Government Chapter13,14,15 – Flashcards
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Why is the executive office seen as an umbrella?
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There is a broad range of offices
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What are the parts of the executive office of president?
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-national security council -council of economic advisors -office of management and budget -office of drug control -all cabinet positions and offices their under
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Where did the presidential cabinet come from?
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tradition
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How are cabinet members selected?
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Appointed by the president and confirmed by the senate
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What divisions of the Executive office of the president deals with finances?
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-council of economic advisors -office of management and budget
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What is the major role of the presidents cabinet?
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advise the president
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What are the facts behind treaties?
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-formal agreement btwn 2 or more sovereign states -binded by law and have to be approved by the senate
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Which presidents have taken a narrow view of presidential power?
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-Taft -Filmore -Grant -Buchanan
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What facts led to the growth of presidential power?
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-Champions of a stronger presidency have always prevailed -Complex social and economic life -Laws and congress -ability to use mass media
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What federal employees does the president (most likely) have the greatest influence over?
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His cabinet
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Why has the president's removal power been the focus of so much debate and judicial action over the years?
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The power could easily be abused
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What are the roles played by the president?
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*chief of staff * chief diplomat *chief executive * commander in chief *chief legislator * chief administrator *chief of party *chief citizen
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What are the qualifications for the presidency?
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* natural born citizen * resident for 14 years *35 years of age
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What is the presidents salary?
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400,000
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When the president calls a meeting of his cabinet what role is he playing?
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Chief Legislature
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What roles did Richard Nixon abuse which then led to his resignation?
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Abused powers of chief executive and commander and chief
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What is the maximum length that one can serve as president of the USA ?
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10 year maximum
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What fringe benefits come along with the presidency ?
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*large suit *yacht *staff *entertainment fund *air force
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What determines the order of succession to the presidency ?
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The Presidential Succession Act of 1947
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What are the ways in which presidential disability is determined?
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*President informs congress in writing *V.P. and cabinet inform congress in writing *President may resume duties by informing congress *V.P. and congress may challenge
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What are the formal duties o the Vice President by the Constitution?
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*To preside over the senate *to help decided the question of presidential disablility
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What is the presidential line of succession and what established it?
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*The plan by which a presidential vacancy is filled *V.P. *Speaker of House *Pro tempra pf Senate * Secretary of State *Secretary of Treasury *Established by presidential succession act of 1947
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How can the president resume his/her role duties after an illness?
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The president may resume duties by informing congress that no inability exist
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How can the Presidents attempt to resume his/her duties be challenged?
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*The cabinet and the V.P. may challenge the Presidnets resumption of power *21 days to decide
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How much power does the office of the Vice President hold historically?
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Very little power
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What are the duties of the Vice President?
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*To preside over the senate *To help decide the question of presidential disability
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Why did the electoral system break down in 1800?
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*Jefferson ad Burr tied in votes *Adams was out of race *Jefferson was elected president of the 36th ballot
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Who did the framers of the Constitution call to elect the president? Why?
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*Special body of presidential electors (electoral colleges) *Felt that popular vote would lead to disorder
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What is the importance of the 12th amendment?
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each elector casts 1 electoral vote for president
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What complicates the process for Presidential nomination?
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-no fed. laws to regulate nomination -few to no state laws -no constitutional provisions
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What is a Presidential Primary?
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voters express preference among contenders for party's presidential nomination
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Why was it possible for the Republicans to have 1990 delegates and the Democrats to have 4320 delegates at their perspective conventions in 1988?
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-no regulation on size -can do whatever they want
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Where/what stage do most political battles occur during the nomination process? Why?
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primaries in party out of power
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What is the chief task of the national convention?
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to pick their president
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What is the first session at the National Convention held to accomplish?
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-speeches -keynote address
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How are states presidential electors chosen?
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popular vote
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What is the "Winner take all" feature of the Electoral College System?
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get all electoral votes
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What is the most widely supported plan for reform of the Electoral College?
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direct popular election
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Why has the power of the Presidency been cause for debate?
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sketchy definition
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What has worked to strengthen the power of the Presidency?
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-influence of strong President's -demand for strong leadership -need for decisive leadership
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What is the debate over the powers of the Presidency?
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strong vs. weak
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What are the reasons for the growth of executive power?
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-passage of laws by congress -mass media -president power > congress (when necessary)
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What does the President's power to execute the law cover?
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provisions of all federal law
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Who may the president remove from office?
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anyone he's appointed
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What are the presidential duties in regard to a law?
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-must carry out laws he disagrees with -must have some discretion in interpreting laws
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What is the Ordinance Power and what rights does it give to the President?
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gives power to issue executive power
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Why idd the framers give the Senate the power to approve or reject a treaty?
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they want to keep it quiet
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What is the War Powers Resolution of 1973 and what brought it about?
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-limits president's war making powers -pres must inform congress of commitment of american troops abroad within 40 hours
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what is the ordinance power and what rights does it give to the president?
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the power to issue executive orders and it gives the president the power to establish laws
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why did the framers give the senate the power to approve or reject a treaty?
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small amount of people
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what is the war powers resolution of 1973 and what brought it about?
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it limits the presidents power. he has to notify congress within 48 hours and troops can only stay for 60 days.
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what is a line item veto and why did the supreme court rule against it?
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the president can cross out whatever he doesnt like in a bill and it was outlawed because it have the president too much power
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what is the difference between a reprieve and a pardon? when and whom can the president grant them?
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-reprieve: postponement of an executive sentence -pardon: legal forgiveness of a federal crime
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what is an executive agreement
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an agreement between the president and another country... doesnt need the senates approval
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what are the presidents military powers?
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he can send troops for up to 60 days and has to notify congress within 48 hours upon sending them. he can not declare war.
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what is the difference between a treaty and an executive agreement?
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a treaty needs the senates approval while an executive agreement does not
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how and when can the president use his powers over congress?
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whenever necessary
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what are the legislative powers of the president
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-veto laws -pocket veto -recommend legislation -call special sessions -adjourn congress
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what are the judicial powers of the president
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reprieve, pardon, clemency, amnesty
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what choices does the president have upon a bill?
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veto, pocket veto, sign, do nothing
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what gives the president the power to issue an executive order?
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ordinance power
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what did Theordore Roosevelt refer to as a stewardship?
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a strong&effective president
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what is the typical sequence of events in the appointment process?
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-President nomination -Senate debate -approval -vote -confirmation -oath of office
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what was it possible for andrew johnson to fire his secretary of war in 1867?
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president can remove anyone he appoints
