What is the difference between the formal and informal powers of the president?

1. Analyze one formal (Constitutional) power and one informal power of the President of the United States.
There are two categories of presidential powers. These two categories consist of formal and informal powers. Formal powers are direct actions the chief executive can take by employing formal powers of the office. An example of a formal power is the power the governor can exercise that is specifically outlined in a state constitution or state law. An example of a formal power of the president is the power of pardon. This power of pardon has no conditions. Presidents such as Harry S. Truman, Andrew Johnsons, have issued pardons. The president to issue more pardons than any other post World War II president is Harry S. Truman, issuing over …show more content…
In order to achieve policy goals or proclamations the presidents may choose to issue executive orders. Executive orders are usually direct government agencies to pursue a specific course in the absence of congressional action. Many formal and famous executive orders have been made occurred in times of war or invoke the president as commander-in-chief. One such formal power was Franklin’s Roosevelt’s order in 1942, permitting the internment of Japanese Americans. It wasn’t until the first half of the twentieth century but since has been growing less popular in the last few decades. This is due in part because they often are overturned in court if Congress has not given prior delegated authority to the president. Executive orders that are sustained, are those not overturned in courts. Sustained executive orders most often have some prior authority from Congress that legitimizes them. Informal powers are those of persuasion and …show more content…
The senate then proceeds to give it a number and a title; then the bill goes to the appropriate committee. The committee then reviews and votes on the bill. If the committee passes the bill, it is then sent back to the senate and the house of debate. If it rejected by the senate, the senate may make changes to the bill or “table” it, this is equivalent of killing it. In contrast, if the bill enters it goes to Rules Committee, where they decide when the bill will come up for debate. This committee establishes rules and limits time, and type of amendments. After t he committee votes on the bill, the committee chairman instructs staff to prepare the written bill. One the bill is reported back to the chamber where it started it is placed in order on the calendar. When the bill reaches the floor of house or senate they are rules to governing the debate on legislation. Following the debate and the amendments are approved the bill is passed resulting in moving to the second chamber where they work to compromise. Together the conference committee must approve both chambers, in order to reach the Presidents desk for an approval or vetoes. Though, this can be overwritten if two-thirds of both chambers vote to overrule the

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