Transcript Constitutional Provision

AGENDA
December 13/14, 2011
1. Today’s topics:
 Powers & Roles of the President
 Test corrections (Unit 3 & Unit 2)
 2012 Presidential Candidate
Comparisons, Part II
 Cabinet Department research
2. Homework:
 Complete Powers & Roles of the President
handout – Due Thurs (Cardinal)/Fri (Gold)
 Keep up with reading & Glossary terms
King Corn
Make-up viewing:
Tues, Wed, & Thurs. – 2:45 p.m. in Room 112
You may also complete
test corrections at that
time.
Learning Goals today
Unit 4 Guide
Understand the powers of the President and the
limits on those powers
• Identify, apply and evaluate the roles of the
President
• Identify, explain, and evaluate the powers and limits
on the powers of the President
• Identify, compare and evaluate the Constitutional,
statutory and political basis for the powers and limits
on the powers of the President
Powers & Roles
of the President
Article II of the US
Constitution
Roles of the President
 Head of State / Chief Diplomat
 Chief Executive / Administrator
 Commander-in-Chief
 Chief Legislator
 Judicial Leader
 Chief of Party
Roles of the President:
Chief Executive / Administrator
What role is illustrated in this news story?:
http://youtu.be/e5JSToyiyr8
Chief Executive / Administrator: In this role the President is
acting as the administrative head of the government. These
duties include meeting with the cabinet, issuing executive
orders and appointing heads of departments and other
government officials.
Executive Orders: Executive orders are not law (only Congress
makes laws), but they are legally binding orders given by the
President, acting as the head of the Executive Branch, to
Federal Administrative Agencies. Executive Orders are
generally used to direct federal agencies and officials in their
execution of Congressionally established laws or policies.
Chief Executive / Administrator
Presidential Power(s)
Constitutional
Provision
1.
Appoints several thousand
administration officials
1.
Art. 2, Sec. 2, Cl. 2 – “He shall
have Power… [to appoint] all
other Officers of the United
States…”
2.
Supervises administration of executive
departments
2.
Art. 2, Sec. 2, Cl. 1 – “…he
may require the Opinion in
writing, of the principal
Officer in each of the
executive Departments…”
3.
Administers federal laws
3.
Art. 2, Sec. 3 – “…he shall
take Care that the Laws be
faithfully executed…”
Roles of the President:
Head of State / Chief Diplomat
What role is shown in this video?:
http://youtu.be/F5DS0yXc48A
Head of State: The President is the ceremonial head of
the United States, speaking to the nation on topics of
interest, meeting with important officials, and
welcoming Heads of State from other countries.
Chief Diplomat: In this role the President is negotiating
on behalf of the United States with foreign
governments. The President can appoint ambassadors,
make treaties, and support or oppose the actions of
other nations.
Head of State / Chief Diplomat
Presidential Power(s)
Constitutional
Provision
1.
Formally greets heads of state &
ambassadors
1.
2.
Makes foreign policy
2.
• Makes treaties with foreign nations •
(with the approval of 2/3 of the
U.S. Senate)
• Appoints U.S. ambassadors,
•
ministers, and consuls (with the
approval of the U.S. Senate)
Art. 2, Sec. 3 – “…he shall
receive Ambassadors and
other public Ministers…”
Art. 2, Sec. 2, Cl. 2 – “He shall
have Power…to make
Treaties…”
Art. 2, Sec. 2, Cl. 2 – “…he
shall…appoint Ambassadors,
other public Ministers and
Consuls…”
Roles of the President:
Commander-in-Chief
What role is illustrated in this campaign ad?:
http://www.livingroomcandidate.org/commercials/196
4/peace-little-girl-daisy
Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces:
The President is the civilian head of the
military and can order troops into battle
or send them overseas.
Commander-in-Chief
Presidential Power(s)
Constitutional
Provision
1.
Determines major strategies during
1.
military operations; may also use
military power during domestic disorder
to enforce the law
Art. 2, Sec. 2, Cl. 1 – “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…”
2.
Serves as the head of the U.S. military
Art. 2, Sec. 3 – “He…shall
Commission all the Officers of
the United States.”
2.
Roles of the President:
Judicial Leader
What role is illustrated in this video?:
http://youtu.be/78ofgmnAj1Q
Judicial Leader: The President appoints
federal judges, including all members of
the Supreme Court, and may also grant
reprieves and pardons for federal crimes.
Judicial Leader
Presidential Power(s) Constitutional Provision
1.
Appoints federal judges, including
all members of the U.S. Supreme
Court
1.
Art. 2, Sec. 2, Cl. 2 – “…he shall
nominate, and by and with the Advice
and Consent of the Senate, shall
appoint…Judges of the supreme
Court, and all other Officers of the
United States, whose Appointments
are not herein otherwise provided for,
and which shall be established by
Law…”
2.
Grants reprieves and pardons for
federal crimes
2.
Art. 2, Sec. 2, Cl. 1 – “…he shall have
Power to Grant Reprieves and
Pardons for Offenses against the
United States, except in Cases of
Impeachment.”
Roles of the President:
Chief Legislator
What role is illustrated in this news story?:
http://youtu.be/WkHKiQP98E4
Legislative Leader: The President
recommends legislation to Congress and
signs bills. The President can also veto (or
threaten to veto) bills he opposes.
Chief Legislator
Presidential Power(s) Constitutional Provision
1.
Keeps Congress updated on the
status of the country & suggests new
laws
1.
Art. 2, Sec. 3 – “He shall…give to the
Congress Information of the State of the
Union, and recommend to their
Consideration such Measures as he shall
judge necessary…”
2.
Signs or vetoes proposed legislation
2.
Art. 1, Sec. 7, Cl. 2 – “Every Bill…before it
become a Law, [shall] be presented to
the President of the United States…”
3.
Votes to break ties in the Senate
(Vice President)
3.
Art. 1, Sec. 3, Cl. 4 – “The Vice President
of the United States shall be President of
the Senate, but shall have no Vote,
unless they be equally divided.”
Roles of the President:
Chief of Party
What role is illustrated in this video?:
http://youtu.be/D9eunZBHrJE
Chief of Party: The President can reward
those who are loyal to the political party
with jobs and support other candidates
for public office.
Chief of Party
Presidential Power(s) Constitutional Provision
1. Rewards those who are
loyal to the political party
with jobs
1.
None
2. Supports other candidates
for public office
2.
None
Test Corrections
Earn ¼ point for every corrected answer
 Use your textbook and notes
 Include page #s/notes for all corrections
 Make corrections in RED ink only
Work individually
 Test conditions
When done,
turn in test & corrections
Homework
Before you leave
 Pick up your belongings
 Straighten desks
Homework due next class:
 Complete Powers & Roles of the President
handout – Due Thurs (Cardinal)/Fri (Gold)
 Keep up with reading & Glossary terms