American Institutions III: The Presidency & the Constitution

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Introduction

Introduction to The Presidency and the Constitution

The Enduring Debate

History and Constitutional Background

Constitutional Foundations of Executive Power

3 Topics

The Idea of the Presidency

The Institution of the Presidency

Theoretical Foundations of Executive Power and the American Experience

6 Topics

Lessons from Monarchies

The Articles of Confederation

Federalists v. Antifederalists

Energetic Executive

Executive Prerogative

The Presidency According to Article II

Selection of the President and Term Limits

Selection of the President

3 Topics

Selecting a President

The 22nd Amendment and Term Limits

Opposition and Support for the 22nd Amendment

Presidential Succession

Presidential Succession and Removal of a President

Commander-in-Chief

Commander-in-Chief

5 Topics

The 19th Century Early Practice and Understanding

Congressional v. Presidential Wars

War Powers Resolution (1973)

Curbing Civil Liberties

Head of State

8 Topics

Constitutional Design for Foreign Affairs

The Framers’ Aims and Concerns in Foreign Affairs

The ‘Sole Organ’ Doctrine

The Treaty Power

Treaty Termination

Executive Agreements

Reception of Ambassadors: The Recognition Power

Presidential Creation of Foreign Policy Doctrines

Presidential Appointments

Presidential Appointments

4 Topics

Requirement of Advice and Consent of the Senate

The Contentious Confirmation Process

Recess Appointments

Presidential Responsibilities

The State of the Union Address

Interaction with the Legislative Branch

Checks On and By Congress

5 Topics

Veto and Veto Override

Line-Item Vetoes

The President as Legislator

The Vice President as President of the Senate

Independence from Congress

3 Topics

Executive Orders

Executive Discretion and Signing Statements

Testimonial Privileges

Interaction with the Judicial Branch

Checks On and By the Courts

2 Topics

Executive Pardons

Nomination of Federal Judges

Independence from the Courts

2 Topics

Ability to Ignore Rulings: Andrew Jackson and Worcester v. Georgia

Duty to Interpret the Constitution: Lincoln’s First Inaugural Approach

History and Constitutional Background

History and Constitutional Background

Presidential Selection and Term Limits

Presidential Succession

Commander-in-Chief

Presidential Appointments

Interaction with the Legislative Branch

Interaction with the Judicial Branch

Head of State

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Question 1 of 5
1. Question
In what branch does the Constitution vest the majority of the nation’s foreign policy powers?
- Foreign policy powers are pretty evenly divided among branches.
- The Legislative
- The Judicial
- The Executive
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Question 2 of 5
2. Question
What role do the states have in foreign affairs?
- None.
- States can enter into treaties with foreign governments.
- States can send militia troops to a foreign country without the consent of Congress, but only in retaliation of an act of terror within their borders.
- State governors can appoint ambassadors.
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Question 3 of 5
3. Question
Which of the following was NOT a weakness of the Articles of Confederation regarding foreign affairs?
- There was no money for national defense, and no power to collect taxes.
- There was no authority to regulate foreign commerce.
- Congress had no power to prevent states from violating treaties negotiated in the name of the United States.
- There was no independent executive to take unilateral action against a threatening foreign country.
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Question 4 of 5
4. Question
In whom does the Constitution vest the treaty power?
- The Senate
- The president alone, as the “sole organ” of foreign affairs power
- The president and the Senate share the power
- The Courts
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Question 5 of 5
5. Question
Why has reliance on the treaty power declined since World War II?
- Presidents have increasingly turned to the use of executive agreements.
- There has been more of a focus on war than on peace.
- The Senate has not been interested in making treaties.
- Foreign governments have not wanted to enter into treaties with the United States.
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