutiveChief Administrator

Constitution• “executive power”• receiving reports• appointment

Non-Constitution

Presidential Power

SECTION. 2.. . . 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

Presidential Power

Presidential Power

RossiterDescription Leader of the Executive Branch

Other Descriptions

Chief ExecutiveChief 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

RossiterDescription Leader of the Executive Branch

Other Descriptions

Chief ExecutiveChief Administrator

Constitution• “executive power”• receiving reports• appointment

Non-Constitution • executive privilege• 2.8 million employees

Presidential Power

RossiterDescription Leader of the Executive Branch

Other Descriptions

Chief ExecutiveChief Administrator

Constitution• “executive power”• receiving reports• appointment

Non-Constitution • executive privilege• 2.8 million employees, 15 depts.

Presidential Power

RossiterDescription Leader of the Executive Branch

Other Descriptions

Chief ExecutiveChief Administrator

Constitution• “executive power”• receiving reports• appointment

Non-Constitution• executive privilege

• 2.8 million employees, 15 depts.• Cabinet, EOP, White House Staff

Presidential PowerThe Obama Cabinet

Presidential Power

15 Cabinet SecretariesWhite House Chief of StaffEnvironmental Protection Agency (Administrator)Office of Management & Budget (Director)United States Trade RepresentativeUnited States Ambassador to the United NationsCouncil of Economic Advisers (Chairman)

The Obama Cabinet

Presidential Power

Presidential PowerThe Executive Office of the President

The following entities exist within the Executive Office of the President:

Council of Economic AdvisersCouncil on Environmental QualityNational Security Council and Homeland Security CouncilOffice of AdministrationOffice of Management and BudgetOffice of National Drug Control PolicyOffice of Science and Technology PolicyOffice of the United States Trade RepresentativeOffice of the Vice President

Presidential Power

Chief ofStaff

Presidential Power

Presidential Power

PressSecretary

Presidential Power

Presidential Power

NationalSecurityAdvisor

Presidential Power

Presidential Power

RossiterDescription Leader of the Forces of Peace and War

Other Descriptions

Constitution

Non-Constitution

Presidential Power

RossiterDescription Leader of the Forces of Peace and War

Other Descriptions Commander-in-chief

Constitution

Non-Constitution

Presidential Power

RossiterDescription 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

RossiterDescription 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

RossiterDescription Leader of the Forces of Peace and War

Other Descriptions Commander-in-chief

Constitution Commander-in-chief

Non-Constitution War Powers Act

Presidential Power

RossiterDescription Leader of Congress

Other Descriptions

Constitution

Non-Constitution

Presidential Power

RossiterDescription Leader of Congress

Other Descriptions Chief Legislator

Constitution

Non-Constitution

Presidential Power

RossiterDescription 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

RossiterDescription Leader of Congress

Other Descriptions Chief Legislator

Constitution • special sessions• veto

Non-Constitution

Presidential Power

Article ISECTION 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 ISECTION 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

RossiterDescription 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

RossiterDescription Leader of Congress

Other Descriptions Chief Legislator

Constitution• special sessions

• Veto• State of the Union

Non-Constitution • Executive order

Presidential Power

RossiterDescription Leader of Congress

Other Descriptions Chief Legislator

Constitution• special sessions

• Veto• State of the Union

Non-Constitution • Executive order• Recommend legislation

Presidential Power

RossiterDescription Leader of Congress

Other Descriptions Chief Legislator

Constitution• special sessions

• Veto• State of the Union

Non-Constitution• Executive order

• Recommend legislation• “honeymoon”

Presidential Power

RossiterDescription 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

RossiterDescription Leader of Congress

Other Descriptions Chief Legislator

Constitution• special sessions

• Veto• State of the Union

Non-Constitution • “bully pulpit”

Presidential Power

RossiterDescription 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

RossiterDescription Leader of His Party

Other Descriptions

Constitution

Non-Constitution

Presidential Power

RossiterDescription Leader of His Party

Other Descriptions Head of Party

Constitution

Non-Constitution

Presidential Power

RossiterDescription Leader of His Party

Other Descriptions Head of Party

Constitution

Non-Constitution • coattails

Presidential Power

Presidential Power

RossiterDescription Leader of His Party

Other Descriptions Head of Party

Constitution

Non-Constitution • Coattails• Mid-term election pattern

Presidential Power

Presidential Power

RossiterDescription Leader of Public Opinion

Other Descriptions

Constitution

Non-Constitution

Presidential Power

RossiterDescription Leader of Public Opinion

Other Descriptions Chief Citizen

Constitution

Non-Constitution

Presidential Power

RossiterDescription Leader of Public Opinion

Other Descriptions Chief Citizen

Constitution

Non-Constitution • Statements, speeches

Presidential Power

RossiterDescription

Leader of the Rituals of American Democracy

Other Descriptions

Constitution

Non-Constitution

Presidential Power

RossiterDescription

Leader of the Rituals of American Democracy

Other Descriptions Head of State

Constitution

Non-Constitution

Presidential Power

RossiterDescription

Leader of the Rituals of American Democracy

Other Descriptions Head of State

Constitution

Non-Constitution • Throw out first pitch

Presidential Power

RossiterDescription

Leader of the Rituals of American Democracy

Other Descriptions Head of State

Constitution

Non-Constitution • Throw out first pitch• Pardon Thanksgiving Turkey

Presidential Power

RossiterDescription

Leader of the Rituals of American Democracy

Other Descriptions Head of State

Constitution

Non-Constitution • Host Easter egg hunt

Presidential Power

RossiterDescription

Leader of the Rituals of American Democracy

Other Descriptions Head of State

Constitution

Non-Constitution • Host Easter egg hunt• Prayer Breakfast

Presidential Power

RossiterDescription

Leader of the Rituals of American Democracy

Other Descriptions Head of State

Constitution

Non-Constitution • Kennedy Center Honors

Presidential Power

RossiterDescription Leader of Free Nations

Other Descriptions

Constitution

Non-Constitution

Presidential Power

RossiterDescription Leader of Free Nations

Other Descriptions Chief Diplomat

Constitution

Non-Constitution

Presidential Power

RossiterDescription 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

RossiterDescription Leader of Free Nations

Other Descriptions Chief Diplomat

Constitution • Negotiate treaties• Receive ambassadors

Non-Constitution

Presidential Power

SECTION 3

he shall receive Ambassadors and otherpublic Ministers;

Presidential Power

RossiterDescription Leader of Free Nations

Other Descriptions Chief Diplomat

Constitution• Negotiate treaties• Receive ambassadors• Appoint ambassadors

Non-Constitution

Presidential Power

RossiterDescription Leader of Free Nations

Other Descriptions Chief Diplomat

Constitution• Negotiate treaties• Receive ambassadors• Appoint ambassadors

Non-Constitution • Executive agreement

Presidential Power

RossiterDescription Leader of Free Nations

Other Descriptions Chief Diplomat

Constitution• Negotiate treaties• Receive ambassadors• Appoint ambassadors

Non-Constitution • Executive agreement• NATO

Presidential Power

RossiterDescription

Other Descriptions Crisis Manager

Constitution

Non-Constitution

Presidential Power

RossiterDescription

Other Descriptions Crisis Manager

Constitution

Non-Constitution • September 11, 2001

Presidential Power

RossiterDescription

Other Descriptions Crisis Manager

Constitution

Non-Constitution • September 11, 2001• Hurricane Katrina

Presidential Power

RossiterDescription

Other Descriptions Crisis Manager

Constitution

Non-Constitution• September 11, 2001• Hurricane Katrina• Credit meltdown

Presidential Power

RossiterDescription

Other Descriptions Judicial Power

Constitution

Non-Constitution

Presidential Power

RossiterDescription

Other Descriptions Judicial Power

Constitution • Pardons / Reprieves

Non-Constitution

Presidential Power

RossiterDescription

Other Descriptions Judicial Power

Constitution • Pardons / Reprieves• Appoint judges / justices

Non-Constitution

Presidential Power

RossiterDescription

Other Descriptions Judicial Power

Constitution • Pardons / Reprieves• Appoint judges / justices

Non-Constitution • Participate in cases

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