MULTIPLE Choice test 4

Question 1

What is the executive branch

Answer 1

It is headed by the president and they are the ones who put laws into effect

Question 2

Why was the electoral college selected to select the president?

Answer 2

There were fears that large states would dominate the system

Question 3

What is the 22nd amendment?

Answer 3

Placed term limits on the presidency

Question 4

What are the qualifications to become president?

Answer 4

At least 35 years old, natural born U.S citizen, lived in the US for at least 14 years

Question 5

List the main points of Federalist 70

Answer 5

-You need one single executive because it allows for decisive decision making

Question 6

What is the difference between enumerated (formal) powers and informal powers

Answer 6

Enumerated means its spelled out in the constitution and informal powers are hinted at, but not downright said in the constitution

Question 7

Describe the role of chief executive

Answer 7

They are the one that enforces the law, one way they can do that is with executive orders

Question 8

What is the cabinet?

Answer 8

15 department heads that aid in execution of laws

Question 9

What is the official process for becoming apart of the cabinet?

Answer 9

Appointed by the president and confirmed by the senate

Question 10

What is the role of chief diplomat

Answer 10

represents the U.S with other foreign leaders

Question 11

What is the official process for a treaty to be ratified

Answer 11

Has to be confirmed by 2/3 of the senate

Question 12

What is the role of chief legislator

Answer 12

They do give the state of union address and they are typically involved in all stages of a legislative process

Question 13

What is the state of union address?

Answer 13

A yearly speech from a president to congress that updates them on national affairs

Question 14

What is the role of commander in chief

Answer 14

(president)Top of the military chain of command, can order solider into combat, but they cannot declare war

Question 15

What are pardons

Answer 15

Presidential authority to release individuals convicted of a crime and set aside punishment for a federal crime.

Question 16

What is executive privilege

Answer 16

A right claimed by presidents to keep certain conversations, records, and transcripts confidential, especially from congress

Question 17

What are executive agreements

Answer 17

An agreement between a president and another nation that is not as strong as a treaty and doesn’t require senate ratification

Question 18

What are signing statements

Answer 18

Comments issued by presidents while signing a bill into law that usually consists of political statements and reasons for signing the bill

Question 19

What are executive orders

Answer 19

A policy issued by the president that does not need approval by congress

Question 20

What is the war powers resolution

Answer 20

The law that if the president brings troops into combat they can only be there 60 days without congress approval

Question 21

What is the process of presidential impeachment

Answer 21

Impeachment Majority vote in the house, 2/3 conviction vote in the senate

Question 22

What decisions can federal courts make pertaining to executive orders

Answer 22

Judicial review can overturn executive orders

Question 23

What is the 12th amendment

Answer 23

President and VP are elected together

Question 24

what is the 25th amendment

Answer 24

If there is a vacancy in the role of VP, a new VP is appointed by the president and approved by both chambers of congress

Question 25

What is the name of the spouse of the president

Answer 25

The First lady

Question 26

What is the executive office of the president

Answer 26

a lot of advisors ( economic and national security counsel) for the president, staff

Question 27

what is the role of president in his political party

Answer 27

They are the head of there political party

Question 28

What must the president successfully do in working in congress

Answer 28

They must use bargaining and persuasion with congress

Question 29

what is "going public"

Answer 29

When the president promotes himself and his policies

Question 30

What is the bully pulpit

Answer 30

The president has an advantage with the media because the role of being president can help convince the public of there viewpoints.

Question 31

When does a president's approval rating tend to be the highest

Answer 31

The first 6 months of the president being elected

Question 32

What is the Dream Act

Answer 32

NIcknamed DACA, an executive order by Obama to prevent deportation of kids under 16

Question 33

What is federal bureaucracy

Answer 33

Departments and agencies in the executive branch that implement laws passed by congress

Question 34

What are bureaucrats and what are they responsible for doing

Answer 34

People employed by government agencies and they can create rules and procedures to carry out Congress's goals

Question 35

Describe the size of the federal bureaucracy

Answer 35

100s of agencies, millions of employees

Question 36

what is the constitutional basis for the bureaucracy

Answer 36

This is an informal power so that the president would have assistance in carrying out the role of chief executive

Question 37

Describe the positions in Presidents Washington 's cabinet

Answer 37

Secretary of state, secretary of Treasury, and attorney general

Question 38

How many cabinet departments exists today, how were the cabinets created

Answer 38

15 cabinet departments, created by congressional legislation

Question 39

What is political patronage

Answer 39

Filling administrative positions as a award of support instead of merit

Question 40

What is the Pendleton act of 1883

Answer 40

Hiring a promoting people based on merit ( Meaning you need to be qualified)

Question 41

How do top level bureaucrats get their positions

Answer 41

They are appointed by the president and confirmed by the senate

Question 42

how is the budget set for different cabinet departments

Answer 42

It is submitted by the president but has to be approved by congress

Question 43

What is an iron triangle

Answer 43

It is a permanent relationship between the bureaucratic agencies, congressional committees, and interest group

Question 44

What is an issue network?

Answer 44

A web of influence between interest groups and policymakers that is Temporary and addresses a specific issue

Question 45

What is implementation, why is it complicated?

Answer 45

The bureaucracy putting into action legislation created by congress

Question 46

what is bureaucratic discretion

Answer 46

The process of an agency deciding how to implement a law if its not clear

Question 47

What is regulation

Answer 47

The process that a bureaucracy fills in details for a law

Question 48

What are independent regulatory agencies or commissions

Answer 48

they control or direct some aspect of the economy

Question 49

Describe the terms for commissioners and the reason for it

Answer 49

They have set terms to provide insulation for politics

Question 50

What is the Hatch Act ad why was it created

Answer 50

Those in the bureaucracy aren't supposed to engage in politics at the same time

Question 51

What is evaluation and termination

Answer 51

Determining if a policy is achieving its objectives and termination is ending a policy

Question 52

Describe presidential checks on the bureaucracy

Answer 52

They can hire and fire individuals at the top layers

Question 53

Describe ways Congress can perform checks on the bureaucracy

Answer 53

The senate has to approve presidential appointees and budgets

Question 54

Describe ways the judicial branch can perform checks on the bureaucracy

Answer 54

It can overturn agency decisions

Question 55

which event turned much of the public against part of the bureaucracy and how

Answer 55

Hurricane Katrina and the bureaucracy was seen as ineffective

Question 56

What roles do both the president and Congress have regarding the annual budget

Answer 56

The president submits a budget that congress has to approve

Question 57

What is the formal role of the first spouse

Answer 57

There is no formal role, but most have an initiative to promote

Question 58

How do high approval ratings help the president

Answer 58

Easier to implement an agenda because of public support

Question 59

What is oversight

Answer 59

these are Congressional hearings basically are used to ensure funds are being used appropriately

Question 60

What are main reasons that someone running for President may consider in choosing there vice president

Answer 60

Appeal to different geographic region or a different strength than the president

Question 61

What positions are two of the top advisors to a President

Answer 61

Chief of staff and national security advisor

Question 62

How is the length of time on the job different between cabinet secretaries and general service employees in the bureaucracy

Answer 62

Cabinet secretaries tend to change during presidents terms, but general employees tend to be career civil service

Question 63

What is deregulation

Answer 63

Bureaucratic reform that government reduces its role as a regulator of business