https://padlet.com/samantha_thompson11/hx6nmqttpys3 The Presidency en-us 2018-02-21 18:16:59 UTC 2018-02-21 18:38:26 UTC hello@padlet.com samantha_thompson11 https://padlet.com/samantha_thompson11/hx6nmqttpys3/wish/233903283 The Constitution states that the executive power of the nation will be vested in a president. The nature of that power and the roles of the president were matters of debate during the Constitutional Convention more than 200 years ago and remain so today. (TB 260) 

]]> 2018-02-21 18:21:45 UTC https://padlet.com/samantha_thompson11/hx6nmqttpys3/wish/233903283 samantha_thompson11 https://padlet.com/samantha_thompson11/hx6nmqttpys3/wish/233905125 Article II of the Constitution states that the executive power of the nation will be vested in a president. Also outlining some of the duties to be preformed by the president which include: the power to execute laws, to veto legislation, to command the military, and to engage with foreign leaders. (TB 261)]]> 2018-02-21 18:24:32 UTC https://padlet.com/samantha_thompson11/hx6nmqttpys3/wish/233905125 samantha_thompson11 https://padlet.com/samantha_thompson11/hx6nmqttpys3/wish/233907518 The Constitutional duties of George Washington and recent presidents have been pretty much the same. Today's presidents do have greater power and responsibility than in the past however. (TB 261)]]> 2018-02-21 18:27:54 UTC https://padlet.com/samantha_thompson11/hx6nmqttpys3/wish/233907518 samantha_thompson11 https://padlet.com/samantha_thompson11/hx6nmqttpys3/wish/233908463 Presidents throughout history have justified their means of authority through their actions in terms of inherent powers. Inherent powers are powers not described in the Constitution, but that have been claimed by presidents. When a president exercises an inherent power not stated in the Constitution, Congress and the courts may either try to limit the power or go along with it. (TB 262) ]]> 2018-02-21 18:29:16 UTC https://padlet.com/samantha_thompson11/hx6nmqttpys3/wish/233908463 samantha_thompson11 https://padlet.com/samantha_thompson11/hx6nmqttpys3/wish/233910638 Executive Privilege is the right of the president and other high-ranking executive officers to refuse to testify before Congress or a court. Executive privilege is not stated in the Constitution. The Supreme Court however ruled that with certain qualifications, executive privilege is a part of the separation of powers. (TB 262)]]> 2018-02-21 18:32:33 UTC https://padlet.com/samantha_thompson11/hx6nmqttpys3/wish/233910638 samantha_thompson11 https://padlet.com/samantha_thompson11/hx6nmqttpys3/wish/233912596 The legislative and judicial branch are sure to limit the presidents authority so there is no presidential abuse of power. The Supreme Court can rules executive actions unconstitutional. Congress can pass legislation even if the president vetoes it, and the Senate must confirm a president's appointees and all treaties. As well as all of that, Congress can also approve the budget. (TB 262-263)]]> 2018-02-21 18:35:59 UTC https://padlet.com/samantha_thompson11/hx6nmqttpys3/wish/233912596