POLS 3802 Study Guide - Quiz Guide: Schecter Guitar Research, Blic, Thurgood Marshall
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Article ii: to inform congress on the state of the union to recommend legislation to congress to call congress into special session and adjourn it. Veto legislation (congress needs to get a 2/3 vote to override the veto) 2 to appoint executive officers to require heads of executive departments to give advice relating to the duties of their offices. 1 to make sure the laws are faithfully executed (broadens executive powers of the president) 2: treaty making power- executive agreements (without senate ratification) the power to appoint and receive ambassadors. Executive power in hands of one person= accountability, quick action. Longer 4 year term= continuity, able to take on long term projects. Re-election is good= promotes public trust and faithful performance of duties. The electoral college is good- selects a person of a certain stature. Presidents can take necessary action for safety of the country unless it is specifically prohibited by the constitution.
