Formal sources of presidential power (Edexcel A-Level Politics): Flashcards
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President as Head of State role
President as Head of State role
Symbolic representative, unifies nation, international affairs
President as Head of Government role
President as Head of Government role
Leads executive, daily administration, oversees bureaucracy
How many officials can President appoint?
How many officials can President appoint?
Around 4,000
Recess appointments
Recess appointments
Temporary appointments without Senate approval during recess
Vote needed to override presidential veto
Vote needed to override presidential veto
Two-thirds majority in both houses
Pocket veto
Pocket veto
Veto if Congress adjourns within 10 days; can't override
Obama's regular veto count
Obama's regular veto count
12
Presidential pardon power
Presidential pardon power
Unilateral power to relieve federal conviction consequences
Trump's total pardons issued
Trump's total pardons issued
143
Commander in Chief role
Commander in Chief role
Commands military, approves missions, nuclear weapon decisions
Senate vote needed for treaty approval
Senate vote needed for treaty approval
Two-thirds approval
Executive agreements
Executive agreements
Like treaties but don't require Senate approval
Ketanji Brown Jackson significance
Ketanji Brown Jackson significance
First Black woman on Supreme Court (Biden)
'Rally round the flag' effect
'Rally round the flag' effect
President's popularity rises during national emergencies
Trump government shutdown length
Trump government shutdown length
35 days (longest in history)