POL S 101 Lecture Notes - Lecture 15: Legislative Veto, Pocket Veto, Presidential System
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Presidents: the pros and cons of independent executives (3) Presidential government is limited due to constitutionally-designed separation of powers. Powers of president are determined by finite rules. Two words in legislative clause: herein granted should be invested in the. Legislature is limited to doing things that are in the constitution (does not apply to executive branch) Debating the executive: rule by individual or executive council. Some believed an individual executive would degenerate into a monarchy. Alexander hamilton advocated for a life term and sweeping executive powers. Presidential power is constrained by separation of powers and checks and balances. All powers are not exclusively held by the branch. The constitution and the powers of the american president. 15 executive department secretaries are each confirmed by majority vote in senate. Regular veto: the president has a regular veto - president forbids legislation. Override - 2/3 of both houses can override any presidential veto.
