Transcript Presidential Thinking Mapsx

The Executive Branch
Presidential Thinking Maps
Ms. Highsmith
CNN Student News 2/22/2016
• In the U.S., the next presidential nominating
contest for Republicans is __________in
Nevada. The next one for Democrats is
______________ in South Carolina.
• Select a segment to discuss.
Georgia Performance Standards
• SSCG12 The student will analyze the various roles played by the President
of the United States; include Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces,
chief executive, chief agenda setter, representative of the nation, chief of
state, foreign policy leader, and party leader.
• SSCG13 The student will describe the qualifications for becoming
President of the United States. a. Explain the written qualifications for
President of the United States. b. Describe unwritten qualifications
common to past presidents.
• SSCG14 The student will explain the impeachment process and its usage
for elected officials. a. Explain the impeachment process as defined in the
U.S. Constitution. b. Describe the impeachment proceedings of Andrew
Johnson and Bill Clinton.
• SSCG15 The student will explain the functions of the departments and
agencies of the federal bureaucracy. a. Compare and contrast the
organization and responsibilities of independent regulatory agencies,
government corporations, and executive agencies. b. Explain the functions
of the Cabinet.
Presidential Nominee
Personal Characteristics
What do we want?
Primaries and
Caucuses
National
Convention
Viable candidate
Broad appeal
Record free of controversies
Held elective office
Most from larger states
Primary voters
choose delegates
for express preference
for nominee
Caucuses used in
some states
Delegates chosen
based on electoral
vote
Goals: naming
candidates,
promoting unity,
and adopting
platform
Q: What is the difference between a caucus and a primary?
A: In presidential campaigns, a caucus is a system of local
gatherings where voters decide which candidate to support and
select delegates for nominating conventions. A primary is a
statewide voting process in which voters cast secret ballots for
their preferred candidates.
Electoral College – T Chart
• Defects
– Winner takes all system
– Electors not required to
vote in accordance with
popular vote
– House may have to decide
election
• Significance
– Winner of the popular vote
not guaranteed presidency
– Electors who break their
pledge could influence
outcome
– Small states have equal
weight with large states
– State loses vote if no
candidate decided on
– 3rd party candidate could
prevent decision
Authority
delegated by
congress
Citizen
demand for
leadership
Unity of
Presidency
Reasons for
growth of
Presidential
Power
President’s
ability to
use the
media
President’s
views and
way of
fulfilling
roles
President’s
ability to
act quickly
during a
crisis
What are the Executive Powers?
Power to Execute the
Law
Oath of office
To execute, enforce,
and interpret all
federal laws
“Take Care” Clause
Ordinance Power
Appointment and
Removal Power
To administer
government using
executive orders
To appoint high
ranking officials
Implied in
Constitution
To remove any
officer (except
federal judges)
Delegated by
Congress
Foreign Policy Tools of President
• Executive Agreements
• Treaties
• Power of Recognition
– Exchange Diplomats
– Recall of Diplomats
– Withdraw recognition
• Commander in Chief
– Make undeclared war
– Seek congressional resolution to deploy troops
Presidential Powers
and Other Branches
• Checks on the
Legislative Branch
– Vetoes
– Signs statements
– Call special sessions
• Checks on the Judicial
Branch
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Pardons
Reprieves
Commutations
Amnesty
Current Event Report
President Obama
• SSCG12 The student will
analyze the various roles
played by the President of
the United States; include
Commander-in-Chief of
the Armed Forces, chief
executive, chief agenda
setter, representative of
the nation, chief of state,
foreign policy leader, and
party leader.
Your news article must be
about President Obama
fulfilling one of his roles as
president. See our
standard!
• The news article must
have happened this
semester! Nothing before
January 1, 2015.
• You must write the web
address you selected to
use.
Ticket Out the Door
• Name any two roles of the President’s job.
• What are the Vice President’s two formal
duties?
• What is a presidential primary?
• You are required to turn this in today!!!