exam 2.2 Flashcards
(44 cards)
how did Hamilton feel about the idea of an executive power
it’s vital except we need to make sure it doesn’t snowball into tyranny
What is prerogative power
the US equivalent of implied powers as listed in the constitution
What is article 1 section 1 of the US constitution
“All legislative powers herein granted shall be vested in a Congress of the United States, which shall consist of a Senate and House of Representatives
What is article 2 section 1 of the US constitution
“The executive power shall be vested in a President of the United States of America.”
aka The Vesting Clause
What is article 2 section 3 of the US constitution
“He (the President) shall take Care that the Laws be faithfully executed”
aka Take Care Clause
what is the Whig model of executive power
restrained presidential powers, the President should only use the powers explicitly granted in the Constitution. Includes the view that policy is led by Congress not the Presidency.
what is the STEWARDSHIP model of executive power
a theory of robust, broad Presidential powers, the idea that the President is only limited by explicit restrictions in the Constitutions.
define modern presidency
period when President becomes central figure in American politics and participates actively in both foreign and domestic policy. Generally, thought to begin with FDR.
What was Richard Neustadt’s theory of presidential power?
Real power is the power to persuade and bargain.
What was Steven Skowronek’s theory of presidential power?
power comes from political order of the day (context)
What was Aaron Wildavsky’s theory of presidential power?
Presidency is two jobs-Domestic and Foreign Affairs (including military)
differences between White House Press Office and White House Office of Communications
White House Press Office –gives Press briefings, handles Washington Press Corps, office is headed by White House Press Secretary.•White House Office of Communications –promotes President’s agenda in the Media, usually headed by Director of Communications.
what is executive privilege
claim that confidential communications between Pres. and close advisers should not be revealed without consent of Pres
what is executive order
a command given to the Executive Branch by the President, that has the effect of law.
what is executive agreement
agreement between the President and other countries without Senate approval. These are based on areas of Presidential discretion.
what is a signing statement
comments made by the President when signing a law, including statements of how he intends to enact the law.
what is article 1 section 8 of the constitution
The Congress shall have Power to…declare war.”
what is article 2 section 2 of the constitution
The President shall be commander in chief of the Army and Navy of the United States, and of the militia of the several states, when called into the actual service of the United States”
what was the war powers resolution of 1973
Limits Presidential deployment of troops unless Congress extends. (Withdraw after 60 days without permission)
No President has abided by its provisions since it passed.
what was the foreign assistance act of 1961
“None of the funds made available to carry out subchapter I of this chapter may be used to pay for the performance of abortions as a method of family planning or to motivate or coerce any person to practice abortions.”
what do you need to read up on because it isn’t explained in the powerpoints
mexico city policy and how each president has viewed it
What did the passing of the 14th amendment do
allowed for incorporation, which meant the rights binding on the states instead of US government in general
what is the establishment cause
the idea that the government can’t establish a nationwide religion
difference between separationists and accomodationists
separationists - church and state should be separated
accomodationists - there should be a national religion
