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AP GO PO Unit 2 Exec

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Ceremonial head of government Symbol of all Americans Chief of State
a.k.a. Chief Administrator, Chief Bureaucrat As Chief Executive, the president presides over the administration of government. He has broad power in foreign and domestic affairs “Most powerful office in the world” Chief Executive
Who can the president appoint? Ambassadors & diplomats Cabinet members and top aides Heads of executive agencies Justices, Federal judges, U.S. Marshals, and federal attorneys All officers of the armed forces
Who can the president not remove? federal judges
How can federal judges be removed? through impeachment by Congress
The right of the president to refuse to disclose some information to the public. Usually done in the interest of national security. Executive privilege
Main architect of American foreign policy Most visible spokesperson to the rest of the world President’s role as chief diplomat is derived from the delegated powers (those given by Congress in Article I, Section 8) Chief Diplomat
Who makes treaties? the president, assisted by the Secretary of State.
Who approves treaties? senate must approve (2/3 vote)
Treaties have same legal standing as? Laws
What can Senate do to cancel the treaty? congress may repeal by passing a law undoing the treaty
A pact between a president and a foreign head of state. Executive Agreements
Do executive agreements have to be approved by the senate? No
Examples of executive agreements? Vietnam peace agreement Iran Nuclear Deal
The president has the sole pole to recognize nations. Power of Recognition
All branches of the military are under the president’s immediate control. The “nuclear football” This is the only job title that specifically appears in the constitution Commander in Chief
Article II, Section II: “the President shall be commander in chief of the army and navy…” delegated role of the commander in chief
Must notify Congress within 48 hours of troop deployment. Must bring soldiers home within 60-90 days unless Congress grants an extension. War Powers Resolution of 1973
Main architect of public policy Sets the overall shape of the Congressional agenda. Chief Legislature
The president can send a bill back to Congress with his reasons for rejecting it. It may be overridden with 2/3 support of both Houses. Veto
Pocket Veto a president can let a bill die by not signing it when Congress adjourns within 10 days of submitting a bill
Ability to veto parts of a bill--some state governors have it, but not the president Line Item Veto
Line Item Veto was passed by Congress in? 1996
What happens two years after the Line Item Veto was passed ? declared unconstitutional by the Supreme Court
A rule or regulation issued by the president that has the force of law. Executive orders
What 3 reasons can executive orders be issued for? 1. to enforce statutes. 2. to enforce the Constitution or treaties. 3. to establish or modify how executive agencies operate.
The president is the acknowledged leader of their political party. −Members of the president’s party in Congress usually support the president’s agenda. Chief of Party
Presidents can offer party candidates what? Support and punishment by withholding favors
Clemency mercy or leniency
The president's power to grant leniency of mercy? Chief Magistrate
Legal forgiveness for a crime(individual). Pardon
Amnesty a blanket pardon for a group of people
A postponement of the execution of a sentence Reprieve
Commutation a reduction in the length of a sentence or fine
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