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The Constitution & the President

The Constitution & the President. Introduction to Chapter 14. Contrast Between Presidents & Prime Ministers. -No set term. -4 year term. -Elected by indirect voting of people. -Chosen by members of Parliament . -Both Chief Execs. -Both appoint Cabinet.

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The Constitution & the President

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  1. The Constitution & the President Introduction to Chapter 14

  2. Contrast Between Presidents & Prime Ministers -No set term -4 year term -Elected by indirect voting of people -Chosen by members of Parliament -Both Chief Execs. -Both appoint Cabinet. -Both are the Commander in Chief -Both have legis.agendas -Found mainly in the Americas -Found mainly in Europe -Cabinet outside of Congress -Cabinet from Parliament -Run as an “outsider” -Always “inside” Parliament -No guarantee of Legis. majority -Always has Legis. majority -Runs as individual -Runs for the Party

  3. Discussion of Reading • Discuss Unified Government. • Define. • Pros? • Ease of tackling legislative agenda • Quick, decisive action-few filibusters w/ 60+ • Cons? • Lack of consideration of law impact • Exs. Patriot Act, Affordable Care Act • Tyranny of the majority

  4. Discussion of Reading • Discuss Divided Government. • Define. • Cons? • Gridlock • Define • Good, bad or both? • Filibuster • How do you stop the minority? • Pros? • Deliberative Legislation via compromise? • Safety valve for the losers of the other branch?

  5. Peaceful Transition • Fears of Presidency: • Jefferson: “Bad edition of the Polish king.” • Randolph: “Foetus of a monarchy” • What fears did the Constitution try to solve? How did they resolve them? • Domination by Senate over foreign policy • Election • Term of Office • 44x peaceful transition: http://abcnews.go.com/Politics/video/inauguration-2013-president-obama-takes-oath-office-18273470

  6. The Office of the President • Constitutional Requirements (2.1.5) • Amendment 12 • Amendment 20 • Amendment 22 • Amendment 25 • The Order of Succession Act of 1947 • Disability • Impeachment (2.4, 1.2, 1.3)

  7. Assignment: Due Tuesday! • Read pp. 372-379, including inset on case Bush v. Gore & handout on the Electoral College. • Take notes on the pros & cons of the system to develop a position. • Be ready to debate the politics, outcomes, and effects of Bush v. Gore.

  8. Unit 4 Test Tomorrow! • Covers all of chapter 13, all handouts, & all class discussions. • Look over cases, vocabulary unique to Congress. • Understand the powers Congress in Art. I. • Study the components of bicameralism. • Know the legislative process thoroughly. • Detail the suggestions for reforming Congress.

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