POLS 1101 Lecture Notes - Lecture 10: Signing Statement, Indirect Election, War Powers Resolution
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10 part 1 were both done on march 30, 2015. The president is the only person with a national constituency. Majority of the nation votes for him. Powers outlined in article ii of the constitution. Significant because it"s not the most important thing. The executive branch of government exists to carry out laws and actions. Expressed powers powers expressly given to the president that are written in the constitution. Delegated powers powers assigned by one governmental agency but that are enacted by another. Inherent powers when the president does something that is unknown if it is legal or not. Military commander in chief (important because the president is technically a civilian and he has control over the military) War powers resolution the president can only send troops into action abroad with the authorization of congress (includes military and the intelligence apparatus) Diplomatic power consults senate for advice and consent on treaties - president also negotiate treaties.