UAPP225 Chapter Notes - Chapter 6: Pocket Veto, Hierarchical Organization
15 Mar 2017
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President has some advantages in policy making when compared with legislature. Veto which can be overridden , 67 senate or 290 house votes to override a veto. Pocket veto occurs when congress adjourns before the president is given the constitutionally mandated 10 days to sign or veto a bill. Normally, a bill that is unsigned automatically becomes law, but if congress adjourns, and the president chooses not to sign the law, it is effectively vetoed. A third advantage is that he gains more media and public attention than any elected official in the us if not the world - symbolizes the whole government not just the one branch. President is more involved with agenda setting than in developing policy alternatives to address the issues and problems that he raises on the agenda. During times of crisis and when his popularity is high, president has considerable power. Level of power not constant over president"s time in office.
