Final History Notes - Nava Flashcards
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What is the difference between the power of the U.S. President and the King of Britain according to Hamilton?
The President has checks and balances, while the King of Britain does not.
What term does another author use to describe the President’s role?
The term ‘czar’ is used to illustrate that an emperor can be manipulated, suggesting a President should not be a dictator or easily manipulated.
What are the constitutional requirements for the U.S. President?
The President must be a natural born citizen of the U.S., at least 35 years old, and a resident of the U.S. for at least 14 years before taking office.
What defines a natural born citizen?
A natural born citizen is someone who has citizenship from birth; if not, they must go through the naturalization process.
What is the annual salary of the U.S. President?
$400,000 per year.
What are some perks of being the U.S. President?
The President receives a $50,000 allowance per year, resides in the White House, travels on Air Force One, and has access to many generals.
What are some informal requirements for becoming President?
Many Presidents have held previous offices such as senator or governor, are usually male, Protestant Christians, have a college education, and come from wealthy or high social classes.
What is the primary role of the Executive Branch?
To enforce laws as outlined in Article 2 of the Constitution.
What is the role of the President as Head of Senate?
The President serves as the ceremonial chief of the U.S. government and people, grants pardons, and gives the State of the Union address.
What does the Chief Executive do?
The Chief Executive enforces and executes federal laws, treaties, and court decisions, issues executive orders, and appoints cabinet members and federal judges with Senate approval.
What are executive orders?
Presidential directives that have the force of law without congressional approval. They can reverse previous orders.
Can you name a historical executive order?
President Lincoln’s Emancipation Proclamation.
What is the role of the President as Chief Diplomat?
The President is in charge of foreign policy, appoints ambassadors, negotiates treaties, and recognizes foreign governments, all requiring Senate approval.
What did President Johnson believe about political parties and issues?
He believed they could divide Americans and did not seek reelection due to the Vietnam War and its divisions.
What is the role of the President as Commander in Chief?
The President has civilian authority over the military, but Congress declares war.
What was the significance of the joint resolution made by Congress in 2001?
It authorized the use of military force in the War on Terror.
What is the role of the President as Chief Legislator?
The President has veto power, can outline legislative proposals, and call special sessions of Congress.
What is the State of the Union Address?
An annual speech where the President states ideas and presents problems the nation must solve through legislation.
How does the President help Congress representatives win reelection?
By visiting their states and delivering funds for pet projects.
What are primary elections?
Elections conducted by each state to determine delegates to the national convention and decide the preferred candidate.
What is the Electoral College?
Each state has a number of electors equal to its number of House members plus two Senate members.
What are the key components of the election process?
Voting day and inauguration day.
What does the 14th Amendment guarantee?
Citizenship to all persons born in the U.S., due process of law, and equal protection of the law.
Why was the 14th Amendment established?
In response to the Dred Scott v. Sandford case, which stated that black people could not be citizens.
