14. the presidency in action
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14. The Presidency in Action. The Growth of Presidential Power. The President’s Executive Powers. Diplomatic and Military Powers. Legislative and Judicial Powers. Executive Article. Executive Article. “The executive Power shall be vested in a President of the United States of America”. - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
14. The Presidency in Action.
The Growth of Presidential Power.
The President’s Executive Powers.
Diplomatic and Military Powers.
Legislative and Judicial Powers.
Executive Article
Executive Article“The executive Power shall be vested in a President
of the United States of America”
mass media
mass mediaforms of communication, especially radio,
television, and the Internet
imperial presidency
imperial presidency
paints a picture of the President as emperor, taking strong actions without consulting Congress or
seeking its approval
oath of office
oath of office“I do solemnly swear (or affirm) that I will
faithfully execute the office of President of the United States, and will to the best of my Ability, preserve, protect, and defend the Constitution of
the United States.”
Article II, Section I, Clause 8.
executive order
executive ordera directive, rule, or regulation that has the effect of
law
ordinance power
ordinance powerthe power to execute the executive order arises
from the Sources1) The Constitution2) Acts of Congress
treaty
treatya formal agreement between two or more sovereign
states
executive agreement
executive agreement
a pact between the President and the head of a foreign state, or between their subordinates
recognition
recognitionacknowledges the legal existence of that country an
its government
persona non grata
persona non grata
the President may show American displeasure with the conduct of another country by asking for the
recall of that nation’s ambassador or other diplomatic representatives in this country
line-item veto
line-item vetothe President wants the power to cancel specific
dollar amounts (line items) in spending bills estimated by Congress
reprieve
reprievepostponement of the execution of a sentence
“Grant Reprieves and Pardons for offenses against the United States, except on cases of
Impeachment.”
Article II, Section II, Clause I.
pardon
pardonlegal forgiveness of a crime
clemency
clemencymercy or leniency
commutation
commutationpower to commute (reduce) the length of a sentence
or fine imposed by a court
amnesty
amnestya blanket pardon offered to a group of law
violators
The Presidency.
President Reagan.
Presidents on the Presidency.
Bible and the Oath of Office.
World War II and Government Intervention.
The Confirmation Process.
Interpreting Political Cartoons.
Nixon Resigns.
Perspectives.
F.D.R.
The Panama Canal.
Presidents and War.
President’s and War.
Voices on Government.
The Monroe Doctrine.
Budget.
Presidential Vetoes, 1933-2005.
President and Congress.
Draft Card Burning.
Analyzing Political Cartoons.