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Understanding Presidential Powers: From Appointment to Executive Orders

This video explores the complex landscape of presidential powers, highlighting key aspects such as the appointment and removal of officials, executive orders, and privileges demonstrated in landmark cases like US v. Nixon. It delves into the evolution of presidential authority over the last century, showcasing how presidents have shifted from legislative reliance to more unilateral decision-making, particularly during crises like the Cuban Missile Crisis. The video also touches on the Executive Office's role, the power dynamics within the Vice Presidency, and the Cabinet's function in modern governance.

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Understanding Presidential Powers: From Appointment to Executive Orders

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  1. Our POWERS Combined…. Mr. President! Ch 6.2, p. 169

  2. Burden of Command

  3. Cuban Missile Crisis • http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CkuwS9E-FLo

  4. Executive Powers • Appointment & Removal • Sometimes subject to Senate approval • Executive Orders • Executive Privilege • US v. Nixon

  5. President Nixon

  6. Other Random Powers • Diplomatic • Military  cannot declare war • BUT can temporarily commit troops • Setting tradition and public opinion • Good ole’ George Washington

  7. Per Assassin's Creed

  8. Mao Zedong

  9. Quasi-Legislative Power • Influencing works of Congress • Proposing legislation • Veto • Line-item legal from 1996-1998

  10. Quasi-Judicial Power • Nominate federal judges • Provide clemency to convicts • Pardon vs. amnesty vs. commute???

  11. History Schmistory • Presidential power has massively increased over the last 100 years • Presidents used to rely much more heavily on Congress • Then Lincoln, Teddy, and FDR came along • Judicial branch is slowly chipping away on Exec. Power

  12. Administration Ch 6.3, p. 180

  13. EoP • Executive Office of the President • Lots of little offices • Chief of Staff controls all White House offices (pg. 182) • Economic Advisors • Office of Management and Budget (500ppl!)

  14. Nerd Alert!Jack Lew, Chief of Staff

  15. Office of First Lady • Under Jack Lew’s control • In addition to: • National economic council • USA Freedom Corps (TFA etc.) • Office of Speechwriting • And…various other Councils (Counsel)

  16. Veep! • Vice Presidency has become much more powerful • Especially under Clinton/Gore and Bush/Cheney • Usual job is to assist President w/ policy and carrying out ‘programs’ • Plus step in…should the circumstances require

  17. The Cabinet • http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xxSvi6JCCfk&feature=player_embedded

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