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Where Does the President’s Power Come From?
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tarix | 08.11.2018 | ölçüsü | 333,5 Kb. | | #79422 |
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Where Does the President’s Power Come From? Most vaguely written and loosely interpreted Article of the Constitution
The “Imperial Presidency” President’s power is always growing, never shrinking Reasons: - President is one person – doesn’t argue with himself like Congress or the Courts
The “Imperial Presidency” President’s power is always growing, never shrinking Reasons:
The “Imperial Presidency” President’s power is always growing, never shrinking Reasons: - National emergencies require someone to act quickly, which only the President can do
The “Imperial Presidency” President’s power is always growing, never shrinking Reasons:
The “Imperial Presidency” President’s power is always growing, never shrinking Reasons: - President can use mass media to attract attention like no one else in government
Expressed Powers – clearly written, spelled out in black and white in the Constitution - Ex. – “The President shall be commander-in-chief of the Army and Navy of the United States” – Article II, Section 2
Types of Powers Implied Powers – not written in the Constitution, but reasonably derived from expressed powers - Ex. - When Air Force and Marines were created, control was implied to belong to the president
Executive Powers Power to Execute the Law - Expressed in the Oath of Office, also at the end of Article II
- Gives him power over all federal laws passed by Congress
Executive Powers The Ordinance Power - Implied from various other expressed powers
- Gives him power to issue executive orders – a directive, rule, or regulation that has the effect of law
Executive Powers The Appointment Power - Expressed in Article II, Sec. 2
- Gives him power to appoint:
- Ambassadors and diplomats
- Cabinet members
- Heads of agencies
- Judges and U.S. Attorneys
- Officers in the armed forces
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