AP Gov final review (The president)

Question 1

what is fed 70 about

Answer 1

In this essay, Hamilton argues that a single executive (led by one person as president, rather than several people acting as a council) is the best form for the executive branch of the United States.
He reasons that one president can act more quickly, and with more secrecy when necessary, than a larger group of leaders. He also argues that a single executive is less dangerous to democracy than a council, because it is easier to identify and remove one corrupt person than to discover who among several leaders is a bad actor.

Question 2

what is the importance of fed 70

Answer 2

70 argues for a strong, unitary executive, it has often been used as a justification for expanding executive and presidential power, especially during times of national emergency.

Question 3

who wrote fed 70 and when

Answer 3

written by Alexander Hamilton and published on March 15, 1788

Question 4

formal powers

Answer 4

Powers expressly granted to the president under Article II of the Constitution. Examples include making treaties, commanding the military, appointing Supreme Court justices, and vetoing legislation.

Question 5

expansion of power

Answer 5

as time goes on and our world evolves so does the role of presidency. Presidents themselves have taken the initiative to develop new roles for the office. In fact, many presidents have enlarged the power of the presidency by expanding the president’s responsibilities and political resources.

Question 6

how can presidents expand powers

Answer 6

through the use of presidential war powers, executive orders and signing statements, executive privilege, and executive agreements.

Question 7

informal powers

Answer 7

Powers claimed by presidents as necessary in order to execute the law. Examples include issuing executive orders, Public persuasion, establishing bureaucracy

Question 8

what are executive orders?

Answer 8

an executive order isn’t a law but it can carry the weight of one, this is something the president issues without consultation or permission from congress. They are enforced like laws and subject to judicial review, they have the power to invalidate in order they view as the president asserting too much power (unconstitutional)

Question 9

examples of executive orders

Answer 9

The Emancipation proclamation made by Lincoln (issued to free all slaves within the rebellious areas)

Question 10

how can the president check the legislative branches?

Answer 10

The President has the power to veto a bill sent from Congress

Question 11

how does the legislative branche check the president?

Answer 11

The legislative branch has the power to approve Presidential nominations, control the budget, and can impeach the President and remove him or her from office.

Question 12

how can the president check the judicial branch

Answer 12

and the President nominates Supreme Court justices, court of appeals judges, and district court judges who make the evaluations.

Question 13

how does the judicial branch check the president?

Answer 13

The Judicial branch can declare acts of the President unconstitutional, which removes them from the law.

Question 14

what is the 22nd amendment

Answer 14

The Twenty-second Amendment to the US Constitution applies term limits to the office of the president. Under the Twenty-second Amendment, no one may be elected president more than twice, or serve as president longer than ten years.

Question 15

how long could you serve before the 22nd amendment

Answer 15

no limit on your amount of terms

Question 16

why is the 22nd Amendment important

Answer 16

The 22nd Amendment is check on the president’s power

Question 17

what is the 25th amendment

Answer 17

In case of the removal of the President from office or of his death or resignation, the Vice President shall become President.

Question 18

why is the 25th amendment important

Answer 18

Moreover, the Amendment provided a mechanism for determining Presidential disability and transferring the presidential powers to the vice president in case of the president was unable to discharge the duties

Question 19

what is the war powers act

Answer 19

Also called the War Powers Resolution, the War Powers Act limits the president’s power to deploy US armed forces. Every president since Nixon has contested the War Powers Act as an infringement of their role as Commander in Chief of the armed forces.

Question 20

how does the war powers act limit the president ability to deploy troops

Answer 20

It stipulates the president must notify Congress within 48 hours of military action and prohibits armed forces from remaining for more than 60 days.

Question 21

what is impeachment

Answer 21

Impeachment is the process of bringing charges against a government official for wrongdoing. A trial may be held, and the official may be removed from office

Question 22

why would someone get impeached

Answer 22

treason (the crime of betraying one’s country, especially by attempting to kill the sovereign or overthrow the government), bribery (The criminal offense of bribery involves offering or giving something of value to another person, usually a public official), and other high crimes and misdemeanors

Question 23

who can impeach the president

Answer 23

only the House of reps can initiate the process of impeachment

Question 24

what is the process of impeachment in the house

Answer 24

it begins with referring the matter to a committee usually the House Committee of Rules and the House Committee of Judiciary. They review the accusations and examine the evidence. If they find sufficient grounds to proceed the House will hold a seperate vote on each of the charges (articles of impeachment) if one or more pass by a simple majority they are impeached and will be sent to trial in the Senate

Question 25

what is the process of impeachment in the senate

Answer 25

selected members of the house act as prosecution (the ones charging) while the impeached member and their lawyer present their defense lastly the senate acts as the judge and jury (conducting the trial and deliberating the arguments)

Question 26

what happens if it’s the president is impeached

Answer 26

the VP becomes president

Question 27

what needs to happen to be convicted (be found guilty)

Answer 27

the person being charged is convicted if there is a supermajority vote of 2/3 this results in the automatic removal of power and depending on the charges it can disqualify them from holding office in the future

Question 28

what is the organization of the executive branch

Answer 28

The executive branch consists of the President, his or her advisors and various departments and agencies. This branch is responsible for enforcing the laws of the land The executive branch of our Government is in charge of making sure that the laws of the United States are obeyed.

Question 29

what are the roles of the president

Answer 29

The President is both the head of state and head of government of the United States of America, and Commander-in-Chief of the armed forces. Under Article II of the Constitution, the President is responsible for the execution and enforcement of the laws created by Congress.

Question 30

what are the roles of the vice president

Answer 30

The Constitution names the vice president of the United States as the president of the Senate. In addition to serving as presiding officer, the vice president has the sole power to break a tie vote in the Senate and formally presides over the receiving and counting of electoral ballots cast in presidential elections.

Question 31

how have vice presidents changed over time

Answer 31

Today vice presidents serve as principal advisors to the president, but from 1789 until the 1950s their primary duty was to preside over the Senate.

Question 32

what do the cabinet heads do

Answer 32

The members of the President’s Cabinet advise the President on all important problems he/she must face. They also lead the departments for the Executive Branch of our government. Congress must give its approval to the men and women the President appoints before they can take office.

Question 33

what do the heads of independent agencies do

Answer 33

In general, independent agencies are tasked with administering laws and federal regulations that apply to specific areas such as the environment, social security, homeland security, education, and veteran affairs

Question 34

what is a veto

Answer 34

The veto allows the President to “check” the legislature by reviewing acts passed by Congress and blocking measures he finds unconstitutional, unjust, or unwise.

Question 35

who can override a veto

Answer 35

Congress has the power to override the President’s veto forms a “balance” between the branches on the lawmaking power.

Question 36

what has to be stated in order to have an executive order

Answer 36

it must specify what authority is used to make it (constitution or law)

Question 37

can executive orders be overturned

Answer 37

yes courts can rule them unconstitutional, congress can refuse to spend money to carry out the order, congress can pass legislation to invalidate them

Question 38

why do presidents use executive orders

Answer 38

presidents use them to shift priorities and change the way the federal government does business

Question 39

when do presidents use executive orders

Answer 39

most executive orders are not responses to emergencies they are often directed toward agencies in the federal government in order to expand or contract power. others determine the extent to which legislation should be enforced and sometimes they may be used to help clarify or implement a policy that needs to be easily defined.

Question 40

what is the legislative branch check on executive orders

Answer 40

they can pass laws to counteract executive orders

Question 41

what is the judicial check on executive orders?

Answer 41

they can deem there executive order unconstitutional