U4 Roles and Powers of the President Flashcards
What does it mean to be a Chief Legislator?
Aide in shaping public policy
How does the President aide in shaping public policy?
-Recommends legislation to Congress(F)
—–>Sate of the Union Address(F)
—–>Bully-pulpit(I)
-Sign statements to bills (I)
-Veto bills (F)
-Convene/Adjourn Congress (F).
What is the State of the Union Address?
Annual speech to promote policy agenda and pressure Congress for support on said agenda. To Supreme Court Justices, Congress, etc.
What is Bully-Pulpit?
Bargaining and persuading, appealing to public leads to public pressuring Congress to support their policies which leads to securing Congressional Action.
What does it mean to sign statements?
To leave comments on bill/interpretation of law.
What is the veto power?
To veto a bill is to encourage Congress to consider President’s critiques on bill.
Is the State of the Union Address Formal or Informal?
Formal
Is Bully-Pulpiting Formal or Informal?
Informal
Is Signing Statements Formal or Informal?
Informal
Is the Veto Power Formal or Informal?
Formal
Is Convening/adjourning Congress (when necessary) Formal or Informal?
Formal
What does it mean to be the Chief Executive and Adminstrator?
To be the Leader of and hold power over the Executive Branch.
How does the President Lead the Executive Branch?
Faithfully executes laws/deicisons (F), Issues Executive Orders (I), Utilizes Executive Privelege (I)
How does the President Faithfully execute laws/decisions?
They nominate and manage the Bureaucracy which helps them in execute laws/decisions.
What is the Executive Order?
A policy issued by President that doesn’t require congressional approval. It is often used to manage the Bureaucracy but can’t be used to step on the powers of other branches. It lasts until the President’s term is over, and is justified by the Faithful Execution Clause.