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Chapter 6

the Presidency

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Chief Executive has the power to execute or carry out the nation's laws
Chief Administrator has control over all of the executive offices
Commander in Chief has the power over the armed forces
Foreign Policy Leader the job of formulating the nation's plans and procedures for dealing with other countries.
Chief Agenda Setter outlines the governments agenda with the State of the Union address
Unofficial Roles of the President chief of state, party leader, chief citizen
Basic Qualification 35 years old, natural born citizen, & must be in US for 14 years
Terms of Office Washington set a tradition of 2 terms of four years but it is not addressed in the Constitution until the 22nd Amendment was added. (FDR)
Appointment powers president appoints Supreme Court Justices and federal judges, ambassadors, members of the cabinet, and top military advisers.
Executive orders This is a formal rule or regulation instructing executive branch officials how to carry out their jobs. These have the force of law.
Executive privileges This allows the president to refuse to release information to Congress or a court.
Diplomatic Powers As foreign policy leader, the president represents the United States in its interactions with foreign governments.
diplomatic recognition This is the ability to recognize the legitimacy of a foreign government
Military Powers The President is responsible for ensuring the defense and security of the nation and its interests around the world
Legislative Powers As role of agenda setter the president has a great influence in what Congress works on with. Through the State of the Union Address the President proposes legislation.
Pardon this releases a convicted criminal from having to fulfill a sentence
Checks on the President Judicial Review and Impeachment
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