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people in the executive branch

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president, vice president, cabinet members

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which article outlines powers of the executive branch

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powers vested in president

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execute laws
veto legislation
command the military
engage with foreign leaders

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4
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inherent powers

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not described in constitution but claimed by president

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what can congress say about inherent powers

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they are unconstitutional

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what do presidents claim about popular opinion

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their ideas and policies represent a mandate from the people

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what can a president’s popularity do

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directly impact the success of their policies

modern presidents use mass media to communicate messages and win support

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the founders built safeguards into the constitution to

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checks and balances
prevent president for abusing powers
supreme court can rule executive actions unconstitutional
congress can pass legislation by overriding a veto
senate must confirm a presidents’ appointments and all treaties

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impeachment

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house and senate can impeach president, formally accuse official of misconduct

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presidents impeached

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bill Clinton

Andrew johnson

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roles of president

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head of state
commander in chief
chief diplomat

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head of state

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president represents nation by hosts other heads of foreign governments, address nation after national disaster
ceremonial duties
give awards to distinguished citizens

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ceremonial duties

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first pitch to begin baseball season

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requirements

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natural born citizen
at least 35
resident of US for at least 14 years

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requirements for vp

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same as president

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commander in chief

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leads US armed forces according to constitution

inherently may possess all powers to defend the nation and wage war against an enemy

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president and declaring war

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president cannot declare war but he can deploy troops without declaring war

18
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war powers act

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1973

limited presidential ability to wage war without declaring war

19
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president in times of war

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claim increased powers during war to protect nation

patriot act

20
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what is the patriot act

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passed after 9/11
response to terrorism
gave president broad power to gather info and detail suspected terrorists
officers don’t need warrant to wiretap suspects of terrorism

21
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opinions about patriot act

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supporters argue it is necessary to preserve the national security

22
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what is national security

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protection of a nation’s collective lands and people from foreign threats

23
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chief diplomat

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president directs US foreign policy
regulate and sign treaties
sign executive agreements
recognize foreign governments

24
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is economic planning inherent or constitutional

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inherent

25
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what influenced economic planning

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FDR’s new deal

26
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about FDR’s new deal

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persuaded congress to start new federal programs to regulate banks and businesses
expanded government’s role in economy
many americans expect president to direct nation’s economy

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what is the federal reserve

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the nation’s central bank

the fed

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about federal reserve

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7 chairmen appointed by president
acts independently of congress
less political pressure
less congressional oversight
acts as a central planning committee
raises and lowers interest rates by paying banks for treasury bonds with the money they print
29
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political courage

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not political suicide - Schwarzenegger
when a president’s decision goes against public opinion because they believe it is what is best
occasionally pres goes against traditional views of party
bill Clinton signing republican welfare bill

30
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president’s salary

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$400,000

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president’s retired benefits

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$199,700 salary and lifetime secret service protection

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vice president

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originally elected separately
takes over for president in case of death, disability, impeachment, and resignation
presides over senate and has tie breaking vote if tied

33
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which amendment clarifies presidential succession

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25th

34
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succession

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president
vp
speaker of the house of rep
president pre tempore of senate
secretary of state
secretary of treasury
35
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cabinet

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people who came as the president’s closest advisers help the president manage the departments
experience, support, loyalty, demographic diversity

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public policy

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rules and regulations

course of action by governments to solve proglems

37
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public policies

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meat industry, sending troops into foreign conflict

38
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bureaucracy

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all agencies and departments, implements laws and makes policies

39
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government regulation

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designed to protect workers, consumers, and environment, OSHA

40
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licenses

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state gives you permission to do something

41
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licensed jobs

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doctors, lawyers, taxis, teachers,

42
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regulations

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drive up money for business and price for consumers
create monopolies
taxis

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