Consider: Who has more power: The President or Congress?

Homework: Assignment 9 for Friday (Expansion of Power)

"New Jersey Governor Chris Christie will begin fundraising for a potential 2016 presidential campaign by the end of January. No word on what his platform will be, but if I know Christie it'll be really strong, maybe double reinforced steel." –Jimmy Fallon

"A congressman sent a tweet that compared president Obama to Adolf Hitler. He has now apologized. It's not helping that he apologized to Hitler." –Conan O'Brien

"For the first time since 2007, the FDA Has approved a new device to treat obesity. The amazing breakthrough is called a vegetable." –Conan O'Brien

"Fidel Castro, who hasn't been publicly seen for more than a year, wrote a personal letter referencing current events to prove he is still alive. And nothing says 'I'm alive in 2015' like writing a letter." –Seth Meyers

"Fifteen states across the country have gas prices that have dipped below $2. That means it's now cheaper to buy a gallon of liquefied dinosaurs than one cup of coffee at Starbucks." –Jimmy Fallon

Who would have won a third term?

The Powers of the PresidentAP Government and PoliticsChapter 7Unit 4b

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Constitutional Powers of the President

Appointment Power Legislative Power Foreign Policy Power Power to Preside over the Military as

Commander in Chief Pardoning Power

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Legislative Power – the Veto “Qualified negative”

Can be overruled by Congress

Line-item veto

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Foreign Policy Powers Treaties require Senate approval

2/3rds

Fast track trade agreements Bar amendments and require 90 day limit before a vote Idea is to aid President’s ability to get these done and also

to respect his stature in foreign policy

Executive agreements Non-binding, no Senate approval, sometimes secret

Receive ambassadors Recognize foreign governments – Cuba embargo Iran, Bhutan, N. Korea, Kosovo, Libya, Taiwan

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