Pols 206 Presidency
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Terms | Definitions |
|---|---|
 Qualifications for presidency | must be at least 35 years old Natural U.S. born Citizen Resident of the Us for the last 14 years |
| Jimmy Carter | Peanut farmer |
| Harry Truman | Haberdasher |
| Lydon Johnson | Teacher |
| Herbert Hoover | Engineer |
| 27 of the 44 presidents have been... | lawyers |
| oldest elected president | Ronald Reagen |
| Article II section I | The executive power shall be vested in a President of the United States |
| Presidential powers under Article II | Commander in Chief |
| Presidential powers under Article II | Appoint all executive and judicial officers |
| Presidential powers under Article II | Grant Reprieves and pardons |
| Presidential powers under Article II | Make Treaties |
| Presidential powers under article II | inform congress |
| Presidential powers under article II | call special sessions of congress |
| Presidential powers under article II | Ensure laws be faithfully executed |
| Is there any necessary or proper clause for the pres? | no |
| Are Explicit powers vague | yes |
| Presidents power to influence | Going Public - Using press conferences, public appearances, and televised events to gain support for programs To persuade Congress, the Public, Foreign Leader |
| Chief Executive | Enforce laws passed by Congress Enforce decisions of the Supreme Court Enforce the provisions of Treaties |
| Other Powers | Issue Executive Orders Handle peacetime emergencies |
| Commander in Chief | Primary Responsibility is to lead our armed forces May commit troops to fight for up to 90 days May make secret agreements with other countries |
| Commander in Chief | May establish military governments in foreign lands Can end fighting by calling for truce or cease fire May issue orders to military commanders |
| Chief Diplomat | Primary Responsibility is to direct US Foreign Policy and Represent us in dealings with other countries |
| Chief Diplomat | Negotiating and signing Treaties and Executive Agreements Recognizing the legal existence of foreign governments Receiving foreign Chiefs of State |
| Chief Legislator | Not a Constitutional requirement, but the President has a great deal of influence Information to Congress: State of the Union Annual Economic Report of the President Power of the Press and informal statements Lobbying Presidential Veto |
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