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presidency and bureaucracy Flashcards

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bully pulpit

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a position of authority that gives someone the opportunith to speak out about a issue

power president has to sway public

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cabinet

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part of bureaucracy
group of officials who act as advisors to the president
composed of heads/secretaries of the 15 exec. departments created by congress
president appoints officials who are confirmed by majority vote of senate

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chief of staff

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don’t require senate conf
highest ranking member of the Exec. office of pres
oversees actions of the white house staff, manages president’s schedule and appointments
“the gatekeeper”

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circular structure

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A method of organizing a president’s staff in which several presidential assistants report directly to the president

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council of economic advisors

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helps the president with economic planning
consists of 3 leading economists plus analysts

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executive office of the president

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consists of agencies that report directly to the president and perform policy-making services for him
not apart of white house staff
president appoints top positions that are confirmed by senate

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executive orders

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enforce constitution, legislation, or modify rules and practices of bureaucratic agencies
have force of law
can’t conflict with existing legislation

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executive privilege

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the president assertion of the right to withold certain info from congress

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federalist paper #70

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Hamilton argues for a strong executive leader

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honeymoon period

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the first 100 days when a newly elected president takes office and the opposing party, media, etc. arent as politically critical of him

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impeachment

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an accusation, requiring a simple majority vote in the house
- treason, bribery, or other high crimes
if impeached, president is tried by the senate, requiring a 2/3 vote to be removed from office

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lame duck

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a politician who is still in office after having lost a reelection bid

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national security council

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office that advises the president on national security and foreign policy
- consists of vp, secretaries of state, defense and treasury

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office of management and budget

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largest office in the exec. office of pres,
prepares national budget that president proposes to congress every year
monitors spending of funds approved by congress

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pocket veto

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a president can let a bill die by not signing it when congress adjourns within 10 days of submitting a bill

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pyramid structure

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method of organizing a president’s staff where most presidential assistants report through a hierarchy to the president’s chief of staff

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war powers resolution

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  • intended to limit the president’s use of military
  • requires president to consult with congress within 48 hours of using military force and withdraw after 60-90 days unless congress declares war or grants extension
  • seen as unconstitutional but abided
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white house staff

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staff who help with policy interests of pres
not confirmed by senate

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12th amendment

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allowed electors(electoral college) to vote for the pres and vice-pres separately

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22nd amendment

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limited number of terms to 2

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25th amendment

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permits the vp to become acting pres if pres is disabled

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discretionary authority

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the extent to which appointed bureaucrats can choose courses of action and make policies that are not spelled out in advance by law

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government corporations

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“business-like”
providing services like private companies
-US postal service

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hatch act

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made it illegal for federal service employees to take an active part in political managaement or politcal campaigns

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independent executive agencies

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resemble cabinet departments but are smaller
narrower areas of responsibility (purposeful)
subject to presidential control
administrative responsibilities

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independent regulatory agencies

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“watchdogs”
operate independently not apart of a department
not directly controlled by president
governed by a small commission of members appointed by the pres and confrirmed by senate
enforce regularions
involved with interst groups

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office of personnel management

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administers civil service laws, rules, reg
written examinations for comp servixe
sends 3 eligible names when position opens
person assigned genderal schedule rating

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pendleton act

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  • spoils system is critizixed bc appointments were n’t merit based
  • created merit system for appointing federal offices

set up a civil service system testing program to evaluate candidates

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parliamentary system vs american pres system

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Parliamentary system: never face divided government; hence, party discipline is better; support their leaders.

Constitution inhibits a concentration of power; More separation of powers/checks and balances.

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presidential requirements

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35
natty born citizen
live in us 14 years
men, manner of professions = political

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which part of exec offic of pres don’t need senate conf

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white house staff

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examples of cabinet

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dep of homeland secuirty
dep of agriculture
dep of defense

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white house staff example

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chief of staff and press secretary

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formal powers of pres

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Chief Executive

Commander in Chief

Chief Diplomat

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informal powers of pres

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manager of prosperity
chief of party
voice of people
spokesman for the free world
Chied Legislator
chief of state

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chief executive

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administers executes and enforces provisions of federal law

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judicial powers of pres

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grants reprieves and pardons
postpone exec of sentences or forgiveness of crime
appoints justices to SC

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Chief Diplomat

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negotiates treaties with other countriese
executive agreements

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commander in chief

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leader of us armed forces
decisions to use weapons of mass destruction and sending troops into specific areas of conflict

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veto power

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pres can send a bill back to congress with reasons but can be overriden with 2/3 support of both houses

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powerful persuader

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utilize honeymoon period

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chief legislator

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set agenda
bargaining for votes

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2 agencies created by pendleton act

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office of personnel management and merit systems protection board

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merit systems protection board

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protects the integrity of the federal merit system
hears charges of wrongdoings and employee appeals against agency actions
orders disciplinary actions when necessary

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independent regularoty agency ex

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FDA
SEC

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government corp ex

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postal serv
amtrak

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how congress controls bureaucracy

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influence appointments of agency heads
(senate confirms pres nominations or can refuse)
determines each agency’s budget and appropriates money

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how pres control bureaucracy

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bureauc ult answers to pres who appoints the agency heads that support his ideas
issue exec orders
manages budget of each agency

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criticisms of bure

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duplication : two agencies doing same thing
conflicr/fragmentation: agencies often work at cross purposes with one another
waste: spending more on products and serrvices that are unnecessary

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