14. The Presidency in Action.

The Growth of Presidential Power.

The President’s Executive Powers.

Diplomatic and Military Powers.

Legislative and Judicial Powers.

Executive Article

Executive Article“The executive Power shall be vested in a President

of the United States of America”

mass media

mass mediaforms of communication, especially radio,

television, and the Internet

imperial presidency

imperial presidency

paints a picture of the President as emperor, taking strong actions without consulting Congress or

seeking its approval

oath of office

oath of office“I do solemnly swear (or affirm) that I will

faithfully execute the office of President of the United States, and will to the best of my Ability, preserve, protect, and defend the Constitution of

the United States.”

Article II, Section I, Clause 8.

executive order

executive ordera directive, rule, or regulation that has the effect of

law

ordinance power

ordinance powerthe power to execute the executive order arises

from the Sources1) The Constitution2) Acts of Congress

treaty

treatya formal agreement between two or more sovereign

states

executive agreement

executive agreement

a pact between the President and the head of a foreign state, or between their subordinates

recognition

recognitionacknowledges the legal existence of that country an

its government

persona non grata

persona non grata

the President may show American displeasure with the conduct of another country by asking for the

recall of that nation’s ambassador or other diplomatic representatives in this country

line-item veto

line-item vetothe President wants the power to cancel specific

dollar amounts (line items) in spending bills estimated by Congress

reprieve

reprievepostponement of the execution of a sentence

“Grant Reprieves and Pardons for offenses against the United States, except on cases of

Impeachment.”

Article II, Section II, Clause I.

pardon

pardonlegal forgiveness of a crime

clemency

clemencymercy or leniency

commutation

commutationpower to commute (reduce) the length of a sentence

or fine imposed by a court

amnesty

amnestya blanket pardon offered to a group of law

violators

The Presidency.

President Reagan.

Presidents on the Presidency.

Bible and the Oath of Office.

World War II and Government Intervention.

The Confirmation Process.

Interpreting Political Cartoons.

Nixon Resigns.

Perspectives.

F.D.R.

The Panama Canal.

Presidents and War.

President’s and War.

Voices on Government.

The Monroe Doctrine.

Budget.

Presidential Vetoes, 1933-2005.

President and Congress.

Draft Card Burning.

Analyzing Political Cartoons.