Chapter 7 The Presidency

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Chapter 7 The Presidency

• A. In earlier chapters, we discussed the
  debate among the Framers and who should be in
  control, one centralized
• form of government or leadership
  only residing in the states. Ultimately, what
  was created?
• B. The President must be a natural-born
  citizen of the United States, be a minimum of 35
  years of
• age and a resident of the US for 14
  years.
• -4-year term limit
• -22nd amendment ratified this that
  a president can not run more than 2 terms or
  serve no more than
• 10 years
• -Ability to be impeached
• -Executive privilege
• -Appointment Power
• -Power to convene Congress
  (symbolic rather than an actual task)
• -Power to make treaties (Executive
  agreements)
• -Veto Power
• -Commander in Chief
• -Pardoning Power
• -Inherent Powers/legacy of the
  presidency
• C. Succession if President is unable to
  fulfill the duty of president (25th Amendment)

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Chapter 7 The Presidency

• E. Presidential lawmaking-what role
  does the president serve in doing this?
• -Honeymoon period of legislation
• -Usage of patronage
• F. Office of Management and Budget
  (OMB)-what purpose does this serve?
• G. Executive Orders-what is the intent
  of having this power?
• H. How does the President get the
  message out regarding policy?
• -Bully Pulpit
• -Travel
• -News Media
• -First Lady
• I. Perception of Presidential Performance
  and approval ratings-personal
• appeal, leadership style, few
  presidents enjoy an extended approval rating.