Presidential Powers in the United States
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Presidency In
Action
Chapter 14
Oath of Office
“I do solemnly swear
that I will faithfully
execute the Office
of President of the
United States, and will
to the best of my
Ability preserve,
protect and defend
the Constitution of
the United States”
Executive Orders
Directive, rule, or
regulation that has
the effect of law.
Presidents power to
make law,
circumventing
Congress.
Appointment Power
Article II, Sec 2, Clause 2
– President appoints key
gov’t positions with the
consent of Congress.
Recess Appointments –
President can appoint
jobs during
Congressional recess
(lasts only a year)
Removal Power
The President has
the power to
remove appointed
officials from office
(exception federal
judges)
Hotly debated over
time
Andrew Johnson
Diplomatic
and
Military
Powers
Treaties, Executive
Agreements & Power of
recognition
Treaty – formal agreement
between two or more
sovereign states.
President / Sec. of
State generally
negotiate these deals.
Senate must approve by
2/3 vote.
Executive Agreement –
deal struck between two
heads of state…no Senate
approval needed.
Power of Recognition –
President recognizes the
legitimacy of a nation by
accepting their
diplomats.
Commander in Chief
President is the
supreme commander
of the US Military.
Only Congress can
officially declare war.
Presidents since John
Addams have been
sending troops abroad
without Congressional
consent.
War Powers
Resolution
Legislative
and Judicial
Powers
Legislative Powers
President can not
recommend a bill on
the floor of either
House.
The President uses
message power
to
recommend
legislation.
State of the Union
Legislative Powers
Veto Power – the power vested in the President
to reject proposed legislation. It takes a 2/3
vote to overturn a veto.
Line-Item Veto – the power to reject certain
parts of a bill.
The President does not have this
power!!!!
Judicial Powers
Reprieve –
postponement of the
execution of a
sentence.
Pardon – legal
forgiveness of a
crime.
Clemency – mercy,
may only be used in
cases involving
federal offenses.
Amnesty – power to
pardon an entire
group of people
The content discusses various powers of the President of the United States, including oath of office, executive orders, appointment power, removal power, diplomatic and military powers, treaties and agreements, commander-in-chief role, and legislative and judicial powers. It covers aspects like making laws, appointing officials, foreign relations, war powers, and legislative interactions. The President's authority and responsibilities outlined in the Constitution shape their governance and decision-making abilities.
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Pr esidency In Action Chapter 14
Oa th of Of f ice I do solemnly swear that I will faithfully execute the Office of President of the United States, and will to the best of my Ability preserve, protect and defend the Constitution of the United States
Executive Or der s Directive, rule, or regulation that has the effect of law. Presidents power to make law, circumventing Congress.
Appointment Power Article II, Sec 2, Clause 2 President appoints key gov t positions with the consent of Congress. Recess Appointments President can appoint jobs during Congressional recess (lasts only a year)
Remova l Power The President has the power to remove appointed officials from office (exception federal judges) Hotly debated over time Andrew J ohnson
Dipl oma tic a nd M il ita r y Power s
Tr ea ties, Executive Agr eements & Power of r ecognition Treaty formal agreement between two or more sovereign states. President / Sec. of State generally negotiate these deals. Senate must approve by 2/3 vote. Executive Agreement deal struck between two heads of state no Senate approval needed. Power of Recognition President recognizes the legitimacy of a nation by accepting their diplomats.
Comma nder in Chief War Powers Resolution President is the supreme commander of the US Military. Only Congress can officially declare war. Presidents since J ohn Addams have been sending troops abroad without Congressional consent.
Legisl a tive a nd Judicia l Power s
Legisl a tive Power s President can not recommend a bill on the floor of either House. The President uses message power to recommend legislation. State of the Union
Legisl a tive Power s Veto Power the power vested in the President to reject proposed legislation. It takes a 2/3 vote to overturn a veto. Line-Item Veto the power to reject certain parts of a bill. The President does not have this power!!!!
Judicia l Power s Reprieve postponement of the execution of a sentence. Pardon legal forgiveness of a crime. Clemency mercy, may only be used in cases involving federal offenses. Amnesty power to pardon an entire group of people
