Governmental Power - Executive Power Flashcards
Domestic Powers - ARPVCW
The President has power over certain domestic affairs including Appointment Power, Removal Power, Pardon Power, Veto Power, Chief Executive, and Domestic War Power
Appointment Power
The President has the power to appoint ambassadors, federal judges, and other high-level officers with the advice and consent of the Senate. Here,
Removal Power
The P can remove high-level, purely executive officers at will, without the interference of Congress. However, Congress may place limitations on the removal power for all other executive appointees (i.e. remove only for cause). Here,
Pardon Power
The P can grant pardons from all federal criminal offenses but not for impeachment or civil contempt. This power can NOT be limited by Congress. Here,
Veto Power
If the P vetoes an act of Congress, the act may still become law if the veto is overidden by 2/3 of EACH house. Here,
Pocket Veto
The P has 10 days to exercise the veto power. If he fails, the bill will automatically be vetoed if Congress is NOT in session. If Congress IS in session, it will become law. Here,
Line-Item Veto
The P may not cancel part of a bill and sign the rest into law. Here,
Chief Executive
The P has the power to direct executive officers and issue executive orders, however, there are some limitations.
If P acts with express or implied congressional authority, his actions are at his highest. Here,
If P acts where congress is silent, his action will be upheld unless it usurps power of another branch. here,
If P acts against express congressional will, he has little authority. Here,
Domestic War Power
The P has extensive military powers during times of war, including the power to act over domestic affairs involving military necessities. Here,
Foreign Affairs Powers - TEW
Article II gives the P authority to make treaties, appoint ambassadors, and act as commander in chief of the armed forces. Here,
Treaty Power, Executive Agreements, War and Foreign Relations Power
Treaty Power
The P can enter into agreements with foreign countries with 2/3 senate approval. Here,
Treaties prevail over conflicting state laws and older federal laws. Here,
Executive Agreements
The P may enter into agreements with the head of a foreign country, without senate approval. Here,
Executive agreements prevail over conflicting state laws, but NOT federal laws. Here,
War and Foreign Relations Power
The P has NO power to declare war, but may act militarily in actual hostilities in his role as commander-in-chief. Here,
Executive Privilege
The P has privilege to keep certain communications secret, particularly communications with regards to national security. However, in criminal proceedings, presidential communications will be available where the prosecution shows a need for such communications. Here,
Executive Immunity
The P has absolute immunity from civiil damages for acts while in office. However, this immunity does not extend to actions before the P took office. Here,
