President

Question 1

Presidential requirements

Answer 1

natural-born citizen
35 years old
resided in the US for at least 14 years
most all: white, protestant, and male, but in other ways very different (jobs, economic backgrounds)

Question 2

Elections

Answer 2

normal road to white house with caucus/primary and general elections from pervious chapters

Question 3

Second Road to White House

Answer 3

VP:

take over when the President is unable to run the counrty

Question 4

22nd Amendment

Answer 4

passed in 1951 limits the president to two terms in office

Question 5

12th Amendment

Answer 5

required electors to vote separately for the President and Vice President

Question 6

25th amendment

Answer 6

this amendment permits the vp to become acting president if the president’s cabinet determines he is unable; also outlines how the recuperated president can retain his job
the new president will nominate a vice president and congress aproves

Question 7

Impeachment

Answer 7

the political equivalent of an indictment in criminal law, prescribed by the constitution The House of Reps. can impeach the pres. for high crimes and misdemeanors; tried by the Senate, 2 have been accused (Johnson) but no president has ever been found guilty

Question 8

Watergate

Answer 8

the scandal and events surrounding a break-in at the national Democratic committee headquarters and the coverup by the white house leading to the resignation of president Nixon.

Question 9

Order of sucession

Answer 9

president
vice president
Speaker of the House
president pro tempore of the Senate
cabinet in chronological order by creation.

Question 10

Constitutional Powers of the president

Answer 10

executive powers and share powers with other branches of gov.
put lots of checks on the president to avoid a tyrany

Question 11

Derived from constitution: national security

Answer 11

Commander in chief
Make treaties with other nations (agreement of two-thirds of the Senate)
Nominate ambassadors (agreement of majority Senate)
Receive ambassadors of other nations (diplomatic recognition)

Question 12

Derived from constitution: Legislative

Answer 12

• state of the union to Congress;
• Recommend legislation to Congress
• Convene both houses of Congress
• Adjourn Congress if the House and Senate cannot agree on adjournment
• Veto legislation (Congress may overrule with a two-thirds vote of each house).

Question 13

Derived from constitution: administration

Answer 13

“Take care that the laws be faithfully executed”;

(2) Appoint officials (agreement of a majority of the Senate)
(3) Request written opinions of administrative officials
(4) Fill administrative vacancies during congressional recesses.

Question 14

Derived from constitution: judicial

Answer 14

(1) Grant reprieves and pardons for federal offenses (except impeachment)
(2) Appoint federal judges (agreement of a majority of the Senate)

Question 15

executive order

Answer 15

The Expansion of Power “Imperial Presidency”

regulations with force of law originating in the executive branch.

Question 16

Executive Agreement

Answer 16

The Expansion of Power “Imperial Presidency”
treaties with the heads of foreign governments; unlike treaties, executive agreements do not require Senate
ratification.

Question 17

Executive privilege

Answer 17

The Expansion of Power “Imperial Presidency”

claim from the president that he can whithold info from the public, courts, or congress

Question 18

how the president’s power has expanded

Answer 18

other presidents have expanded powers as well as technology (nuclear weapons)

Question 19

Nixon v. United States

Answer 19

Executive privilege is not unqualified

Question 20

Vice presidency

Answer 20

Usually chosen to symbolically reward an important constituency.
wait for “better” political opportunities
balance the ticket
more opportunities and roles given to the VP by the president

Question 21

the cabinet

Answer 21

the group of presidential advisors who head the executive departments.
not in the Constitution, every president has had one.

state, treasury, and war and the attorney general, but increased Congress to create new executive departments.
Today, 13 secretaries and the attorney general head executive departments

individual presidents may designate other officials (such as the ambassador to the United Nations) as cabinet members.

Question 22

Executive Office of the President

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includes three major policymaking bodies—the

National Security Council, the Council of Economic Advisors, and the Office of Management and Budget

Question 23

National Security Council (NSC)

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links foreign and military policy advisors.
assistants for national security & provide info and policy recommendations
coordinate agency and departmental activities national security
and monitor national security policy.
includes the secretary of state and secretary of defense

Question 24

Council of Economic Advisors (CEA)

Answer 24

three members appointed by the president
advise on economic policy
They prepare Annual Report of the Council of Economic Advisors

Question 25

Office of Management and Budget (OMB)

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successor to the Bureau of the Budget (BOB) preps president’s budget. review legislative proposals from cabinet and agencies & determine whether or not they want an agency to propose them to Congress.

Question 26

White House Staff

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includes the key aides the president sees daily the chief of staff, congressional liaison people, press secretary, national security advisor, and others help with information, policy options, and analysis (and logistical stuff)

Question 27

Hierarchical organization

Answer 27

chief of staff at the top

Question 28

wheel and spokes

Answer 28

many aids have equal power and are balanced against each other

Question 29

first Lady

Answer 29

no official position, but are important symbols and often take on single issues or help advise and run the country

Question 30

veto

Answer 30

President says no to legislation Bills become law after ten days with no signature or veto

Question 31

pocket veto

Answer 31

Type of veto a chief executive may use after legislature has adjourned where the chief executive does not sign or reject a bill within the time allowed to do so

Question 32

lin item veto

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The power possessed by 42 state governments to veto only certain parts of a bill while allowing the rest of it to pass also a power of the president

Question 33

Clinton v. United States

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Declared line item veto unconstitutional as the president was abusing power and stepping out of executive bounds

Question 34

Party relationship

Answer 34

get support from their party bonds, but due to a lack of consensus on issues within the party and constituencies the pres. may have to work for support and mobilize voters and members

Question 35

Chief Legislator

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The president is a major shaper of the congressional agenda

Question 36

presidential coattails

Answer 36

when voters cast ballots for congressional members of the presidents party because they support the president (uncommon)

Question 37

party leaders in congress and the pres.

Answer 37

predisposed to support presidential policies & work closely with the White House, they are free to oppose the president or lend only symbolic support. president's party often lacks a majority in one or both houses

Question 38

public approval

Answer 38

support will help the president's agenda and keep their party more responsive

Question 39

mandates

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perception that voters strongly support the president after an election gives pres. credibility and legitimacy

Question 40

legislative skills

Answer 40

bargaining if coalition isn't helpful strategic moves like exploiting the honeymoon phase key agenda builder facilitator

Question 41

election year vs. midterm elections

Answer 41

president's party gains seats in the house, then looses

Question 42

chief diplomat

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extends diplomatic recognition to other governments, negotiates treaties and executive agreements

Question 43

commander in chief

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commands the army and nuclear arsenal

Question 44

War Powers Resolution

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requires president to consult with congress prior to using force and to withdraw forces after 60 dys if congress doesn't approve increases congressional role as technology has given the president more power

Question 45

legislative veto

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the ability of congress to override a presidential decision, War Powers Resolution (originally vetoed by Nixon) asserts this authority could be considered in violation of the constitution if taken to court

Question 46

crisis manager

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presidents role has increased because of constant technology to monitor events and slowness of congress

Question 47

crisis

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a sudden unpredictable and potentially dangerous event

Question 48

Congress and The president on national defense

Answer 48

congress can refuse to provide authorizations and appropriations and president can refuse to act on legislation (supply and command) congress has more power in domestic policy and is oversight for national defense

Question 49

who declares war

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congress

Question 50

going public

Answer 50

mobilize public with speeches and persuasion | both ceremonial and authoritative roles so in public eye a lot

Question 51

presidential approval

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often doesn't have majority approval, but approval on occasion is helpful tries to control image

Question 52

bully pulpit

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ability to speak out to the public and mobilize people on issues, but not all presidents are skilled communicators so public response is usually low.

Question 53

press

Answer 53

often conflict with the president and monitor them