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Our POWERS Combined…. Mr. President! Ch 6.2, p. 169. Burden of Command. Cuban Missile Crisis. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CkuwS9E-FLo. Executive Powers. Appointment & Removal Sometimes subject to Senate approval Executive Orders Executive Privilege US v. Nixon. President Nixon.
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Our POWERS Combined…. Mr. President! Ch 6.2, p. 169
Cuban Missile Crisis • http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CkuwS9E-FLo
Executive Powers • Appointment & Removal • Sometimes subject to Senate approval • Executive Orders • Executive Privilege • US v. Nixon
Other Random Powers • Diplomatic • Military cannot declare war • BUT can temporarily commit troops • Setting tradition and public opinion • Good ole’ George Washington
Quasi-Legislative Power • Influencing works of Congress • Proposing legislation • Veto • Line-item legal from 1996-1998
Quasi-Judicial Power • Nominate federal judges • Provide clemency to convicts • Pardon vs. amnesty vs. commute???
History Schmistory • Presidential power has massively increased over the last 100 years • Presidents used to rely much more heavily on Congress • Then Lincoln, Teddy, and FDR came along • Judicial branch is slowly chipping away on Exec. Power
Administration Ch 6.3, p. 180
EoP • Executive Office of the President • Lots of little offices • Chief of Staff controls all White House offices (pg. 182) • Economic Advisors • Office of Management and Budget (500ppl!)
Office of First Lady • Under Jack Lew’s control • In addition to: • National economic council • USA Freedom Corps (TFA etc.) • Office of Speechwriting • And…various other Councils (Counsel)
Veep! • Vice Presidency has become much more powerful • Especially under Clinton/Gore and Bush/Cheney • Usual job is to assist President w/ policy and carrying out ‘programs’ • Plus step in…should the circumstances require
The Cabinet • http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xxSvi6JCCfk&feature=player_embedded