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Necessary and Expedient Clause
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Validates the president as a significant legislator - not merely an executive who is implementing and enforcing the law, but one who is instrumental in the creation and promotion of legislation.
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Take care clause
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Allows strong independent action if the president believes laws are being ignored. (Reagan fired all federal air traffic controllers who walked off the job)
Also, the president can interpret exactly what would be necessary to execute a law. |
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Executive Privilege
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The idea that executive branch officials need to be able to advise the president in confidence (they don't have to hand over any evidence or proof to the public or to congress)
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Delegation
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the granting of authority by Congress to the president to be the first
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Formal Powers
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defined in the constitution:
New Legislation Presidential Veto Line-item Veto(portions of bills) |
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Executive Orders
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Presidential commands that have the force of law.
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Executive Agreement
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President can negotiate an arrangement with a foreign government without formal approval by Congress.
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Informal Powers
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not the result of an established rule:
Power to Persuade Congress and the courts can check presidential power, especially with impeachment. |
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Mandate
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The idea that the public provided clear policy guidance in the results of the prior election.
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Cabinet
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group of the top-ranking officials of every major federal department, plus other officials included by the president.
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