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what president power is not explicitely stated in the constitution

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executive orders

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what is considered the original cabinet position

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department of treasury

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office of management and budget 5

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prepare federal budget, oversee implementations across agencies, review spending requests, ensure effective use of taxpayer money, evaluate effectiveness of government programs

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hours president must notify congress after deploying troops

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48

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who established precedent for VP being first in succession

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john tyler

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what is the most powerful presidential adviser position

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chief of staff

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who was the first catholic president

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john f kennedy

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chief executive role 2

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oversee federal agencies, make sure its laws are carried out

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department of state 5

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deals with foreign affiars and policy, international relations, negotiate treaties, represent US at UN, advise the president on global issues

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4 main goals of US foreign military

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national security, international trade, democracy promotion, global peace

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formal vs informal powers

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formal powers are explicitely stated in the constitution

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department of treasury 5

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college taxes, produce currency, manage national finances and federal debt, oversee economic policy, banking regulation

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pendleton act

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reformed government hiring by ending the spoils system

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council of economic advisers 5

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advise the president on economic matters, expert economic analysis and police recommendations to president, shape poliies on job growth, inflation, trade, etc

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department of health and human services 7

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medicare, medicaid, public health, medical reserach, disease prevention, FDA, respond to health crises

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department of justice 5

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deals with legal and constitutional issues, enforce federal laws, oversees FBI, represents US government in legal matters, prosecutes federal crimes

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department of homeland security

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protect US citizens from cyberattacks

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department of the interior 6

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national parks, public lands, national resources, oversees relations with native american tribes, protects wildlife, enforce conservation efforts

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first female VP nominee

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geraldine ferraro

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first jewish VP nominee

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joseph lieberman

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first african american president

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barack obama

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first woman nominated for president by a major political party

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hillary clinton

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first female vice president

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kamala harris

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when is ten years the max for presidency

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when VP or others take over presidency for less than half a presiden’t term; they can run for two more terms

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if next in line for succession is in presidency for more than two years then
it counts as their first term and they can only run for one more term
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benefits of the president 6
white house residence, 80+ member staff, camp david, special transporation fleet, secret service protection, air force 1 access
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all stated in 25th amendment 3
official line of succession, how the new VP would be chosen, procedure of temporary or permanent presidential disability
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only president to resign
richard nixon
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how many VP have taken over the presidency
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powers the constitution provided the executive branch 10
execute laws passed by congress, veto/pass bills, call congress into special sessions, commander in chief, welcome/host foreign leaders/officials, make treaties with the approval of the senate, appoint government officials, pardon federal crimes, deliver state of the union address, inform congress about nation's status
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waht kind of session is the state of the union address
joint session
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chief executive role 9
most important role, execute nations laws, lead branch, oversee federal government operations, ensure laws are properly executed, in charge of cabinent departents and civilian workers, powers include executive orders, appointments, pardons
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chief diplomat role 4
represents nation in foreign relations, directs foreign policy, shapes international relationships, makes key international decisions
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commander in chief role 5
supreme military authority, power to control all military branches, leads national defense, direct armed forces, create strategic military decisions
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legislative leader role 3
propose legislation to congress, work with congress to represent the national interests, influence legislative agenda
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head of state role 5
symbolize country, participate in ceremonial duties, greet foreign dignitaries, awards some medals and honors, participate in national celebrations
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economic leader role 4
guide national economy in many ways, plan federal budget, set economic priorities, address some economic challenges
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party leader role 4
heads their party, incluences party direction, shapes party platform, helps party memers with campaign (fundraising)
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four key departments that make up the nations foreign policy bureaucracy
department of state, defense, CIA, national security council
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what do ambassadors do 3
help maintain diplomatic relations, negotiate agreements, promoste US interests abroad
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foreign aid
economic, military, humanitarian assistance given to other nations to promote stability and development of US interests.
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what does foreign aid help with 3
building alliances, support friendly governments, respond to crises
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international trade
government regulates trade with agreemenst, tariffs, sanctions, trade organization
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what does international trade do
strengthen economics, protects US businesses, applies economic pressure on adversaries
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military force
president uses military force to defend national interests, enforce treaties, respond to global threats
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tools of foreign policy 5
treaties and executive agreements, appointing ambassadors, foreign aid, international trade, military force
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core of executive office of president
white house office
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top officials in national security council 3
secretary of state, secretary of defense, national security advisor
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national security council 3
advise president on national security and foreign policy, coordinate military and intelligence, diplomatic strategies
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office of administration 2
provide administrative support to white house (it service, human resources, record keeping), ensures operations of executive office run smoothly
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deparment of defense 2
oversee US military and national defense policies, advise president on military operations, threats, strategic defense planning
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where is the cabinet mentioned in the constitution
article 2 section 2
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what is NASA an example of
executive agency
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executive order
informal power of president allowing him to respond quickly to national emergencies/new issues without waiting for congress to pass a law
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main difference between treaties and executive agreements
treaty requires senate approval
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election timeline
primaries/caucuses, national conventions, general election, electoral college vote, inauguration
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who set the precedent for the two term limit
george washington
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what was the catalyst for the 22nd amendment
franklin d roosevelt's 4 term presidency
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modern role of VP 3
key advisor to the president, represents the US in foreign affairs, makes public appearances in place of the president
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presidential succession act
establishes a clear line of succession and includes cabinet members and ensures continuous leadership
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top 5 in succession
VP, speaker, senate president pro tempore, secretary of state, secretary of treasury
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president and vp are the only federal officials who
are elected by the whole nation
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how are executive orders overturned
not directly, can pass laws to change, SCOTUS can deem as unconstitututional, future president can revoke or change
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can pardons be overruled
no
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war powers resolution of 1973
requires 48hr notification to congress and 60 day limit without approval
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structure of executive office
like a pyramid with president at top
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has presidential staff increased or decreased
increased
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3 key positions in white house office
chief of staff, deputy chief of staff, press secretary
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press secretary
handles media relations
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federal bureaucracy provides
essential government services
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3 types of independent agencies
executive agency, governmetn corporations, regulatory commissions
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modern civil service system
office of personnel management oversight, merit-based hiring, standardized testing, job security, protection, professinal standard, competitive recruitment
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19th century cabinet departments
interior and agriculture
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20th century cabinet departments
commerce and labor
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