GOVT 1313 Chapter Notes - Chapter 6: National Industrial Recovery Act, Consumer Product Safety Act, War Powers Resolution

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Presidents often take liberal use of the constitution to get things done. 1862 declaration of martial law was constitutional dictatorship . Executive action in an undeclared naval war against germany one year before. Unauthorized use of wiretaps and other surveillance. Emergency powers called a loaded weapon ready for the hand of any authority that can bring forward a plausible claim of an urgent need. Congress gives power to use all necessary and appropriate force . Framers wanted energy in the executive though position has molded over time. Not given any explicit powers independent of congress. Fdr won tug-of-war that made executive strong! Some wanted executive council to avoid power in an individual. But most want exec to make quick and aggressive decisions. Electoral college elects the president - republican solution . 1830"s intro of national convention system: caucus system also known as king caucus.

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