GVPT 170 Lecture Notes - Lecture 17: W. M. Keck Observatory, Executive Privilege, Divided Government

• School: University of Maryland
• Department: Government and Politics
• Course: GVPT 170
• Professor: All

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But must be approved by senate (2/3rd vote) Can also issue executive agreement (acts as treaty but no senate approval and does. Fast track authority (expedited consideration in congress) not remain in force after president leaves office) But congress has power to declare war. Includes white house office, national security council, office of management & Conventional wisdom that us has separate branches, but reality is more accurately described as separate institutions sharing power. President"s power comes from multiple sources: the constitution and statute (law) There are limits to presidential power (and presidents often do not get their way) Specified (or enumerated) powers of the president. President sometimes also issue signing statements when signing a bill into law that. Inform congress of the state of the union explain the presidents interpretation of the bill and giving instructions on implementation. Executive orders: carries the weight of law and is used to direct anyone in the executive branch.