Gov Ch 13 – Flashcard
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chief of state
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he is the ceremonial head of the government of the United State, the symbol of al the people of the nation
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chief executive
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he is vested by the Constitution with "the executive Power" of the United States
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chief administrator
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or director, of the Federal Government, heading one of the largest governmental machines the world has known
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chief diplomat
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the main architect of American foreign policy and the nation's chief spokesperson to the rest of the world
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commander in chief
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the men and women in uniform and the nation's entire military arsenal are subject to the President's direct and immediate control
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chief legislator
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the main architect of public policies, sets the overall shape of the congressional agenda
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chief of party
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the acknowledged leader of the political party that controls the executive branch
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chief citizen
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the President is expected to work for and represent the public interest against the may private interests
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formal qualifications
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natural born citizen be at least 35 have lived in the U.S. for at least 14 years
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the president's term
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four-year term no third-term tradition -unwritten rule that you should only be president for two terms 22nd amendment made as the written rule no President may serve more than 10 years -if a vice president rose up to be president
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pay and benefits
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$400,000 every year $50,000 a year expense allowance White House -132 room mansion -18.3 acre estate -suite of offices -large staff -fleet of automobiles -Air Force One lots of other benefits
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Presidential Roles
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Chief of State- ceremonial Chief Executive- political Chief Administrator- Gov. offices Chief Diplomat- foreign spokesperson Commander in Chief- military head Chief Legislator- policy making Chief of Party- political party head Chief citizen- role model, law follower
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Presidential succession
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Scheme by which a presidential vacancy is filled Was added with the 25th amendment
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Presidential Succession
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VP Speaker of the House President of the Pro Tempore Secretary of the State Secretary of the Treasury Secretary of Defense Attorney General
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Presidential Succession Act of 1947
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Says who is 2nd, 3rd, 4th... in line for Pres.
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Balance the ticket
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The presidential candidate chooses a running mate who can strengthen his chance of being elected
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What is the origin of the no-third-term rule?
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George Washington stepped down from being President after 8 years/2 terms
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Which President broke with this tradition?
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Franklin D. Roosevelt
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What is the maximum number of terms that today's Presidents may serve?
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2
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Why have some critics called for a repeal of the 22nd amendment?
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Cause that amendment limits the amount of terms that Presidents may have
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How does the Constitution ensure a smooth transition of power in the event of a presidential disability?
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if a president is unable to fufil his duties, the vice president takes over the presidency the constitution ensures a smooth transition by designating a specific person for the job
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Explain how the Constitution and the Presidential Succession Act of 1947 address the issue of presidential succession.
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25th amendment is about the VP taking over as Pres. if he is unable to fulfill his duties the Pres. Success. Act guarantees that the U.S. will have a stable leader no matter what, the Act assigned who would become Pres. next after VP etc.
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How does the Constitution describe the role of the Vice President?
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to rule over the Senate and to help decide the question of the presidential disability
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How does this description relate to the office's reputation?
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throughout history VP's have not been afforded much respect
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The framers provisions for choosing the president
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Body if presidential electors choose the president
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How did the rise of political parties change the provisions set out in the Constitution
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Party Nominations Nomination of candidates for presidential electors pledged to vote Automatic casting of the electoral college
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The original provisions for the electoral college
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Selection by Congress choosen by presidential electors who selected the president
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What important purpose do primaries play in presidential elections
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Choose some or all of a state party organizations delegates to their party's national convention and or expresses a preference among various contenders for their party's presidential nomination
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The function of today's electoral college
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Citizens vote not for the candidate but rather presidential electors who vote for their party's candidate
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Problems with electoral college process
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Winner of popular vote is not guaranteed to win Electors don't have to vote in accord with popular vote
