President / Bureaucracy Flashcards
What is Article 2 of the Constitution?
Article Two of the United States Constitution establishes the executive branch of the federal government, which carries out and enforces federal laws. Article Two vests
power of the executive branch in the office of the president of the United States, lays out the procedures for electing and removing the president, and establishes the president’s powers and responsibilities.
Evolution of Presidential Power
Presidential power has expanded passed the Framers expectations.
Stewardship theory
The power changed drastically with Theodore Roosevelt
The change in technology has also changed the role of the presidency. Easier for the President to communicate with the people.
What is a Lame Duck?
A president is a lame duck after a successor has been elected, during which time the outgoing president and president-elect usually embark on a transition of power.
