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CIV UNIT 3
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History
10th Grade
10/27/2009

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Duties of President
Definition
Chief of State, Chief Executive, Chief Diplomat, Commander-in-Chief, Chief Legislature, Chief of Party, Chief Guardian of the Economy
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McCain - Feingold Act
Definition
Unlimited contributions to soft money,
They can spend their own money,
Issue ads (ads that SIGs create to either talk up or talk down a candidate or issue)
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Function of Political Poles
Definition
To help elected officials determine people’s attitude toward a policy or candidate
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Where do most proposals for public policy originate from?
Definition
Executive branch, one way the president determines which ills or laws need to be created by using polls
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Enumerated power and that of the executive branch
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Powers that are given from the Constitution, Veto bills, enforce laws, Commander in Chief, pardon people, create treaties, appoint people (Supreme Court, Cabinet, Ambassadors)
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Oath of office
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Presidential Inauguration: I do solemnly swear that I will faithfully executive 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.
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Lobbyists
Definition
They try to influence legislation by talking to politicians; NRA they want to promote gun ownership/right
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What does the president do when he vetos a bill
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He vetos the whole bill and sends it back to congress. Unlike Governors who can veto sections of the bill
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LOOK @ EXECUTIVE BRANCH UNIT 2 NOTES UNDER DUTIES OF PRESIDENT
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DO IT!!!!!!!!
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