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Congress has delegated a great deal of authority to the President because

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Congress has time to provide only general outlines for public policy

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In times of national emergency,

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the powers of the presidency are strengthened

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Accusations that the nation has an imperial presidency have been made because some Presidents

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have taken strong action without consulting Congress

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As American society has become more complex, the American people have

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looked to the Federal Government and to the President for leadership.

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The ____ gives the President the power to appoint ambossadors.

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Constitution

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The ____ must confirm most of the President's appointments.

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Senate

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A presidential directive, called a(n) ____, has the force of law.

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Executive order

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The President must take the ____ on the day he takes office.

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Oath of office

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The ___ has ruled that the President's ____ may be limited.

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Supreme Court, Removal Power

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The rule of senatorial courtesy means that

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before appointing an official who will serve in a State, the President must gain the approval of his or her party's senators from that state.

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Of the federal civilian employees, the President appoints

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only a handful

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A(n) ____ negotiated by the President must be approved by a two-thirds vote of the Senate.

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Treaty

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The ____ placed strict limits on the President's powers as commander in chief.

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War Powers Resolution

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A(n) ____ does not require Senate approval.

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Executive Agreement

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The President's power to give or withhold diplomatic ____ of a new government is a powerful weapon.

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Recognition

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A foreign diplomat posted in the U.S. who is recalled by the President is called a(n) ____

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Persona Non Grata

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The most extreme action a President can take against a country in the area of diplomacy is to

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withdraw recognition of the legal existence of the country

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As commander in chief, the President may

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call up and command the State militias, use the United States army to control domestic uprisings, and commit American troops abroad for up to 60 days without the consent of Congress.

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The purpose of the War Powers Resolution of 1973 was to

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limit the President's power to make war

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A reduction in the severity of a sentence or a fine imposed by a court

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commutation

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a general pardon

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amnesty

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legal forgiveness of a crime

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pardon

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the power to cancel specific dollar amounts in spending bills

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line-item veto

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a postponement of the execution of a sentence imposed by a court

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reprieve

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Which of the following is an example of the President's ability to check the power of Congress?

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Veto

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The President does NOT have the power to

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Make someone accept a pardon

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The term department is reserved for government agencies that

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have Cabinet rank

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An example of a staff agency is the

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White House Office

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An example of a line agency is the

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Environmental Protection Agency

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A governmental organization given the title of corporation or authority is usually an agency that

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conducts business-like acivities

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The powerful White House Office is headed by the

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Chief of staff

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The National Security Council is a(n)

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staff agency

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Which office serves as the "nerve center" of the executive branch

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White House Office

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The Office of Management and Budget performs all of the following tasks EXCEPT

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helps President prepare executive orders

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The ____ can reject or approve the President's appointment of a Cabinet member

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Senate

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Which of the following statements about the Cabinet is FALSE?

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The Constitution provides a brief outline of the Cabinet's purpose.

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The first executive departments were created by

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Congress

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The two main jobs of the heads of executive departments are to serve as

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advisor the the President and overseer of the department

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Which of the following best describes the relationship between Presidents and their Cabinets throughout American history?

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Some Presidents have relied heavily on the advice of their Cabinets while other Presidents have tended to ignore their advice.

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The newest Cabinet department is the

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Department of Homeland Security

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The SEC exhibits its ___ powers when it decides disputes.

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Quasi-judicial

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The 10 ____ operate largely outside presidential control.

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Independent regulatory commissions

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The Civil Rights Commission and the Peace Corps are both ___.

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Independent executive agencies

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The power to establish rules and regulations makes some independent agencies _____.

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Quasi-legislative

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Many claim the advantage of ____ is their flexibility, or freedom from the controls of regular departmental organization.

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Government corporations

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The United States Postal Service is an example of a(n)

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government corporation

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The independent agencies were created by

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Congress

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From the 1820s to the 1880s, the ___ was the standard way of choosing federal employees.

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Spoils System

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The Merit Systems Protection Board is ____, consisting of members of both parties.

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Bipartisan

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The ____ is the group of public employees who perform the administrative work of the government.

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Civil Service

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____ is the practice of giving government jobs to the President's friends and political supporters.

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Patronage

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Persons who pass civil service exams are placed on a ____ kept by the Office of Personnel Management.

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