1. Diplomatic and Military Powers

2. President has the power to make treaties

3.  Must be approved by 2/3 of Senate

4. President can make executive agreements, or pacts with foreign heads of state

5.  Doesn’t need Senate approval

6. President can make executive agreements, or pacts with foreign heads of state  Doesn’t need Senate approval  Flow out of past agreements/legislation

7. President has the power of recognition

8.  Acknowledge existence of country

9. President has the power of recognition  Acknowledge existence of country  Cut-off diplomatic ties (persona non grata)

10. President has the power of recognition  Acknowledge existence of country  Cut-off diplomatic ties (persona non grata)  Often used as a step to war

11. Commander in chief power is the most unchecked

12.  Literally can lead troops into battle

13. Commander in chief power is the most unchecked  Literally can lead troops into battle – On 200 occasions, presidents have sent troops with out a declaration of war

14. Wartime Powers of a President

15.  Powers expand greatly

16. Wartime Powers of a President  Powers expand greatly  Can use the military for domestic peace

17. War Powers Resolution of 1973

18.  With in 48 hrs, must notify Congress of actions

19. War Powers Resolution of 1973  With in 48 hrs, must notify Congress of actions  Troops may remain for 60 days with out Congressional approval, also allow for 30 days for a safe withdrawal

20. War Powers Resolution of 1973  With in 48 hrs, must notify Congress of actions  Troops may remain for 60 days with out Congressional approval, also allow for 30 days for a safe withdrawal  Congress has the power to pass a concurrent resolution to end action