Presidency Test Flashcards by Penny Glosier

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Theory

Framers

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wrote the Const.

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Theory

Whig Theory

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limited Presidential power

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Theory

Stewardship

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will to lead a country

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Theory

Imperial Theory

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growth of Presidential power

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Presidential Powers

Ordinance

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power to pass orders

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Presidential Powers

Privilege

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right to know things in the Gov.

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Presidential Powers

Appointment

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appointing certain cabinet members

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Presidential Powers

Removal

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removing officials

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Powers Against President

Impeachment

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removal from office

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Presidential Powers

Clemency

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mercy shown to criminals

pardon, repreive, commutaion, parole, amnesty

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Presidential Powers (Clemency)

Pardon

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removing someone’s sentences or charges entirely

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Presidential Powers (Clemency)

Commutation

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reduce fine/sentence

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Presidential Powers (Clemency)

Repreive

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post-pone sentence time

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Presidential Powers (Clemency)

Parole

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permitts early release from jail

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Presidential Powers (Clemency)

Amnesty

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showing mercy to a group of people

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Presidential Powers (Ordinance)

Veto

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to reject a bill

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Presidential Powers (Ordinance)

Line-Item Veto

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vetoing certain parts of a bill

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Presidential Powers (Ordinance)

Executive Orders

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President’s statement that doesn’t go through Congress

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Presidential Powers (Ordinance)

Executive Agreement

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agreement between President and foreign head of state, doesn’t need to go through Congress

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Presidential Rules

Qualifications

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natural born citizen
age 35 or more
resident of USA for more than 14 years

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Presidential Succesors

Who is picked after Vice Pres, Speaker of the House, President Pro Tempore and others?

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cabinet members, in order the were created

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What is the role of the Chief of State?

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Ceremonial Head

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What does the Chief Executive do?

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Executing laws and enforcing them

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What is the responsibility of the Chief Administrator?

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Administering the federal government

Who is responsible for appointing ambassadors to foreign countries?

Chief Diplomat

What powers does the Commander-in-Chief hold?

Military powers

What is the role of the Chief Legislator?

Passes laws and sets the legislative agenda

What is the Chief Economist responsible for?

Economy

Who is the Chief of Party?

Leader of political party

What is the role of the Chief Citizen?

Role model of the country