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TODAY: To identify and describe the powers of the President

Article 11 of the Constitution sets out the powers of the President. They are both defined and limited by the Constitution. The powers of the President can be divided into 3 areas… - Legislative - Executive - Head of State (Patronage)

Legislative Powers To propose legislation Submit the annual budget Sign legislation passed by Congress Veto legislation

Executive Powers Act as Chief Executive Issue Executive Orders Nominate Executive Branch officials Nominate all Federal judges

Head of State Powers (Patronage) Act as Commander-in-Chief of armed forces Negotiate treaties with other nations Nominates ambassadors to other countries Gives pardons

Examples of Legislative Powers 2009: Obama proposed a series of health reforms which were eventually approved and signed in 2010.

Examples of Legislative Powers The American Recovery and Reinvestment act was proposed by Obama to save and create jobs, provide temporary relief for those worst affected by the recession and to invest in the US infrastructure e.g. education and health.

Executive Powers Act as Chief Executive Issue Executive Orders Nominate Executive Branch officials Nominate all Federal judges

Examples of Executive Orders Obama issued an Executive Order on the review and disposition of individuals detained at Guantanamo Bay and the eventual closure of its detention facilities. ***

Head of State Powers (Patronage) Act as Commander-in-Chief of armed forces Negotiate treaties with other nations Nominates ambassadors to other countries Gives pardons

Examples of Head of State Powers Obama has appointed 2 Supreme Court Justices during his time as President. Sonia SotomayorElena Kagan

Obama as Commander-in-Chief The President helped overthrow Colonel Qadaffi in Libya. He has authorized a threefold increase in the number of American troops in Afghanistan. President Obama ordered and oversaw the Navy SEAL raid that killed Osama bin Laden. ***