Presidency

Question 1

Electoral College

Answer 1

used to elect president, each state gets a certain number of electorates : each state gets at least 3

Question 2

Inherent Powers

Answer 2

powers held by the President that are not explicitly mentioned in the United States Constitution, often through executive orders and such

Question 3

Unilateral Action

Answer 3

when the president just decides to do something

Question 4

Executive Agreement

Answer 4

agreements between the US and other countries, not a formal treaty but similar

Question 5

Executive Order

Answer 5

a regulation/rule by the president which has the force of the law

Question 6

Signing Statement

Answer 6

a written statement which goes along with a bill following the presidents signature to clarify intention

Question 7

Partisan Presidency

Answer 7

members of congress give up control to party leaders, the chairs use their power to push party goals rather than individual goals

Question 8

Populist Presidency

Answer 8

televised speeches, goal to be liked by public, social media

Question 9

Veto Bargaining

Answer 9

the threat of a veto is often enough to change legislation

Question 10

Going Public

Answer 10

making appeals to the public

Question 11

Executive Office of the President

Answer 11

stays in place despite shifts in presidency, provides informal on spending

Question 12

Office of Management and Budget

Answer 12

the largest office within the EOP, main purpose: to produce the presidents budget

Question 13

“take care” clause

Answer 13

take care that the laws be faithfully executed by the president