POL S 101 Midterm: Exam 2 Study Guide
Document Summary
Article 2 of constitution: key enumerated powers of executive. Bicameral nature a check because one party can approve something and another one can disapprove of it (see how a bill becomes a law) Signing statements new version of the line item veto, presidents can take out parts if they deem it unconstitutional. Presidential bully pulpit the president can address the nation through speeches. Hatch act: prevents members of the bureaucracy from stating their personal political opinions, separation of powers. Power is informal and shared (neustadt and federalist 70) Veto override (2/3 majority of both houses) Power of the purse presidents carry out the law and they don"t have unlimited power to do so. War powers act congressional power to declare war, president doesn"t have the power to declare war or enter in to police actions without a 30-60 day review period. How a bill becomes a law: yellow page.
