1. The American Presidency
Do you think that the American presidency is unique? If so, how so? If not, why not?
I. the American presidency in comparative perspective
II. “Evolution” of presidential power
III. Unique nature of studying the presidency

2. Article II - The Executive Branch
Section 1 - The President
The executive Power shall be vested in a President of the United States of America.
"I do solemnly swear (or affirm) that I will faithfully execute the Office of President of the United States, and will to the best of my Ability, preserve, protect and defend the Constitution of the United States.”
“So help me, God.” by _____________________

3. Article II - The Executive Branch
Section 2 - Civilian Power over Military, Cabinet, Pardon Power, Appointments
“Commander-in-chief” (any others?)
Power to grant pardons
Only unchecked power given to the president
Gerald Ford’s pardon of Nixon (Sep 9, 1974)
Treaty-making, appointing ambassadors, Supreme Court Justices, etc

4. Article II - The Executive Branch
Section 3 - State of the Union, Convening Congress
“from time to time”
Jefferson stopped visiting Congress
to deliver the speech
Woodrow Wilson resumed the practice.
“special session of Congress”
Section 4 - Disqualification
Removed from office on impeachment for, and conviction of treason, bribery, or other high crimes and misdemeanors.

5. Amendments related to the presidency
12th Amendment (1804)
in distinct ballots naming the person voted for as vice-president
if no majority winner, the House will choose the president among the three highest vote-getters
1800 election and 1824 election

6. Other Amendments related to the presidency
20th Amendment (1933)
President’s terms ending at noon on the 20th day of
January, not March 4th
Experiences of Hoover/FDR, Carter/Reagan
22nd Amendment (1951)
Presidential term limit (no more than twice)
The demand for change after FDR’s four terms ( )
25th Amendment (1967)
Vice presidential succession to president
The U.S. Constitution was vague on the precise issue of
succession and incapacity and on several prior occasions