Chapter 14 Sec' 2

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Chapter 14 Sec. 2

• Pres. Executive power

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Executing the Law

• The Presidential oath of office found in Article
  II section 1 forces the president to carry out
  the nations laws.
• The president gets to interpret the law and
  enforce it as he sees fit
• This expressed power is mind boggling in scope
• Armed forces
• Social securitywages
• Affirmative action
• Environment

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The Ordinance Power

• It is an implied power of the constitution and
  carries the same weight as a law. They come in
  the form of an executive order.Japanese
  internment camps.

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The appointment power

• The president needs people to help him out.
  Article II section 2 allows him to appoint
  individuals to various positions
• Ambassadors
• Cabinet members
• Agency Heads
• Judges
• Officers in the armed forces
• Senatorial courtesy plays a major role
• Recess appointments may bypass the senate

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The Removal Power

• The president is given the expressed power to
  remove individuals from appointed positions for
  gross negligence.
• This has been a major source of contention
  between the congress and the president.
• The SC has said the presidents power removal
  power can be limited basically the pres can fire
  anyone he appoints

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HW Due 12-4-06

• Use the chart on page 395 and summarize the
  Confirmation process. Be sure to include why you
  think the framers made it a multi-step process
• Notes due Next Thursday. Chapter 13.1.2.5 Chapter
  14. 2.3.4