PLS 304 Lecture Notes - Lecture 11: United States Federal Executive Departments, Formal Charge, Veto
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The president"s executive role as the primary shaper of relations with other nations. Not spelled out in the constitution, but necessary so that the president can negotiate treaties. The president"s executive role as the head of federal agencies and the person responsible for the implementation of national policy. Herein lies much of the executive authority because the president is in charge of the national"s laws. The president"s role as the top officer of the country"s military establishment. Congress has the power to declare war and appropriate funding, however, the military answers to the president. Formal agreements with other countries; negotiated by the president and requiring approval by two-thirds of the senate. Presidential arrangements with other executives from different countries that create foreign policy without the need for senate approval. Usually not public, done in secret, and ties the united states to a government action as long as obama or a specific president is in office.
