Powers of the President ARTICLE II Constitutional Powers

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Powers of the President ARTICLE II

Powers of the President ARTICLE II

Constitutional Powers Article II of the Constitution describes the Executive Branch starting with the

Constitutional Powers Article II of the Constitution describes the Executive Branch starting with the President. Term of office, VP-

Constitution Term of Office Age Requirement Citizenship Requirement Residency Requirement

Constitution Term of Office Age Requirement Citizenship Requirement Residency Requirement

2016 Presidential Electoral vote

2016 Presidential Electoral vote

Constitutional Amendments v Which Constitution Amendments are tied to the Presidency? v. Why were

Constitutional Amendments v Which Constitution Amendments are tied to the Presidency? v. Why were they passed? v. How have they impacted the function of the Presidency?

The Presidents How They Got There ◦ Succession and Impeachment ◦ Vice-President succeeds if

The Presidents How They Got There ◦ Succession and Impeachment ◦ Vice-President succeeds if the president leaves office due to death or resignation or convicted of impeachment/ ◦ Impeachment is investigated by the House, and if impeached, tried by the Senate with the Chief Justice presiding. ◦ Only two presidents have been impeached: A. Johnson & Clintonneither was convicted.

Executive orders Where do they come from? What are they?

Executive orders Where do they come from? What are they?

Executive orders Oath of Office- Article II, Section 1 Executive orders are a rule

Executive orders Oath of Office- Article II, Section 1 Executive orders are a rule or order issued by the president to an executive branch of the government and having the force of law without congressional approval.

Executive orders do not require congressional approval. Thus, the president can use them to

Executive orders do not require congressional approval. Thus, the president can use them to set policy while avoiding public debate and opposition.

Executive orders After the President signs an Executive order, the White House sends it

Executive orders After the President signs an Executive order, the White House sends it to the Office of the Federal Register (OFR). The OFR numbers each order consecutively as part of a series, and publishes it in the daily Federal Register shortly after receipt.

Imperial Presidency Greater power than the Constitution allows.

Imperial Presidency Greater power than the Constitution allows.

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Development of Congressional Powers Chapter 6 Constitutional PowersDevelopment of Congressional Powers Chapter 6 Constitutional Powers
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Development of Congressional Powers Chapter 6 Constitutional PowersDevelopment of Congressional Powers Chapter 6 Constitutional Powers
Constitutional Law Government has limited powers Enumerated powersConstitutional Law Government has limited powers Enumerated powers