American Institutions III: The Presidency & the Constitution

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Welcome to “American Institutions III: the Presidency and the Constitution”

Introducing the Course Scholars

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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

History and Constitutional Background

American Institutions III: The Presidency & the Constitution History and Constitutional Background

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Question 1 of 7
1. Question
The title of “Commander in Chief” was meant in English history to refer to whom?
- The highest officer in a particular chain of command
- The King
- The Prime Minister
- Parliament
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Question 2 of 7
2. Question
To what does the term “retroactive ratification” refer?
- When a new state ratifies the Constitution, making them subject to federal laws ex post facto
- When Congress approves presidential action after the action has already been taking, thereby maintaining a semblance of constitutional government
- When the president endorses a law after Congress overrides his veto
- When Congress passes a bill proposed in the previous Congress
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Question 3 of 7
3. Question
Where in the Constitution does it outline the “war powers” of the government?
- Article I, Section 9
- Article II, Section 1
- The Bill of Rights
- There is no specific provision for “war powers” in the U.S. Constitution.
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Question 4 of 7
4. Question
What did James Madison and Alexander Hamilton refer to as the “fourth branch” of government?
- The media
- The people
- The sharing of war powers held by Congress and the president
- Washington elite
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Question 5 of 7
5. Question
What was the aim of the Lend-Lease Act?
- To declare the neutrality of the United States during World War II
- To exercise presidential power over Congress
- To declare limited war by allowing the president to send aid to Allied nations
- To allow the government to rent real estate anywhere in the United States
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Question 6 of 7
6. Question
True or False? A perfect war is one in which destruction of public tranquility is limited.
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- False
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Question 7 of 7
7. Question
What was the purpose of the War Powers Resolution of 1973?
- Congress sought to curb presidential war making, requiring the “collective judgment” of the president and Congress before U.S. troops could be committed to hostilities.
- Congress sought to give the president more power in war making, understanding that congressional declarations of war took too much time, endangering American lives.
- Congress sought to take all war powers away from the president, understanding that the president had the tendency to exert too much authority.
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