Executive branch-presidency
What does the 25th amendment *section 3* say?
Congress lets the president temporarily transfer his powers to the Vice President
what is the presidential succession act of 1947?
Congress listed an entire line of succession from the vice president through the cabinet secretaries.
how did Jefferson exceed authority?
he bought louisiana
Typically, a president selects his vice presidential running mate to
Make sure the best possible replacement is there in case he is needed.
What does amendment XXII(22) do?
No person shall be elected to the office of the President more than twice, and no person who has held the office of President, or acted as President, for more than two years of a term to which some other person was elected President shall be elected to the office of the President more than once.
What happened in 1800? 2000? 2016?
the person who got to 270 in Electoral votes was not the candidate who won the popular vote:
What is the formal title given to the chief executive?
the president
what is the stewardship view of the presidency?
the president is an activist, enjoying the presidency and looking for ways to use the presidency to improve the nation and help its people. ex- kennedy, Reagan, Clinton
What is the literalist view of the presidency?
the president is passive, simply carrying out the policies enacted by Congress. President does not create and promote his own ideas. ex- harding, eisenhower
Section four of the 25th Amendment deals with what potential issue? How is it handled?
this is an emergency provision that allows the Vice President and members of the Cabinet to declare the President unfit to carry out the duties of the Presidency. But the president can resume his power if he is okay
What does the 25th amendment *section 4* say?
this is an emergency provision that allows the Vice President and members of the Cabinet to declare the President unfit to carry out the duties of the Presidency. But the president can resume his power if he is okay -2/3 majority - never been used
What does Article II say about who becomes president if the position becomes vacant?
vice president
what is a reprieve?
lessening of a sentence already imposed; it does not affect the legal guilt of a person.
what things make the president powerful?
power to appoint negotiate treaties- with other nations. They do not go into effect until/unless ratified by two-thirds of the Senate. veto legislation- Bills approved by Congress does not become law without Presidential approval. The President can veto by describing his objections and returning the bill to the House where it originated command the military- the Army and the Navy, as well as the state militias when called into service of the United States. power to pardon- can issue a pardon for any offense against the United States. The only limit is the pardon power does not apply to impeachment
what is a pardon?
completely wipes out the legal effects of a conviction. can be issued from the time an offense is committed, and can even be issued after the full sentence has been served. It cannot be granted before an offense has been committed, which would give the President the power to waive the laws.
What are some appointments the president makes? Who approves his selections?
federal judges, ambassadors, and other "principal officers" the senate approves
how did FDR exceed authority?
he aided the british before we entered WW2
how did Lincoln exceed authority?
he blockaded Southern ports, denied the writ of habeas corpus.
how did Nixon exceed authority?
he tried to prevent publication of the pentagon papers?
For what can a president (and other officials) be charged, tried, and removed from office? - article 2 section 4
impeachment for, and conviction of, treason, bribery, or other high crimes and misdemeanors.
what is an important supreme court ruling?
in 1936: President has broad powers to conduct foreign affairs. In fact, the president is the "sole organ" of foreign policy.
what does amendment XV say?
presidential disability
what does article 2 section 2 and section 3 say?
presidential powers
what were the two women governors?
richards and ferguson
What happens if no candidate gets a majority in the EC?
the House of Representatives elects the president from the three presidential candidates who received the most electoral votes
What happens if there is a vacancy in the vice presidency?
the President shall nominate a Vice President who shall take office upon confirmation by a majority vote of both Houses of Congress.
Where are the ballots sent?
Washington
How many times has the Congress declared war? How does this number compare with the number of times our military has been deployed on various missions?
11
when did the house pick the president?
1824
how many electors does texas have?
38 electors
How many electors are there? How many does it take to win?
538 electors it takes 270 to win
what are treaties?
A formal agreement between two or more sovereign states and MUST be approved by the senate
what are executive agreements? Did president obama ever use executive agreements?
A pact made by the President directly with the head of a foreign state or a subordinate - dont require senate approval - used to be 50 percent now about 95 percent
Is abuse of power ok? is usurpation of power ok?
Abuse of power is not the same thing as usurpation of power.
what is the head of state?
As Head of State, our President is the living symbol of our nation. These roles are divided in some nations. The President of the United States has both a symbolic role (like the Queen of England) and an executive role (like the prime minister of England).
What are the three constitutional qualifications for the presidency?
At least 35 native born citizen 14 years a U.S. resident
what are the presidential powers?
Commander in Chief Grant reprieves and pardons Make treaties Nominate ambassadors, judges Give Congress information on the State of the Union Recommend legislation Call Congress into special session receive ambassadors take care that laws be faithfully executed
what is the head of government?
Executive Powers: appoints officials, sees that laws are carried out, runs the Executive branch of government Military Powers: sending in federal troops to quell a domestic dispute or to see that a federal court order is carried out Legislative Powers: Recommends laws, signs and vetoes legislation
what are the criteria for texas governship?
Governorship typically held by successful white male, although we have had two women governors. Governors serve four year terms (since 1974) and can be elected to multiple terms. Governors receive a salary, a residence, a travel and operating budget, a limo, use of a state-owned aircraft, and offices and professional staff.
What does it mean that the president can *convene Congress*? When can he do that?
He can call Congress, or just the House or the Senate, into session on "extraordinary occasions." -more than 50 times - congress meets almost year round these days
How has the president become more powerful over time?
He is our only nationally elected leader. We want him to be a powerful figure, especially on the world stage. U.S. power makes the U.S. president powerful. Presidents possess skills and personality—expertise in dealing with issues and the public.
abraham lincoln
He suspended the writ of habeas corpus. He built an army larger that Congress approved. He blockaded Southern ports. He interrupted the mail to many people. HIS CLAIM: Inherent Powers allowed these things in time of war.
george washington
He took every opportunity to uphold national supremacy. He established the Cabinet system. He made himself the exclusive power in foreign affairs. He claimed that the president had inherent powers.
What does Amendment XXV say happens if the presidency become vacant?
In case of the removal of the President from office or of his death or resignation, the Vice President shall become President.
What does the 25th amendment *section 1 * say?
In case of the removal of the president from office or of his death or resignation, the vice president shall become president
andrew jackson
Jackson—first "common man," first Westerner, to be president. Launched Jacksonian Democracy Faced down States over issues and won (Example: South Carolina and the doctrine of nullification).
When do the electors go to their state to cast their ballots?
On the first Monday after the second Wednesday in December
Who does the house pick? - top three vote getters - each state has one vote
President
what are the powers of the governor?
Signing or vetoing legislation Commander in chief of state's military forces Can convene special legislation sessions and set agendas Reporting annually on state of the state Recommending a budget Granting reprieves and commutations, and pardons, if recommended by the Board of Pardons and Paroles Appointing many public officials (including Regents at all public universities in Texas)
What are the various roles we expect the U.S. President to play?
Symbol of the nation Crisis manager Developer and recommender of policies Legislative leader Chief Administrator of U.S. Government Foreign Policy Leader
Why does the Electoral College represent a compromise for the writers of our Constitution?
The Constitution establishes the Electoral College (Article II). This was a compromise, as some wanted the president elected directly and others wanted selection by the Senate
After a presidential election, what does each state's governor do?
The Governor prepares a list of all the candidates on the presidential ballot in his/her state and certifies which set of electors won the state. That information is sent to Washington.
franklin roosevelt
The Great Depression demanded government action. World War II required building up government in many ways. FDR himself served 12 years and was a charming man who brought the presidency into people's homes with his fireside chats. The radio was then the means of communication.
what is the presidential establishment?
The Vice President The Cabinet The First Lady The Executive Office of the President White House Staff
In what part of the presidential establishment would we find the White House Counsel and the Press Secretary?
The White House Staff
What is impeachment? What happens after he/she is impeached?
The succession will continue to follow the line of succession as established in the Twenty-fifth Amendment President, vice president, speaker of the house, Pres. pro tem of the Senate, Secretary of State, and the heads of other Cabinet departments in order of their creation
what does amendment XX(20) do?
This Amendment moved inauguration day from March to January 20 (1933).
Who does the senate pick? -each senator has one vote
Vice President
What are electors NOT required to do?
Vote for the winning candidate in the state - pledged to do so
What happens in Congress on January 6 of the year following a presidential election?
Votes are counted in a joint session of Congress on January 6th. The Vice President presides over the event and announces the result of the vote.
who issued the first veto and when was it overridden?
Washington issued the first veto. The first veto to be overridden was in 1845. An override takes a two-thirds vote in both House and Senate.
What does the 25th amendment *section 2* say?
Whenever there is a vacancy in the office of the Vice President, the president shall nominate a Vice President who shall take office upon confirmation by a majority vote of both houses of congress
