GOVT 111 Chapter Notes - Chapter 10: Theodore Roosevelt, Executive Privilege, North American Free Trade Agreement
28 Dec 2016
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The presidency: the growth of the presidency. Power has bounced back and forth between the presidency and congress. Washington needed to cooperate with others, but still protect the dignity and strength of the country. Andrew jackson- first president elected by people, before then state legislatures appointed most members of the electoral college. Lincoln did what he thought was necessary to win the war. Wilson was the first president to propose a comprehensive legislative program. Teddy roosevelt argued for a strong presidency, but fdr made it happen. After election, fdr called congress into a special session, and passed 15 legislatures. Tethered presidency: a presidency that was too constrained to be effective. Clinton had both houses in his party"s favor. Presidents entertain foreign dignitaries and prominent americans, throw out the first baseball of the season, review parades, issue proclamations, and carry out other ceremonial duties. Executive privilege: the right, claimed by presidents from washington onward, to withhold information from congress.
