Unit 5 Flashcards
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12 Amendment
electing the president and vice president specifically so they are elected together
20th Amendment
the Twentieth Amendment allows the vice president-elect to act in that role until a new one can be appointed by Congress. (incapable)
22nd Amendment
No person shall be elected to the office of the President more than twice
25th Amendment
In case of the removal of the President from office or of his death or resignation, the Vice President shall become President. (vacant)
Presidential Succession Act of 1947
An Act To provide for the performance of the duties of the office of President in case of the removal, resignation, death, or inability both of the President and Vice President.
Formal Powers of the President
make treaties with the approval of the Senate.
veto bills and sign bills.
represent our nation in talks with foreign countries.
enforce the laws that Congress passes.
act as Commander-in-Chief during a war.
call out troops to protect our nation against an attack.
make suggestions about things that should be new laws.
lead his political party.
entertain foreign guests.
recognize foreign countries.
grant pardons.
nominate Cabinet members and Supreme Court members
Justices and other high officials.
appoint ambassadors.
talk directly to the people about problems.
represent the best interest of all the people
Informal powers of the president
The president has to power to negotiate executive agreements
Chief executive officer (CEO) of the US
he can recommend laws, give executive orders
impound the funds that Congress has appropriated for certain programs or projects if he doesn’t want them implemented
executive privilege.
Roles of the President
The President is both the head of state and head of government of the United States of America, and Commander-in-Chief of the armed forces. Under Article II of the Constitution, the President is responsible for the execution and enforcement of the laws created by Congress.
Cabinet
The Cabinet is an advisory body made up of the heads of the 15 executive departments. Appointed by the President and confirmed by the Senate, the members of the Cabinet are often the President’s closest confidants.
Independent Executive Agencies
A federal agency that specializes in one area that is not part of a cabinet department but reports directly to the president.
Executive order
a declaration by the president or a governor which has the force of law, usually based on existing statutory powers. Executive orders do not require any action by the Congress or state legislature to take effect, and the legislature cannot overturn it.
Pardon
an expression of the President’s forgiveness
Presidential election process steps
Candidates register
Candidates announce that there running
Primary and Caucus debates take place
States and Parties hold Primary and Causes
Parties hold nominating conventions
Candidates participate in presidential debates
election day is the first Tuesday after the first Monday
Electors cast their votes in the Electoral College
Congress counts the electoral votes
Inauguration Day
Elector
where they vote for President and Vice President, and the counting of the electoral votes by Congress.
Electoral College
The Electoral College is how we refer to the process by which the United States elects the President
Popular Vote
The winning group of electors (the group that wins the most popular votes in a state)
what are the requirements to be president?
Be a natural-born citizen of the United States.
Be at least 35 years old.
Have been a resident of the United States for 14 years.
Why was FDR allowed to serve more than 2 terms?
Eventually, U.S. lawmakers pushed back, arguing that term limits were necessary to keep abuse of power in check. Two years after FDR’s death, Congress passed the 22nd Amendment, limiting presidents to two terms. The amendment was then ratified in 1951.
What are the ways to replace the president? / How can someone rise to the office of President if he is removed?
Section 1: In case of the removal of the President from office or of his death or resignation, the Vice President shall become President.
Section 1 clarifies that in the enumerated situations, the vice president becomes president, instead of merely assuming the powers and duties of the presidency as acting president.
What is the State of the Union address?
an annual message delivered by the president of the United States to a joint session of the United States Congress near the beginning of most calendar years on the current condition of the nation.
Difference between foreign and domestic policy and some examples of policies:
Domestic policies focus on problems or concerns within a particular country. They are laws passed and decisions made to address issues the public invokes.
Foreign policy deals with the interchange of two countries to solve a problem and strengthen ties between nations.
Ex of foreign policy:
Alliances and partnerships.
Military aid.
Ex of Domestic policy:
Federal Budget
the economy
How can the President check the Legislative and Judicial branches?
The president can veto legislation created by Congress
How might the Legislative and Judicial branches check the power of the president?
The legislative branch has the power to approve Presidential nominations, control the budget, and impeach the President and remove him or her from office.
the legislative branch can override that veto with enough votes
What is the difference between a treaty and an executive agreement?
Executive agreements are considered politically binding to distinguish them from legally binding treaties.
