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furlow

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federal employees not paid, dont come to work due to government shut down

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vesting clause/ executive clause

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powers of the executive branch invested in the president

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take care clause

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the president to faithfully execute the laws of the us

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executive powers

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implement or carryout laws, policy implementation

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state of the union address

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president has to inform congress the state of the union

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richard neustadt stated what

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the greatest power is found in persuasion, politics and public opinion.

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bully pulpit

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using media coverage to go around congress to persuade the people

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examples of power of persuasion

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abraham- gettysburg address, divided house cant stand

FDR- fire side chat, ;etters, changed mail room for new deal

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who changed the way executive and legislative branch dealt with each other

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FDR

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when executive power increase..

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legislative and civil liberties decrease

ex: patriots act after 9/11 and japanese internment camps

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FDR four freedoms

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speech, religion, from want (basic needs), from fear( of invasion)

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president

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voted into power, limited to 2 four year terms, cabinet members are often times not legislatures when appointed, not same party majority, only 13% legislatures before, dissociate from congress, can get impeached with removal

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prime minster

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chosen by majority party in legislature, unlimited 5 year terms, stay in power as long as majority party still in power, cabinet members appointed from majority party, always majority party member, always legislators before, always an insider, can get voted out with no confidence vote

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why is there gridlock in unified government

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intra party ideological differences, different constituents within government, separation of powers, checks and balances (intentionally slow and inefficient)

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what main things lead to gridlock

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hyper partisanship and polarization

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divided government

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supposedly heightens partisanship, slows legislation, contributes to a deadline in public trust in government, makes compromise necessary

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presidential powers

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commander in chief 
treaty making, 
chief diplomat,
pardon power
veto power 
pocket veto
state of union
appointment power
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do americans want a divided government, why?

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yes, have been split ticket voting since the 1960s, due to dealignment, they wants compromises

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fed paper 10

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dangers of factions, wants pluralist theory

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fed paper 51

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genius of separation of powers

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why is gridlock good

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slows things down, gives people chance to be heard, popular sovereignty

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founders concerns for one president

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feared military power, presidential corruption of senate, bribery to ensure reelection

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power of persuasion

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president uses its power through bully pulpit and media to persuade their constituents in order to carry out their agenda and go around congress

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myth of unified government

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supposed to be making lots and fast legislation but the opposite

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split ticket voting is about
dealignment
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the link between enumerated and informal presidential powers is the
take care clause
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take care clause
the presidents ability to be the chief executive and implement policy, most elastic and broadest power
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implementation of public policy pyramid
president cabinet 15 departments of bureaucracy agencies
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presidential informal powers
executive agreement, order, privilege, legislative initiative, directing cabinet members
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executive order
order issues by the president to carry the force of the law, allows president to work unilaterally
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Can executive orders be overturned
yes by congress or supreme court, and can be taken down by the next president
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Korematsu v US 1944
born in america, citizen, civil liberties taken away, arbitrary, FDR and SC allow it and kormatsu loses
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executive agreements
an agreement made between the president and another head of state, does not require ratification by senate, more efficient
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executive privilege
ability of executive to withhold information from the other branches, based on national security, can be overturned by court order
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legislative initiative
the executive can draft legislation and give it to congress to turn into passable legislation
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directing cabinet members
enumerated power creates an inherent power to direct offices
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unilaterally
without congress
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american civil liberties union
special interest group that represented korematsu
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example of executive orders
9066 internment camps, Louisiana purchase
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what happens to power in a crisis
executive power increases, legislative decreases
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clinton v NY
struck down line item veto, said president must accept or reject entire bill
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president requirements
35 years old, lived in US 14 years, natural born citizen
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pyramid
hierarchical structure, subordinates report to president through clear chain of command
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circular
several of presidents assistants report directly to him
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ad hoc
several subordinates, cabinet officers, task force, committees, etc report directly to president on various matters
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does the president need senate approval to fire or hire white house staff
no
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white house chief of staff
controls what info president sees, most important person
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white house staff
closest advisory, provide president with policy options and analysis
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gatekeeper
manages flow of information, created by FDR
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press secretary
messenger of the white houses position on issues to stay on message
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EOP
executive office of president, OMB, NSC, CEA,
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OMB
largest office within EOP, assist president in overseeing the preparation of the federal budget
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NSC
National security council, top military and foreign advisors
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CEA
council of economic advisors, group of leading economists who advise president on economic policy
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signing statement
informal power of president, directive to federal bureaucracy, not to implement a certain section of a bill
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social safety net
social security, medicaid, medicare
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entitlement programs q
citizens are entitled to a gov benefit if eligibility requirements are met
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FDR court packing
9-15 justices, wanted new deal to pass
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presidential approval ratings pattern
honeymoon increase decrease into 3rd year increase second term, re election decrease second term
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factors increase presidential approval
honeymoon period, foreign policy success, foreign crisis rally around flag, strong economic growth, low unemployment, positive media coverage
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factors decrease presidential approval
scandal, foreign wars go bad, weak economic growth, high unemployment, high expectations
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12 amendment
electors vote for president and VP together, reforms electoral college
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20 amendment
inauguration moved from march 4 to january 20, lame duck amendment
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22 amendment
limits president to two terms or 10 years after FDR in office for four years
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23 amendment
awards electors to district columbia 23, 3 EC for DC
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25 amendment
addressed potential vacancy of disability, president has to claim unfit or unable, presidential succession
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25 amendment succession of president
VP, speaker of house, president pro tempore, cabinet
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cabinet
15 departments, one attorney general, informal
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going native
disagreeing with president
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balancing a ticket
selecting VP graphically, ideologically, or similar experiences
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congressional delegation of power
congress giving to executive more power through legislation
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bureaucrats
career long, federal gov employees, civil servants
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technocrats
expertise policy
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what is a check on congressional delegation
Judicial review
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congress delegates power due to
practicality, historically, politically
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wars power act of 1973
congress tries to restrain presidential power, president must notify congress within 48 hours of sending troops, only keeps in 60-90 days
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budget reform act of 1974
requires president to spend all appropriate funds, unless he first tells congress which funds not to spend
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public perception of bureaucracy
slow, inefficient, impersonal, red tape, tons of hurdles to jump through
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bureaucracy
professional corporations of unelected officials organized in a pyramid hierarchy, functioning under impersonal, uniform rules and procedures
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merit based system for bureaucrats
have to go through tests and interviews to make sure experts
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prior to pendleton act, how were bureaucrats elected
jobs won by supporting president
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bureaucrats
carry out responsibilities assigned to them through congressional legislation
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broad discretion
experts
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narrow discretion
congress specifically wants a bill implemented in a very specific way
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munn v illinois
gov can regulate private industries, consumer protection agencies can create rules and regulations that businesses and public must follow
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independent regulatory commissions or agencies q
regulate specific economic activity, operate independently from congress
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monetary policy
money supply, interest rates
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fiscal policy
taxing and spending
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Government corporations
Government owned business created by Congress | Serves public needs, ex postal
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Who controls beuracracy
Dual authority | Congress and Executive
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With bureaucracy president can
Appoint removes heads of agencies Reorganize Issue executive orders Reduce agencies budget
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With bureaucracy congress can
Create or abolish agencies or departments Cut or reduce funding Investigate agency activities Hold committee hearings Pass legislation for agency function Influence or not confirm presidential appointments
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With bureaucracy federal courts can
Judicial review | Provide due process

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