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Powers of the president of the United States

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separation of powers. Unilateral action can be seen as a strategic way of circumventing Congressional authority, or as a way to act complicitly with the tacit approval of the majority party. Other formal theories focus on agency and relationships between the president, other bureaucratic actors, and the public. Comparative perspectives suggest that factors such as partisan support, ideological polarization, and divided government, may be closely linked to unilateral policy making. No one theoretical approach addresses all important issues.
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armed conflict. By the terms of the Resolution, however, Congress need not act to disapprove the conflict; the cessation of all hostilities is required in 60 to 90 days merely if Congress fails to act. Many have criticized this aspect of the Resolution as unwise and unconstitutional, and no president in the past 35 years has filed a report "pursuant" to these triggering provisions.
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Predictions about the relationship between presidential popularity and numbers of unilateral directives issued are inconclusive. It has been theorized that less popular presents will issue more presidential directives, but results on this question are mixed. In terms of how the public responds to the
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Under the Constitution, the president is the federal official that is primarily responsible for the relations of the United States with foreign nations. The president appoints ambassadors, ministers, and consuls (subject to confirmation by the Senate) and receives foreign ambassadors and other public
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Though constrained by various other laws passed by Congress, the president's executive branch conducts most foreign policy, and their power to order and direct troops as commander-in-chief is quite significant (the exact limits of a president's military powers without Congressional authorization are
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of 1973, Congress must authorize any troop deployments longer than 60 days, although that process relies on triggering mechanisms that have never been employed, rendering it ineffectual. Additionally, Congress provides a check to presidential military power through its control over military spending
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itself, the president has broad powers to manage national affairs and the priorities of the government. The president can unilaterally issue a variety of rules, regulations, and instructions, whose impact and visibility vary widely. Memoranda and other informal orders may not be published. National
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No clear mechanism or requirement exists today for the president and Congress to consult. The War Powers Resolution of 1973 contains only vague consultation requirements. Instead, it relies on reporting requirements that, if triggered, begin the clock running for Congress to approve the particular
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Empirical research on executive power and its uses is limited, and results are not always consistent. Available results may not align with predictions from separation-of-powers theories: "presidents routinely change status quo policies that theories predict they should not." Evidence suggests that
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provides a system of shared power known as "checks and balances". For example, the president appoints judges and departmental secretaries, but these appointments must be approved by the Senate. The president can approve bills or veto (deny) them. If he does that, the bill is sent back to Congress,
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Because of the vast array of presidential roles and responsibilities, coupled with a conspicuous presence on the national and international scene, political analysts have tended to place great emphasis on the president's powers. Some have even spoken of "the imperial presidency", referring to the
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The Constitution does not expressly grant the president additional powers in times of national emergency. Some scholars think that the Framers implied these powers because the structural design of the Executive Branch enables it to act faster than the Legislative Branch. Because the Constitution
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of aides, advisers, and assistants. These individuals are political appointments and are not subject to review by the Senate. All members of the staff serve "at the pleasure of the President". Since 1995, the president has been required to submit an annual report to Congress listing the name and
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in the U.S. Department of Justice to review all requests for pardons. The president can also commute a sentence which, in effect, changes the punishment to time served. While the guilty party may be released from custody or not have to serve out a prison term, all other punishments still apply.
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suggested that presidential capacity to pursue objectives unilaterally, rather than through Congress, "virtually defines what is distinctively modern about the modern American presidency." This shift can be linked to other changes, in particular the polarization of political parties, increasing
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With respect to judicial review it appears that presidents may be more likely to issue executive orders when they differ ideologically from the courts. However the courts overwhelmingly tend to support such directives, upholding 83% of the executive orders that were challenged in federal court
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Harry Truman declared the use of emergency powers when he nationalized private steel mills that failed to produce steel because of a labor strike in 1952. With the Korean War ongoing, Truman asserted that he could not wage war successfully if the economy failed to provide him with the material
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without Congressional approval in 1861. Lincoln claimed that the rebellion created an emergency that permitted him the extraordinary power of unilaterally suspending the writ. With Chief Justice Roger Taney sitting as judge, the Federal District Court of Maryland struck down the suspension in
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The exact degree of authority that the Constitution grants to the president as commander-in-chief has been the subject of much debate throughout American history, with Congress at various times granting the president wide authority and at others attempting to restrict that authority. There is
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that privilege was not absolute. The Court reasoned that the judiciary's interest in the "fair administration of criminal justice" outweighed President Nixon's interest in keeping the evidence secret. Later President Bill Clinton lost in federal court when he tried to assert privilege in the
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Political scientists have attempted to develop theoretical approaches to describe the use and control of unilateral power, but such theories have not been clearly substantiated by empirical evidence. Some theoretical perspectives emphasize the importance of institutional constraints and the
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governments in both Kabul and Baghdad were toppled by an overwhelming superiority of American and allied forces defied the predictions of many military experts. However, insufficient post-war planning and strategy by Bush and his advisors to rebuild those nations were costly.
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he American Constitution...envisages a strong Presidency within an equally strong system of accountability. When the constitutional balance is upset in favor of Presidential power and at the expense of Presidential accountability, the office can be said to become imperial. –
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negotiation with Great Britain. While not enshrined in the Constitution, Washington's action created the precedent for privilege. When Richard Nixon tried to use executive privilege as a reason for not turning over subpoenaed audio tapes to a special prosecutor in the
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President Franklin Delano Roosevelt similarly invoked emergency powers when he issued an order directing that all Japanese Americans residing on the West Coast be placed into internment camps during World War II. The U.S. Supreme Court upheld this order in
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remains silent on the issue, the courts cannot grant the Executive Branch these powers when it tries to wield them. The courts will only recognize a right of the Executive Branch to use emergency powers if Congress has granted such powers to the president.
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to either supplement regular forces, assist state governments in the case of rebellion or insurrection, or to enforce federal law when such enforcement is impracticable by normal means. Additionally, the president also maintains direct control over the
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The Separation of Powers devised by the founding fathers was primarily designed to prevent the majority from ruling with an iron fist. Based on their experience, the framers shied away from giving any branch of the new government too much power. The
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in modern times. Confronting a major constitutional issue of murky legislation that left the wars in Korea and Vietnam without official declarations of war, Congress quickly authorized sweeping war-making powers for Bush. The leadership of
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which outlines more than 7,000 appointive positions in the government. Many of these appointments are made by the president. The president is also free to appoint a new agency head of ten agencies. For example, it is not unusual for the
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It was not clear whether the White House consulted with Congressional leaders about the military action, or notified them in advance. Thomas S. Foley, the Speaker of the House, said on Tuesday night that he had not been alerted by the
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In times of war or national emergency, the Congress may grant the president broader powers to manage the national economy and protect the security of the United States, but these powers were not expressly granted by the Constitution.
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U.S. ranks have their roots in British military traditions, with the president possessing ultimate authority, but no rank, maintaining a civilian status. Before 1947, the president was the only common superior of the Army (under the
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have set terms that will often outlast presidential terms. For example, governors of the Federal Reserve serve for fourteen years to ensure agency independence. The president also appoints members to the boards of directors for
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that "The President is to be commander-in-chief of the army and navy of the United States. ... It would amount to nothing more than the supreme command and direction of the military and naval forces ... while that of the
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claimed in 1976 that the powers of the president to decide the constitutionality of government actions concerning national security was absolute and exclusive: "if the President does it, that means it is not illegal".
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and regulation. Presidents have historically initiated the process for going to war, but critics have charged that there have been several conflicts in which presidents did not get official declarations, including
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president's actions, there is some evidence to suggest that "individuals are less likely to approve of the president following the use of unilateral power" possibly because it is used in place of legislation.
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President Reagan told Congress of the invasion of Grenada two hours after he had ordered the landing. He told Congressional leaders of the bombing of Libya while the aircraft were on their way.
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Presidents have sent forces abroad more than 100 times; Congress has declared war only five times: the War of 1812, the Mexican War, the Spanish–American War, World War I and World War II.
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must appoint people to more than 6,000 federal positions. The appointments range from top officials at U.S. government agencies, to the White House staff, and members of the United States
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with expressions of their opinion on the constitutionality of a bill's provisions. The president may even declare them unenforceable but the Supreme Court has yet to address this issue.
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As the purpose of a military is to combat foreign invaders and adversaries, U.S. troops cannot be deployed on U.S. soil. The only exception to this rule, is if the president invokes the
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believed in a high amount of civilian leadership of the military, making many tactical and policy decisions based on the recommendations of his advisors—including the decision to use
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Commander in Chief of the Army and Navy of the United States, and of the Militia of the several States, when called into the actual Service of the United States
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Congressional legislation gives the president powers to commandeer states and governors of states, if the president deems they are engaged in insurrection.
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presidents are more likely to exercise unilateral power with the tacit support of the majority party in Congress, rather than against a hostile Congress.
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it and return the bill to Congress with a veto message suggesting changes (unless Congress is out of session, in which case the president may rely on a
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On occasion, the president may personally participate in summit conferences where heads of state meet for direct consultation. For example, President
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are considered too severe. This power can check the legislative and judicial branches by altering punishment for crimes. Presidents can issue blanket
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said that the president, although lacking the power to declare war, would have "the direction of war when authorized or begun", further explaining in
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from Congress. If the president agrees with the bill, he can sign it into law within ten days of receipt. If the president opposes the bill, he can
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gives the president the ability to withhold information from the public, Congress, and the courts in national security and diplomatic affairs.
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extends to the DECLARING of war and to the RAISING and REGULATING of fleets and armies, all which ... would appertain to the legislature".
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Emergency presidential power is not a new idea. However, the way in which it is used in the twenty-first century presents new challenges.
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tendencies for congressional dysfunction, and the delegation of authority to the executive branch to implement legislative provisions.
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for New York City to be unconstitutional because only a constitutional amendment could give the president line-item veto power.
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of Congress. If Congress has adjourned without acting on proposals, the president may call a special session of the Congress.
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Beyond these official powers, the U.S. president, as a leader of his political party and the United States government, holds
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Much of the legislation dealt with by Congress is drafted at the initiative of the executive branch. In modern times, the "
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resources necessary to keep the troops well-equipped. The U.S. Supreme Court, however, refused to accept that argument in
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and the services (Army, Navy, Marine Corps and Air Force) became subject to the "authority, direction and control" of the
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security directives may be classified. Public proclamations and international agreements are more easily tracked, as are
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announced his decision that the use of the commander-in-chief title would thereafter be reserved for the president only.
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due to Iraq's alleged sponsorship of terrorism and possession of weapons of mass destruction, the speed at which the
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An essential factor, then, to counter the abuse of unilateral executive power, is presidential accountability:
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To declare War, grant Letters of Marque and Reprisal, and make Rules concerning Captures on Land and Water
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During the 20th century, certain regional commanders came to be called "commander-in-chief". Before 2002,
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and may exercise supreme operational command and control over them. The president has, in this capacity,
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The president can – with certain limitations – call into federal service all or individual units of the
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The amount of military detail handled personally by the president in wartime has varied dramatically.
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to assist the president with the preparation of the budget. Previous presidents had the privilege of
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attempted to partially override this change via Executive Order, creating the job classification of
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was passed in response to large-scale power exercises by President Nixon. The act also created the
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assist with operations as outlined in the presidentially-approved Unified Command Plan (UCP).
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to be changed by the president. Other agencies that deal with federal regulation such as the
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To improve the working relationship with Congress, presidents in recent years have set up an
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Early examples of unilateral directives to enact politically controversial policies include
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The enigma of presidential power: Parties, policies and strategic uses of unilateral action
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A claim of emergency powers was at the center of President Abraham Lincoln's suspension of
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to forgive entire groups of people. For example, President Jimmy Carter granted amnesty to
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Most pardons are issued as oversight of the judicial branch, especially in cases where the
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was deeply involved in strategy development and day-to-day military operations during the
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Emergency Presidential Power: From the Drafting of the Constitution to the War on Terror
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The Myth of the Imperial Presidency: How Public Opinion Checks the Unilateral Executive
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National Constitution Center Educational Resources (some internal navigation required)
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Pardons can be controversial when they appear to be politically motivated. President
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were referred to as commanders-in-chief on a daily basis (e.g. Commander in Chief of
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The president also nominates persons to fill federal judicial vacancies, including
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of the U.S. Senate. In the condition of a Senate recess, the president may make a
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Perspectives on Presidential Leadership: An International View of the White House
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List of people pardoned or granted clemency by the president of the United States
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a line-item veto over parts of a bill that required spending federal funds. The
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Commander in Chief: Franklin Delano Roosevelt, His Lieutenants, and Their War
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put additional responsibilities on the presidency for the preparation of the
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allowed presidents to reward political supporters with jobs. Following the
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Cullinane, Michael Patrick; Elliott, Clare Frances (February 18, 2014).
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When a bill is presented for signature, the president may also issue a
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The Constitution explicitly assigns the president the power to sign or
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as a legislative counterpoint to the Office of Management and Budget.
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intended Congress to declare war and the president to direct the war;
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now oversees the staffing of 2.8 million federal jobs in the federal
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worked closely with his generals and admirals, and assigned Admiral
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and had very little contact with the War Department or with General
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if a position needs to be filled while Congress is not in session.
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Commanders in chief : presidential leadership in modern wars
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with foreign powers that are not subject to Senate confirmation.
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Presidents are required to approve all of a bill or none of it;
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paid very little attention to operational military details of
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removed the classification prior to its full implementation.
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over public opinion whereby they may influence legislation.
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kept a very tight personal control of operations during the
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Constitutional Conflicts Between Congress and the President
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Separation of powers under the United States Constitution
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The president has several options when presented with a
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Congressional Budget and Impoundment Control Act of 1974
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first claimed privilege when Congress requested to see
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have been prohibited. In 1996, Congress gave President
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to quell civil turmoils, rebellions and insurrections.
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Lyndon Johnson's War: The Road to Stalemate in Vietnam
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In the past, presidents could appoint members of the
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Federal government
Constitution of the United States
Law
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House of Representatives
Speaker
Mike Johnson
Majority Leader
Steve Scalise
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Hakeem Jeffries
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Senate
President
Kamala Harris
President Pro Tempore
Patty Murray
Majority Leader
Chuck Schumer
Minority Leader
Mitch McConnell

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