The Presidency My God this is one hell

The Presidency “My God, this is one hell of a job” -Warren G. Harding

Presidency Is Simple • “Natural-born Citizen” • 35 years-old • Lived in the United Sates 14 years

Presidency is Complex • The person – People are people • The office – Tough gig – One person, many interests – The paradox

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What The Constitution Says… • Article II is short – Powers/duties are very limited 1. 2. 3. 4. National Security/Diplomatic Power Legislative Power Administrative Power Judicial Power

Military/National Security Powers • Commander in Chief (civilian control) • Prez can send armed forces abroad – Congress has not declared war since 12/8/1941 – Korea, Vietnam, Iraq? – all Constitutional • War Powers Resolution, 1973 – – Report to Congress within 48 hours after deployment If Congress does not OK in 60 days, must withdraw Check on president, attempt to limit president Probably unconstitutional

Diplomatic Powers of Da Prez • Create treaties – Senate permission, 2/3 Senate approval (advice and consent) – START treaty with Russia • Executive agreements – Deal between heads of state – Not controversial generally • Diplomatic Recognition – – power to officially recognize foreign government as legit Ex. 1917 -1933 – USSR not recognized Ex. 1949 -1970 s – China not recognized Ex. Today – Cuba, Iran, North Korea

Appointment Powers of the Prez • Appointment – Ambassadors, public officers (high level only), and Federal and Supreme Court Judges with Senate approval (advice and consent)

The Cabinet • 15 major department heads advising prez • “Inner cabinet” – Secretary of State, treasury, attorney general, and defense • Serve “at the pleasure of the president” Hillary Clinton – Secretary of State Robert Gates – Secretary of Defense

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Executive Orders • Prez issues executive orders that have force of law • Ex – power to enforce the Constitution, treaties, laws, etc. – FDR – allowed Japanese internment – Truman – integrate military – Eisenhower – desegregate public schools – Bush – Open up land for logging

Agenda Setting The President can control public policy and discussion through… • The media • State of the Union speech • Make policy proposals • Encourage the Congress

President’s Relationship with Congress • Changes with each president • Helps determine/shape policy • Potential aspects – Personal skills – Political make-up of Congress – Presidential power – public opinion – Strategy

Get Out Them There Textbooks It’s Time to Analyze!!! • Table 13. 5 page 416 • Table 13. 6 page 418 • Table 13. 7 page 419 • Figure 13. 3 page 429

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