The presidency (chap.12) Flashcards
Great expectations
Expectations are high.
- expect the chief executive to ensure peace, prosperity, and security.
Who they are
basic requirements - natrual born citizen.
- 35 years of age or older.
- residents of the u.s for previous 14 years.
Presidents were all white males. Jo ohn kennedy, protestant.
How they got there.
election:
-22 amendment (1951) limits president to being elected to only two terms.
Succession(htgt)
25 amendment (1967) electing new vice president
Impeachment (htgt)
(Political equivalent in criminal law) Watergate scandel(richard nixon) - obstructed justice - abused his power - failed to comply w/ congressional
Constitutional(President powers)
Says little, "executive power should be vested in a president of u.s. -fear of abuse of power. - short term or office. Madison system: - shared powers. - checks and balances.
Expansion of power
Changes:
- military
- technology - economic
Perspectives(pp)
1950- strong meant good.
1970- vietnam war and scandel order acts, illegal.
1980- mix feelings
vice president (running. The gov.)
mainly ceremonial in previous years.
Increasing role in modern presidency: george choose richard cheney, obama choose joseph biden as vice president.
cabinet(rtg)
Traditional, heads of federal agencies and executive department
Executive office(rtg)
policymaking:
Nsc- economic, link advisors, running a staff.
CEA- help president make policy.
OMB- prepare the president budget, reviweing regulation.
White house staff(rtg)
president personal support team:
-cheif of staff.
- press secretary
Sets style and tone.
First lady(rtg)
abigail adams-early feminist. Edith wilson- most powerful. Eleanor Roosevelt- social welfare policies newspaper. Hillary Clinton- visible leadership. Michelle obama- range of issues.
Cheif legislator(leadership of congress)
state of the union(signing bills)
- pocket veto- dobt sign.
Line-items: particular portion of a bill.
Party leadership
Muxst have in congress b/w executive and legislative..
Bonds of party(pl)
avoid hurting their chances for reelection.
Slippage in party support
reflesxts the diversity.
Public support
Influence on congress depends on popularity.
Public approval
increase their chance of reelection, makes easily moved and legislative skills become more effective.
Electoral mandates(ps)
voters support the president and his policies.
bargaining(legislative)
Budget is a goal for policy makers to recieve support. Controversial issues are useful.
Moving fast(l)
Honeymoon opportunity
Setting priorities (l)
few bills at a time, focus limited range of important issue. Legislative must compete.
Cheif diplomat
Extending reconition, treaties, excutive experience
Commander in chief
President can deploy troops: congress must declare war.
Framers didnt envision army or nuclear.
War powers
Resolution: president must seek congressional approval.
Legislative veto-congress pass resol. To presidential decision.
Crisis manager
Occur in foregin policy. Executive nadle better.
Working with congress
Two presidencies: foreign- president need resources to influence others.
Security- more success, what request.
Going public
Public sentiment is everything. Ceremonial duties build support.
Presidential approval
Factors: honeymoon, integrity and leadership(characteristics),
Policy success, rally events.
Policy support
Media skills: bully effectively.
Public not receptive: weak on facts, not interested in politics and government.
Mobilizing public
When people speaks, congress listens: rare event, inattentive public, apathetic public,congress respond.
President and the press
Encourage media,
Nature of news covaerager
Actions of presentation.
Media serves as intermediary, doesnt verify facts, press secretary.
Presidency and demo.
Wan ft ing and fearing a strong president. (Safety in checks and balance)
sivided government: degenerate into monarchy and dictatorship. Little capacity to act on pressing..
Presidency and scope of gov.
increase role, leadership can improve in many directions.
