POLI SCI 104 Study Guide - War Powers Resolution, Unitary Executive Theory, Executive Privilege
30 Oct 2014
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*during war, president often takes on additional powers. *strong presidents started with fdr (mid 20th century) **framers created a unitary executive wanted a limited but energetic president (art. **downplayed power by not having a direct popular election. Then national convention: out of congressional power, brought a mass popular base (1830"s strengthened the presidency) Constitutional powers: expressed & delegated from constitution, inherent. 2,3): specifically defined in constitution: military commander in chief of army and navy, head of intelligence network. *expanded with the executive agreement: has force of treaty w/o congressional approval: executive execution of the laws; appoint, oversee, remove executive officers and federal judges. *pocket veto: reject by taking no action by the time congress adjourns. *line- item veto: power to veto specific provisions ruled against by supreme court. *used as bargaining tool with congress, but must also consider public approval. Delegated: powers assigned to one government agency that are exercised by another agency with the permission of the first.
