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The Executive Branch. The President as Commander-in Chief, head of state, government, and party Emergency powers Appointment power (government positions) Veto power—and the threat of using it Foreign policy, treaty proposal, and executive agreements
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The Executive Branch • The President as Commander-in Chief, head of state, government, and party • Emergency powers • Appointment power (government positions) • Veto power—and the threat of using it • Foreign policy, treaty proposal, and executive agreements • Executive orders (delegated powers)
Further Presidential Powers • Budget proposal (OMB) • Pardons • Stature (the power to persuade) • Patronage • Staffing (kitchen cabinet) • Department, agency • heads (official cabinet)
Executive Office of the President • Office of Management and Budget (OMB) • Council of Economic Advisors • National Security Council (NSC)
Presidential Dynamics • Mandate to govern • The permanent campaign • The rally effect • Incumbency and reelection