PP 1001 Lecture Notes - Lecture 4: Steny Hoyer, Chuck Schumer, Mitch Mcconnell
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The us constitution: separation of powers, checks and balances. Republicanism: electing officials to represent a larger constituency in government, both state and federal governments are designed this way. Accused of being the most responsive to interest groups instead of the people: sensitive to the interests of lobbyists. The presidency the chief executive of the country. To faithfully execute the law : the president has the authority to carry out laws. Agenda setter the president prioritizes issues: this is enhanced by political parties. Veto power: has the power to vote against laws created by congress that they don"t like. Treaty maker: can negotiate treaties between countries, but congress has to approve of it or else it won"t take effect. Head of bureaucracy: head of all the different cabinet positions in the bureaucracy. Head of their political party: has money at his disposal.
