Presidential Power: Persuasion
The President only has the power to Persuade
The President is the elected Head of State in the USA, it is through to be the most powerful position in the world however Neustadt concluded otherwise. Presidents have various powers and duties such as acting as Commander in Chief and proposing legislation. Some may argue however, the President only has, what Neustadt concluded “The power to Persuade.”
Some may argue the President has powers aside from that of Persuasion. The US Constitution gives the President the power to propose legislation “He shall from time to time give to Congress information of the State of the Union and recommend to their Consideration such measures as he shall judge necessary and expedient.” this gives the President the power of legislation in Congress, an example being that of Obamacare and the American Clean Energy and Security Act of 2009, a bill which required both the Presidents legislative abilities as well as his power of persuasion. The President can, at any time, propose legislation either at a public event or call a press conference.
Furthermore, the President has the power to veto legislation coming from Congress, making the President an extremely powerful figure. Obama vetoed H.R.3808 - Interstate Recognition of Notarisations Act of 2010 for example. Any legislation coming from Congress can be vetoed by the President regardless of its support in the House and Senate, even though the Democrats suffered a defeat in the mid-term of 2014, Obama still has power in the White House, he can veto any legislation and send it back to Congress for amendment. This is similar to the UK where the Queen must sign any legislation coming from Parliament, unlike the President it is unusual for the Head of State to refuse signing legislation, the last time being 1707, the Scottish Militia Bill.
Furthermore, the President is given the title of Commander in Chief by the US Constitution. This gives the President the power to control the army and
The President is the elected Head of State in the USA, it is through to be the most powerful position in the world however Neustadt concluded otherwise. Presidents have various powers and duties such as acting as Commander in Chief and proposing legislation. Some may argue however, the President only has, what Neustadt concluded “The power to Persuade.”
Some may argue the President has powers aside from that of Persuasion. The US Constitution gives the President the power to propose legislation “He shall from time to time give to Congress information of the State of the Union and recommend to their Consideration such measures as he shall judge necessary and expedient.” this gives the President the power of legislation in Congress, an example being that of Obamacare and the American Clean Energy and Security Act of 2009, a bill which required both the Presidents legislative abilities as well as his power of persuasion. The President can, at any time, propose legislation either at a public event or call a press conference.
Furthermore, the President has the power to veto legislation coming from Congress, making the President an extremely powerful figure. Obama vetoed H.R.3808 - Interstate Recognition of Notarisations Act of 2010 for example. Any legislation coming from Congress can be vetoed by the President regardless of its support in the House and Senate, even though the Democrats suffered a defeat in the mid-term of 2014, Obama still has power in the White House, he can veto any legislation and send it back to Congress for amendment. This is similar to the UK where the Queen must sign any legislation coming from Parliament, unlike the President it is unusual for the Head of State to refuse signing legislation, the last time being 1707, the Scottish Militia Bill.
Furthermore, the President is given the title of Commander in Chief by the US Constitution. This gives the President the power to control the army and