Why Did The Articles Of Confederation Intentionally Have A Weak Executive Branch

Chap 8: The Presidency

Why did the Articles of Confederation intentionally have a weak Executive Branch?

There was no executive branch under the articles of confederation. There were 18 men who served as the presidents of the continental congress. They had no actual authority in the government.

What Amendment “prevents a President from serving more than two terms / 10 years if he comes into office via death or impeachment”?

The Twenty Second Amendment stated that a president can not serve more than two terms or more than ten years if he came to office via the death or impeachment of his predecessor

What was stated in the famed US vs. Nixon case?

The Supreme Court ruled that there was no overriding executive privilege that sanctioned

Briefly explain / cite examples of the following Executive powers:

Appointment Power- This allows the president to appoint (with the advice of the senate) ambassadors, other public ministers and consuls, judges of the supreme court, and all officers of the united states.

Power to Convene Congress- This is the “state of the union”, basically allows president to convene both sectors of congress to discuss issues.

Power to make treaties (what role does the Senate play?)- This allows the president to make treaties with foreign nations. The senate must approve these decisions with a ⅔ vote.

Veto Power- Presidents can reject any pieces of congressional legislation.

Commander in Chief- This means that the president can declare war.

Pardoning- Presidents can exercise a check on judicial power through their constitutional authority to grant reprieves or

In the beginning the purpose was to get things established, like the postal office.

In your own words, discuss how the powers of the Presidency expanded between 1809-1933

In this time period many changes in the president’s behavior was made. Andrew Jackson began these changes as his attitude changed into one of elitism. He made use of the veto power against 12 bills this was more than the total of the 6 presidents before him. Abraham Lincoln also made many changes; he suspended the writ of habeas corpus, expanded the army, closed the U.S mail to treasonable correspondence and, ordered a blockade of southern ports.

Contrast the role of the modern presidency to that of other aspects of history

In the past, most decisions would have been most likely left to congress. The image of the president has also dramatically changes. The public now has very high expectations for the president and his role. They think of the president now as the highest power and that he is in control of most decisions being made.

What term means “jobs, grants or other special favors given as a reward for political