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Chapter 12

The Presidency

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Section 1
The Powers of the Presidency
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Expressed Powers

The expressed powers of the President are those expressed in the Constitution of the United States.

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Delegated Powers

The delegated powers are a list of items found in the U.S. Constitution that set forth the authoritative capacity of Congress.

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Inherent Powers

Inherent powers are assumed powers of the president not specifically listed in the Constitution.

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Emergency Powers

The president of the United States, as head of the executive branch, has the authority to declare a federal state of emergency.

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Executive Orders

In the United States, an executive order is an order or directive issued by the head of the executive branch at some level of government.

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Executive Privilege

Executive privilege is the power claimed by the President to resist subpoenas and other interventions by other branches of government.

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The Expansion of Presidential Powers

Presidential power has shifted over time, which has resulted in claims that the modern presidency has become too powerful.

Section 2
The Organization and Institution of the Presidency
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The Executive Office of the President

The Executive Office of the President is comprised of a Chief of Staff, Counsel, Press Secretary, and other members assisting the President of the United States.

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The Cabinet

The Cabinet of the United States is composed of the most senior appointed officers of the executive branch of the federal government.

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The Vice Presidency

Constitutionally, the Vice President is indirectly elected by the people through the Electoral College to a four-year term of office.

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The First Spouse

The First Lady of the United States is the hostess of the White House, traditionally filled by the wife of the president.

Section 3
The President's Many Roles
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Chief Executive

Chief Executive is a term commonly used to refer to Presidential powers given by the Constitution.

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Commander-in-Chief

A commander-in-chief is the person exercising supreme command authority of a nation's military forces; in the US, this person is the president.

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Head of State

The President of the United States of America is the head of state and head of government of the United States.

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Chief Diplomat

The appointment power of the President allows him or her to appoint and receive ambassadors around the world.

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Chief Legislator

As chief legislator, the president may suggest, request, and insist that Congress enact laws he believes are needed.

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Political Party Leader

The president is largely responsible for dictating the legislative agenda of his political party.

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