AGENDADecember 13/14, 2011

1. Today’s topics:Powers & Roles of the PresidentTest corrections (Unit 3 & Unit 2)2012 Presidential Candidate Comparisons,

Part IICabinet Department research

2. Homework: Complete Powers & Roles of the President

handout – Due Thurs (Cardinal)/Fri (Gold) Keep up with reading & Glossary terms

King CornMake-up viewing: Tues, Wed, & Thurs. – 2:45 p.m. in Room 112

You may also complete test corrections at that time.

Learning Goals todayUnit 4 GuideUnderstand the powers of the President and the limits on those powers• Identify, apply and evaluate the roles of the

President• Identify, explain, and evaluate the powers and limits

on the powers of the President• Identify, compare and evaluate the Constitutional,

statutory and political basis for the powers and limits on the powers of the President

Powers & Rolesof the President

Article II of the US Constitution

Roles of the President Head of State / Chief Diplomat

Chief Executive / Administrator

Commander-in-Chief

Chief Legislator

Judicial Leader

Chief of Party

Roles of the President:

What role is illustrated in this news story?: http://youtu.be/e5JSToyiyr8

Chief Executive / Administrator: In this role the President is acting as the administrative head of the government. These duties include meeting with the cabinet, issuing executive orders and appointing heads of departments and other government officials.

Executive Orders: Executive orders are not law (only Congress makes laws), but they are legally binding orders given by the President, acting as the head of the Executive Branch, to Federal Administrative Agencies. Executive Orders are generally used to direct federal agencies and officials in their execution of Congressionally established laws or policies.

Chief Executive / Administrator

Presidential Power(s) Constitutional Provision

1. Appoints several thousand administration officials

2. Supervises administration of executive departments

3. Administers federal laws

1. Art. 2, Sec. 2, Cl. 2 – “He shall have Power… [to appoint] all other Officers of the United States…”

2. Art. 2, Sec. 2, Cl. 1 – “…he may require the Opinion in writing, of the principal Officer in each of the executive Departments…”

3. Art. 2, Sec. 3 – “…he shall take Care that the Laws be faithfully executed…”

Constitutional Provision

Chief Executive / Administrator

Roles of the President:

What role is shown in this video?: http://youtu.be/F5DS0yXc48A

Head of State: The President is the ceremonial head of the United States, speaking to the nation on topics of interest, meeting with important officials, and welcoming Heads of State from other countries.

Chief Diplomat: In this role the President is negotiating on behalf of the United States with foreign governments. The President can appoint ambassadors, make treaties, and support or oppose the actions of other nations.

Head of State / Chief Diplomat

Head of State / Chief DiplomatPresidential Power(s) Constitutional

Provision1. Formally greets heads of state &

ambassadors

2. Makes foreign policy• Makes treaties with foreign nations

(with the approval of 2/3 of the U.S. Senate)

• Appoints U.S. ambassadors, ministers, and consuls (with the approval of the U.S. Senate)

1. Art. 2, Sec. 3 – “…he shall receive Ambassadors and other public Ministers…”

2. • Art. 2, Sec. 2, Cl. 2 – “He shall

have Power…to make Treaties…”

• Art. 2, Sec. 2, Cl. 2 – “…he shall…appoint Ambassadors, other public Ministers and Consuls…”

Constitutional Provision

Roles of the President:

What role is illustrated in this campaign ad?: http://www.livingroomcandidate.org/commercials/1964/peace-little-girl-daisy

Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces: The President is the civilian head of the military and can order troops into battle or send them overseas.

Commander-in-Chief

Presidential Power(s) Constitutional Provision

1. Determines major strategies during military operations; may also use military power during domestic disorder to enforce the law

2. Serves as the head of the U.S. military

1. Art. 2, Sec. 2, Cl. 1 – “The President shall be Commander in Chief of the Army and Navy of the United States, and of the Militia of the several States, when called into the actual Service of the United States…”

2. Art. 2, Sec. 3 – “He…shall Commission all the Officers of the United States.”

Constitutional Provision

Commander-in-Chief

Roles of the President:

What role is illustrated in this video?: http://youtu.be/78ofgmnAj1Q

Judicial Leader: The President appoints federal judges, including all members of the Supreme Court, and may also grant reprieves and pardons for federal crimes.

Judicial Leader

Presidential Power(s) Constitutional Provision

1. Appoints federal judges, including all members of the U.S. Supreme Court

2. Grants reprieves and pardons for federal crimes

1. Art. 2, Sec. 2, Cl. 2 – “…he shall nominate, and by and with the Advice and Consent of the Senate, shall appoint…Judges of the supreme Court, and all other Officers of the United States, whose Appointments are not herein otherwise provided for, and which shall be established by Law…”

2. Art. 2, Sec. 2, Cl. 1 – “…he shall have Power to Grant Reprieves and Pardons for Offenses against the United States, except in Cases of Impeachment.”

Constitutional Provision

Judicial Leader

Roles of the President:

What role is illustrated in this news story?: http://youtu.be/WkHKiQP98E4

Legislative Leader: The President recommends legislation to Congress and signs bills. The President can also veto (or threaten to veto) bills he opposes.

Chief Legislator

Presidential Power(s) Constitutional Provision

1. Keeps Congress updated on the status of the country & suggests new laws

2. Signs or vetoes proposed legislation

3. Votes to break ties in the Senate (Vice President)

1. Art. 2, Sec. 3 – “He shall…give to the Congress Information of the State of the Union, and recommend to their Consideration such Measures as he shall judge necessary…”

2. Art. 1, Sec. 7, Cl. 2 – “Every Bill…before it become a Law, [shall] be presented to the President of the United States…”

3. Art. 1, Sec. 3, Cl. 4 – “The Vice President of the United States shall be President of the Senate, but shall have no Vote, unless they be equally divided.”

Constitutional Provision

Chief Legislator

Roles of the President:

What role is illustrated in this video?:http://youtu.be/D9eunZBHrJE

Chief of Party: The President can reward those who are loyal to the political party with jobs and support other candidates for public office.

Chief of Party

Presidential Power(s) Constitutional Provision

1. Rewards those who are loyal to the political party with jobs

2. Supports other candidates for public office

1. None

2. None

Constitutional Provision

Chief of Party

Test CorrectionsEarn ¼ point for every corrected answer

Use your textbook and notes Include page #s/notes for all corrections Make corrections in RED ink only

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Homework

Before you leave Pick up your belongings Straighten desks

Homework due next class: Complete Powers & Roles of the President

handout – Due Thurs (Cardinal)/Fri (Gold) Keep up with reading & Glossary terms