Chapter 9.1-2 by Kelly May https://padlet.com/kelly_may2/xqyiz7exj2pw sections 1 and 2 en-us 2017-09-27 18:55:37 UTC 2017-09-27 19:43:11 UTC hello@padlet.com Need for a Strong Executive kelly_may2 https://padlet.com/kelly_may2/xqyiz7exj2pw/wish/191836156
  • Without an executive, the national government had no one to carry out the acts of Congress. 
  • many of the Founders distrusted direct participation by the people in decision making.
  • they wanted a strong executive branch that would protect liberty, private property, and businesses. 
    • ]]>     2017-09-27 18:56:56 UTC https://padlet.com/kelly_may2/xqyiz7exj2pw/wish/191836156     Powers Defined in the Constitution kelly_may2 https://padlet.com/kelly_may2/xqyiz7exj2pw/wish/191836796
  • Article II of the Constitution says that the executive power is vested in a president. 
  • outlines several key presidential powers.
    • ]]>     2017-09-27 18:58:20 UTC https://padlet.com/kelly_may2/xqyiz7exj2pw/wish/191836796     Inherent Powers kelly_may2 https://padlet.com/kelly_may2/xqyiz7exj2pw/wish/191837118
  • Inherent powers are those claimed by the president that are not clearly expressed in the Constitution. 
  • Presidents assert that these powers can be inferred from the loosely worded constitution. 
  • When a president exercises an inherent power not stated in the Constitution, Congress may either try to limit the power or go along with it. 

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  • Presidents have often called upon their inherent powers during war or other times of emergency.
    • ]]>     2017-09-27 19:26:41 UTC https://padlet.com/kelly_may2/xqyiz7exj2pw/wish/191849548     Executive Privilege kelly_may2 https://padlet.com/kelly_may2/xqyiz7exj2pw/wish/191850522
  • the power of executive privilege is not named in the Constitution.
    • ]]>     2017-09-27 19:28:43 UTC https://padlet.com/kelly_may2/xqyiz7exj2pw/wish/191850522     Popular Opinion kelly_may2 https://padlet.com/kelly_may2/xqyiz7exj2pw/wish/191850676
  • All presidents like to claim that their ideas and policies represent a mandate from the people. 
  • The president’s popularity ratings can change very quickly. 
  • Public opinion can limit a president. 
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  • Head of State
  • Chief Executive
  • Commander in Chief
  • Chief Diplomat
  • Legislative Leader
  • Economic Planner
  • Party Leader
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  • The U.S. president is both head of state and chief executive
  • represents the nation and performs many ceremonial roles
  • directs the activities of the thousands of executive branch employees who carry out the laws
    • ]]>     2017-09-27 19:33:47 UTC https://padlet.com/kelly_may2/xqyiz7exj2pw/wish/191852641     Source of President’s Executive Power kelly_may2 https://padlet.com/kelly_may2/xqyiz7exj2pw/wish/191853088
  • the constitution does not provide much detail about the components of this power.
  • when Congress passes a law, it is the president’s responsibility to put that law into action. 
    • ]]>     2017-09-27 19:34:41 UTC https://padlet.com/kelly_may2/xqyiz7exj2pw/wish/191853088     The Appointment Power kelly_may2 https://padlet.com/kelly_may2/xqyiz7exj2pw/wish/191854688
  • the president appoints about 2,200 top-level federal officials who run the executive branch. 
  • this authority to appoint top officials in the administration is one important tool a president has to influence how legislation is implemented.
  • presidents can also control the implementation of the laws by firing officials they have appointed. 
  • the president also appoints all federal judges.
    • ]]>     2017-09-27 19:38:57 UTC https://padlet.com/kelly_may2/xqyiz7exj2pw/wish/191854688     Executive Orders kelly_may2 https://padlet.com/kelly_may2/xqyiz7exj2pw/wish/191855098
  • presidents issue executive orders.
  • executive orders may be issued to detail the specific actions federal agencies must take to implement a law. 
  • executive orders have also been used to make dramatic new policy. 
  • presidents cannot issue all executive orders they would like. 
    • ]]>     2017-09-27 19:40:09 UTC https://padlet.com/kelly_may2/xqyiz7exj2pw/wish/191855098     Impoundment of Funds kelly_may2 https://padlet.com/kelly_may2/xqyiz7exj2pw/wish/191855508
  • When the president has deep disagreements with Congress about what programs should exist, he or she may refuse to spend funds Congress approved to carry out those programs.  
    • ]]>     2017-09-27 19:41:26 UTC https://padlet.com/kelly_may2/xqyiz7exj2pw/wish/191855508     Reprieves, Pardons, and Amnesty kelly_may2 https://padlet.com/kelly_may2/xqyiz7exj2pw/wish/191855878
  •  the president also can grant reprieves and pardons for federal crimes. 
  • The president may also grant amnesty. 
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