Ch. 13-14 – Flashcard
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Presidential Succession Act of 1947
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Law that set the order of succession following the Vice President
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presidential succession
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Plan to fill a vacancy in the presidency
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chief diplomat
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The President as the main author of us foreign policy
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chief citizen
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The President as representative of all people
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electoral vote
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Vote cast by electors in the electoral college
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chief of state
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The President as head of the government and the symbol of all the people
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direct popular election
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Plan that would do away with the electoral college
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national convention
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National party meeting to nominate candidates
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swing voters
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A candidate's share of the popular vote is the basis for a State's electoral votes
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balance the ticket
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Choosing a running mate who will strengthen the chances of election
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presidential succession
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Plan for filling a presidential vacancy
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chief of party
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The President's role as acknowledged leader of the party
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chief citizen
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The President's role as a representative of all Americans
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presidential electors
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The Framers planned this group to directly vote for presidential candidates
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commander in chief
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Role of the President as head of the nation's military
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platform
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A political party's objectives for the campaign and beyond
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swing voters
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Those who have not yet decided how to vote
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Electoral College
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Have the responsibility for formally electing the President
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A large expense account to spend as he or she likes
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Which of the following is among the benefits provided to a President?
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Vice President
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In the Framers' plan, a candidate would win which office with the second largest number of electoral votes?
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Be at least 35 years old
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According to the Constitution, the President must be how old?
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Congress
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Who determines the President's salary?
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The Secretary of State
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The Cabinet member who is first in line for presidential sucession is who?
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Presidential disability
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The 25th Amendment deals with what?
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Through a state caucus
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The first method political parties developed to pick their presidential candidates was how?
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Battleground states
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States in which the outcome of a presidential election is "too close to call" are called what?
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It can rule that actions by the President are unconstitutional
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How can the Supreme Court check the growth of presidential power?
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The oath of office and the "take care" provision of the Constitution
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Where does the President's power to execute the law come from?
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The President nominates
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The President makes appointments to high-level positions. Which is the first step in the appointment process?
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That the United States accepts the other country as an equal member of the family of nations
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What does receiving the diplomatic representatives of another country signify?
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Treaties require Senate approval
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How does a treaty differ from an executive agreement?
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The new President
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When a new President takes office, who decides what executive agreements will be kept that were made by the previous President?
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A two-thirds vote in both houses is needed to override it
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The presidential veto is a powerful tool why?
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The Senate
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Which part of the government must vote to approve a treaty before it becomes effective?
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It becomes a law
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The President does not act on a bill within 10 days of receiving it. If Congress has not adjourned, what happens to the bill?
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The President and members of the judicial branch
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The claim of executive privilege generally relates to communications between who?
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Check the President's war powers
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The War Powers Resolution was passed in order to do what?
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Secretary of State
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Which member of the President's administration helps negotiate treaties with other countries?
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That the United States is displeased with the conduct of the other nation
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If the President asks for the recall of a nation's ambassador, what does this signify?
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It becomes a law
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If the President does not act on a bill within 10 days of receiving it (and Congress has not adjourned), what happens to the bill?
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chief administrator
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The President's role as director of the executive branch
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commander in chief
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The President's role as head of the armed forces
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chief executive
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The President's role as the one vested with the executive power of the US
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chief legislator
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The President's role as principal author of US public policy
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chief of party
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The President's role as party leader controlling the executive branch
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chief of state
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The President's role as ceremonial head of the US government
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He must be at least 35 years old
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According to the Constitution, the President must be how old?
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Undemocratic
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An opponent of the 22nd Amendment would most likely argue that it is what?
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The Constitution did not limit the number of terms
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Prior to the 22nd Amendment, how many terms could a President serve, according to the Constitution?
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Congress
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Who determines the President's salary?
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25th Amendment
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Says the Vice President will be President if the President dies
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balance the ticket
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Vice Presidential candidates do this by attracting voters from a particular region
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Acting President
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Role of the Vice President if the President is disabled
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Speaker of the House
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Who is next in the line of succession afte the Vice President?
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Fire the Vice President
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Which is not an option for the President is he or she is unhappy with the Vice President's work?
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Nominate a Vice President
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What must the President do if the vice presidency becomes vacant?
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proportional plan
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Would provide a share of the popular vote to each candidate
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direct popular election
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Would do away with the electoral college
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district plan
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Would award electoral votes from a state's congressional districts
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battleground states
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Either presidential candidate could win these
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swing voters
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Could support either candidate
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national popular vote plan
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Would ensure a state's electoral votes go to the winner of the national popular vote
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An all-out effort to win
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Which best describes a presidential election campaign?
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Direct popular vote
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How are presidential electors chosen within a state?
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In the House of Representatives
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If neither presidential candidate wins a majority in the electoral college how is the election decided?
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It would favor small states
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Which is a criticism of the plan for direct popular election?
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A majority vote of the nine justices
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What is required for the Supreme Court to reach a decision?
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The appeals courts
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Which courts greatly reduce the number of cases the Supreme Court has to hear?
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Review the original trail record of the case
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What could a federal appeals court do when considering a case?
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The Senate
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Who must confirm federal judges?
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U.S Attorneys
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Which of the following are the government's prosecutors?
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At least five
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How many justices must agree to a Supreme Court decision?
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The Bill of Rights
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What did many states insist had to be added to the Constitution before they would ratify (approve) it?
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Most of the guarantees in the Bill of Rights
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Which rights has the Supreme Court decided to protect under the Due Process Clause?
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It declares that rights exist beyond those listed in the Constitution
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Why is the 9th amendment important?
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Violates criminal laws
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The free exercise of religion may be limited when a religious practice does what?
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Obscene language
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What kind of speech does the government limit on public radio and television broadcast?
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What might be said
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The government may not prohibit an assembly for what reason?
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The due process clause of the 14th Amendment
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Which part of the Constitution requires states to honor the 1st Amendment?
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So voters can discuss matters of public policy
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Why is freedom of expression so important to the American system of government?
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Discussion of public affairs
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One of the basic purposes of the guarantees of free expression is to encourage what?
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What might be said there
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Government cannot make rules about assemblies based on?
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Infringe on the rights of others
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People in the Unites States may do as they please as long as they do not do what?
