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He decided instead to turn the decision over to Congress. WHY? What happened?

Back in September, President Obama wanted to bomb Syria for the use of chemical weapons against their own people. He decided instead to turn the decision over to Congress. WHY? What happened? . Legislative and Judicial Powers of the President.

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He decided instead to turn the decision over to Congress. WHY? What happened?

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  1. Back in September, President Obama wanted to bomb Syria for the use of chemical weapons against their own people. He decided instead to turn the decision over to Congress. WHY? What happened?

  2. Legislative and Judicial Powers of the President His “checks and balances” over the other two branches of government.

  3. What will you learn today? • I can identify and explain how the President uses his legislative and judicial powers. • I can determine the central idea and supporting details of a text. • I can analyze differing points of view and form an opinion on a historical event.

  4. Legislative PowersThe President’s influence over law making. The Veto Power • All legislation passed by Congress is sent to the President for approval. • If the President disapproves of a bill, he can veto it. That veto can only be overturned by a two-thirds vote of both houses of Congress.

  5. Other Legislative Powers Special Session • According to Article II, Section 3 of the Constitution, only the President can call a Congress into special session after they have adjourned or are on recess. • Recommending Legislation • The Constitution provides that the President shall report to Congress on the state of the Union and recommend necessary legislation. • This power is often called the message power. Address

  6. Judicial PowersThe President’s influence over the courts. There are no official requirements for judges/justices listed in the Constitution. What qualities/experience do you think the president looks for when appoint someone a judge? Appointment Power • The President appoints all judges of the judicial branch with Senate approval. Appointing Judges

  7. Other Judicial Powers • The Constitution gives the President the power to “...grant reprieves and pardons for offenses against the United States, except in cases of impeachment.” —Article II, Section 2, Clause 1 The President has four powers that can impact the outcome of court decisions. • A pardon is legal forgiveness for a crime. • Amnesty– a pardon to a group of people. • A reprieve is the postponement of the execution of a sentence. • Commutation – reduce the length of a sentence or amount of a fine Should President Obama grant a pardon to Jack Johnson?

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