American Institutions III: The Presidency & the Constitution

Getting Started
Welcome to “American Institutions III: the Presidency and the Constitution”
Introducing the Course Scholars
Getting Started and Making the Most of This Course
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
Article II
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
WWI and WWII
Congressional v. Presidential Wars
War Powers Resolution (1973)
Curbing Civil Liberties
Head of State
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
Removal Power
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
Purse v. Sword
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
Head of State
Presidential Appointments
Interaction with the Legislative Branch
Interaction with the Judicial Branch

Presidential Succession

American Institutions III: The Presidency & the Constitution Presidential Succession