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Executive Branch

Executive Branch. Part II. Presidential Authority. Washington (George) used this to increase the federal power Sent militia to put down the Whiskey Rebellion Established regular Cabinet meetings Established President’s right to negotiate treaties/set foreign policy ex: Jay’s Treaty

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Executive Branch

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  1. Executive Branch Part II

  2. Presidential Authority • Washington (George) used this to increase the federal power • Sent militia to put down the Whiskey Rebellion • Established regular Cabinet meetings • Established President’s right to negotiate treaties/set foreign policy ex: Jay’s Treaty • Used inherent power to declare neutrality between British and French

  3. Jefferson • Used inherent power to purchase Lousianna • Jackson • Vetoed 12 bills • Lincoln • Suspended the writ of habeas corpus • Expanded the military • Blockaded southern ports • Closed U.S. mail to the Confederacy

  4. Modern Presidency • Instantaneous news coverage has led the people to look to the President to give an immediate reaction to crisis • Pearl Harbor • 9/11 • FDR set the standards for the modern powerful president • Fireside chats • Expansion of government programs • Changed from Classical Economics to Keynesian Economics

  5. VP, Cabinet, & White House Staff • VP • Chosen to balance the ticket • Power is ceremonious • Cabinet • Not mentioned in the Constitution • Subject to Senate confirmation • Main function is to help the President execute laws and help him make decisons

  6. White House Staff • Personally responsible to the President • They have no independent legal authority • NOT subject to Senate confirmation • Loyalty is to the President! • Typical Positions: • Chief of Staff • Counselor to the President • Strategists in: • Domestic Policy Foreign Policies Economic Policies • Communications • White House Counsel • Liaisons - Lobbyists who go between the President & Congress

  7. President at Policy Maker • He suggests laws • Congress doesn’t have to accept them • He can offer them favors – patronage to get them to work with him.

  8. President & the Budget • He outlines his proposals • OMB works ONLY for the President • Prepare the annual budget proposal • Design his program • Review the progress of executive departments and agencies • Make economic forecasts • Analyze proposed bills

  9. President and Regulations • Executive Orders – rule or regulation that has the force of law. • Truman – ended segregation in the military • LBJ – began affirmative action

  10. Presidential Leadership • Effective Presidents have often seen themselves as powerful in preserving or advancing the U.S. • Good persuaders • Go Public – appeals to the people for support instead of dealing only with Congress • Popularity – comes and goes. Depends on economy, foreign events, legislation, etc.

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