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14. The Presidency in Action.

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”.

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14. The Presidency in Action.

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  1. 14. The Presidency in Action.

  2. The Growth of Presidential Power.

  3. The President’s Executive Powers.

  4. Diplomatic and Military Powers.

  5. Legislative and Judicial Powers.

  6. Executive Article

  7. Executive Article “The executive Power shall be vested in a President of the United States of America”

  8. mass media

  9. mass media forms of communication, especially radio, television, and the Internet

  10. imperial presidency

  11. imperial presidency paints a picture of the President as emperor, taking strong actions without consulting Congress or seeking its approval

  12. oath of office

  13. 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.

  14. executive order

  15. executive order a directive, rule, or regulation that has the effect of law

  16. ordinance power

  17. ordinance power the power to execute the executive order arises from the Sources The Constitution Acts of Congress

  18. treaty

  19. treaty a formal agreement between two or more sovereign states

  20. executive agreement

  21. executive agreement a pact between the President and the head of a foreign state, or between their subordinates

  22. recognition

  23. recognition acknowledges the legal existence of that country an its government

  24. persona non grata

  25. 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

  26. line-item veto

  27. line-item veto the President wants the power to cancel specific dollar amounts (line items) in spending bills estimated by Congress

  28. reprieve

  29. reprieve postponement 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.

  30. pardon

  31. pardon legal forgiveness of a crime

  32. clemency

  33. clemency mercy or leniency

  34. commutation

  35. commutation power to commute (reduce) the length of a sentence or fine imposed by a court

  36. amnesty

  37. amnesty a blanket pardon offered to a group of law violators

  38. The Presidency.

  39. President Reagan.

  40. Presidents on the Presidency.

  41. Bible and the Oath of Office.

  42. World War II and Government Intervention.

  43. The Confirmation Process.

  44. Interpreting Political Cartoons.

  45. Nixon Resigns.

  46. Perspectives.

  47. F.D.R.

  48. The Panama Canal.

  49. Presidents and War.

  50. President’s and War.

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