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What does executive power include?
What does executive power include?
- Veto power (correct)
- Judicial appointments
- Military command (correct)
- Legislative proposals
What is a shadow war?
What is a shadow war?
It may use private military and drones; no approval by Congress.
What does a pardon do?
What does a pardon do?
Releases a person from legal punishment.
What is a pocket veto?
What is a pocket veto?
What is the role of a party leader?
What is the role of a party leader?
What are judicial appointments subject to?
What are judicial appointments subject to?
What is executive privilege?
What is executive privilege?
What was the Treaty of Versailles?
What was the Treaty of Versailles?
What is an executive order?
What is an executive order?
What does the annual budget focus on?
What does the annual budget focus on?
What might the U.S. president do as chief executive?
What might the U.S. president do as chief executive?
Which president first claimed the power to withhold documents from advisers?
Which president first claimed the power to withhold documents from advisers?
Which body would the president consult to obtain advice about setting import taxes?
Which body would the president consult to obtain advice about setting import taxes?
What is a tool the president can use to obtain congressional support?
What is a tool the president can use to obtain congressional support?
How did President Harry S. Truman enact new policy regarding armed forces?
How did President Harry S. Truman enact new policy regarding armed forces?
What was a successful check on presidential power?
What was a successful check on presidential power?
When does a president need to work out the most compromises?
When does a president need to work out the most compromises?
Which action by a president is based on powers given to the executive branch?
Which action by a president is based on powers given to the executive branch?
What must the president get approval from Congress for when acting as chief diplomat?
What must the president get approval from Congress for when acting as chief diplomat?
What might the president do while acting as head of state?
What might the president do while acting as head of state?
Flashcards
Executive Power
Executive Power
Authority granted to the president, including power to veto and command the military.
Party Leader Role
Party Leader Role
Rewarding loyal party members with government positions.
Judicial Appointments
Judicial Appointments
President's power to appoint officials, needing Congressional approval.
Executive Privilege
Executive Privilege
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Pocket Veto
Pocket Veto
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Executive Order
Executive Order
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Annual Budget
Annual Budget
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Campaign Support
Campaign Support
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Shadow War
Shadow War
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Treaty of Versailles
Treaty of Versailles
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Approval for Treaties
Approval for Treaties
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Truman's Executive Order
Truman's Executive Order
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Checks on Presidential Power
Checks on Presidential Power
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Consulting Advisory Bodies
Consulting Advisory Bodies
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Head of State Role
Head of State Role
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Study Notes
Executive Powers and Roles
- Executive Power: Granted by the Founders, includes veto authority and military command.
- Party Leader: Responsible for rewarding loyal party members with government positions.
- Judicial Appointments: A power held by the president, requiring Congressional approval for appointments.
- Executive Privilege: Allows the president to withhold information, a power first claimed by George Washington.
Legislative Interactions
- Pocket Veto: Occurs when the president takes no action on a bill, resulting in it not becoming law.
- Executive Order: A directive that has the force of law without Congressional approval.
- Annual Budget: Focused on the president's economic priorities and sent to Congress for consideration.
- Promising Campaign Support: A strategic tool used by the president to gain Congressional backing for a legislative agenda.
War and Military Actions
- Shadow War: Involves private military forces and drones without Congressional oversight.
Diplomatic and Treaty Responsibilities
- Treaty of Versailles: Negotiated by President Wilson to conclude WWI but was not approved by Congress.
- Approval for Treaties: The president must secure Congressional approval to formalize treaties as chief diplomat.
Historical Examples and Precedents
- Harry S. Truman's Executive Order: Issued to racially integrate the armed forces, exemplifying the use of executive orders for significant policy changes.
- Checks on Presidential Power: The courts can declare presidential actions unconstitutional, as shown when Truman seized steel mills.
Political Dynamics
- Compromise Needs: A president faces greater difficulty in advancing their agenda when from a different political party than congressional majorities.
- Consulting Advisory Bodies: The president seeks advice from specialized groups, like the Council of Economic Advisers, regarding specific policy areas such as import taxes.
Ceremonial Functions
- Head of State Role: The president engaging in ceremonial activities, such as hosting famous figures at the White House.
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