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The Presidency

The Presidency. Chapter 10. Who can become President?. American dream: “anyone can become president”. Who can become President?. Requirements Natural born citizen of US 35 years old 14 years a resident in US Informal requirements: - - strong leadership qualities.

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The Presidency

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  1. The Presidency Chapter 10

  2. Who can become President? • American dream: “anyone can become president”

  3. Who can become President? Requirements • Natural born citizen of US • 35 years old • 14 years a resident in US • Informal requirements: - - strong leadership qualities

  4. Presidential elections • Candidate must receive a majority of electoral college (?) not popular vote to win presidency • If no one gets majority, election goes to House of Rep

  5. The Many Roles of the President 1) Chief of State - engages the president in what type of activities? Does this limit the President’s time for “real work?”

  6. The Many Roles of the President 2) Chief Executive • Faithfully execute laws of Congress & judgments of Supreme Court • Appoints cabinet members & federal Judgeships • Power to grant Pardons - can be granted anytime

  7. Chief Executive (continue) • Federal bureaucracy assists President - 2.7 million employees - most filled on merit system - appointments are relatively small

  8. The Many Roles of the President 3) Commander in Chief • President shall be “Commander in Chief of the Army and Navy of the US” - gives president overwhelming power - ultimate decision maker in military matters • War Powers Resolution (1973) - passed by Congress in an attempt to curve the powerful executive branch - troops must be withdrawn after 60 days unless Congress approves

  9. The Many Roles of the President 4) Chief Diplomat • Guides foreign policy • Nominate ambassadors • Power to recognize foreign gov’ts • To make treaties (with consent of Congress) • Executive agreements - 9k agreements / 1300 treaties

  10. The Many Roles of the President 5) Chief Legislator • State of Union Address • Recommends legislation to Congress • Power of persuasion / Public opinion polls

  11. Chief Legislator (continue) • A party-controlled Congress makes it easier for the president’s legislation to get passed • Power of the Veto • Line-Item veto (1996) - ruled unconstitutional by Court (1998)

  12. Inherent powers • Emergency powers- exercised during a national crisis • Executive Order • Executive Privilege-

  13. Impeachment • President, Vice-Pres or other civil officers are subject to impeachment for “treason, bribery, or other high crimes and misdemeanors” • House / Senate • How many presidents have been removed from office?

  14. Vice-President • V.P. has limited power • President of the Senate • Primary role: • Office becomes more significant if president becomes disabled or death

  15. Conclusion • Difference between executive agreements & treaties • Role of president has expanded • Should a president ever admit to making a mistake? • Should the Vice-President have more official powers?

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