Chapter 14 Section 3&4 – Flashcards
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The president's power to grant pardons may be used?
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Only in cases involving federal offenses.
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Which member of the president's administration helps negotiate treaties with other countries?
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Secretary of State.
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When a president points out constitutional or other problems while approving a bill, he or she is?
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Issuing a signing system.
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Which of the following is an argument for the line-item veto?
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It would reduce wasteful and unnecessary spending.
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The presidential veto is a powerful tool because?
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A two-thirds vote in both houses is needed to override it.
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Which part of the government must vote to approve a treaty before it becomes effective?
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The senate.
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The president may exercise the power of recognition by?
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Exchanging diplomats with a new nation.
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If a treaty and an act of congress conflict, which always has priority?
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Whichever was enacted last.
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Which of the following powers allows the president to check actions of the judicial branch?
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The clemency powers.
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IF the president does not act on a bill within 10 days of receiving it (and congress has no adjourned) what happens to the bill?
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It becomes law.
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Receiving the diplomatic representatives of another country signifies?
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That the U.S accepts the other country as a equal member of the family of nations.
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Who must approve treaties before they become effective?
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The senate.
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IF the president asks for the recall of a nations ambassador what does this signify?
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That the u.s is displeased with the conduct of the other nation.
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How long can u.s military forces be deployed before congress must take action?
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60 days.
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What is it called when the president approves a bill but also explains how he plans to enforce the new law?
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Signing statement.
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What message of the president is prescribed by the constitution?
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The state of the union message.
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What does it mean when the president greets a foreign leader?
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The united states accepts the legal existence of another country.
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What must happen to give the president the line-item veto power?
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The Constitution must be amended.
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Why can the use of signing statements be controversial?
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They can be used as a substitute for the veto power.
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Who has the final authority over all military matters?
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The president.
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Which member of the presidents administration helps negotiate treaties with other countries?
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Secretary of state
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Why might a president make an executive agreement rather than a treaty?
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The senate must approve a treaty by a 2/3 vote. Congress does not need not approve an executive agreement.
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What message of the president is required by the constitution?
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The state of the union message.
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We know that the framers intended the president to have the ordinance power because?
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The president must have the ordinance power in order to carry out the other powers granted by the constitution.
