AP GOV CHAPTER 13 Flashcards
What is the president’s role as Commander in Chief?
The president serves as commander of the national military and the state National Guard units.
What is an Executive Agreement?
An agreement between the president and another country that has the force of a treaty but does not require Senate approval.
What is Executive Privilege?
The claim that confidential communications between the president and close advisors should not be revealed without the president’s consent.
What is a Veto?
The president’s constitutional power to reject acts of Congress, which can be overridden by a two-thirds vote of each house.
What is a Pocket Veto?
A presidential veto automatically triggered if the president does not act on legislation passed in the final 10 days of a legislative session.
What is Legislative Initiative?
The president’s inherent power to bring a legislative agenda before Congress
What are Implied Powers?
Powers derived from the Necessary and Proper Clause of the Constitution, not specifically expressed but implied through interpretation.
What are Delegated Powers?
Constitutional powers assigned to one governmental agency but exercised by another with permission.
What are Inherent Powers?
Powers claimed by the president that are not explicitly stated in the Constitution but are inferred from it.
What is the Cabinet?
The secretaries or chief administrators of the major departments of the federal government, appointed by the president with Senate consent.
What is the role of the White House Staff?
Analysts and advisors to the president, often with the title “special assistant.”
What is the National Security Council (NSC)?
A presidential advisory council for foreign policy, including the president, vice president, secretaries of state and defense, and other officials.
What is the Executive Office of the President (EOP)?
Permanent agencies performing defined management tasks for the president, including the OMB, CEA, and NSC.
What is an Executive Order?
A regulation issued by the president that has the effect and status of legislation.
What are Signing Statements?
Announcements made by the president when signing bills into law, often interpreting the law.
What did Teddy Roosevelt do in terms of imperial presidency?
His presidency created a danger to the American constitutional system by allowing presidents to create and abuse presidential prerogatives during national emergencies.
What is the imperial presidency?
A significant expansion of presidential power, particularly in the realms of foreign policy and national security.
What was memorable about the 1912 election?
A election, marked by four major candidates: Woodrow Wilson, Theodore Roosevelt, William Howard Taft, and Eugene V. Debs. It highlighted the divisions within the Republican Party and showcased the progressive movement’s influence on US politics, leading to a realignment in political ideologies and party affiliations.
What was memorable about the 2000 election?
Votes separating Bush and Gore were so small that a recount was required. The configuration of the butterfly ballot caused confusion and counting errors in Florida, which led to the Help Americans Vote Act, requiring states to upgrade their voting procedures. Bush used micro-targeting during this election by focusing his messages and positions on wedge issues (preferences that diverge from the main party). Bush wins Florida, but for an environmentalist, Gore is good, but Nader is pure.
What was memorable about the 1876 election?
Democrat Tilden ran against Republican Hayes. Hayes’ team was purposefully miscounting the votes At the end of election day, no clear winner emerged. Tilden got one less electoral vote than Hayes. Congress split between a Democratic House and a Republican Senate. Reconstruction was an issue.
What was memorable about the 1800 election?
Presidential Candidate Jefferson and VP President Burr got the same amount of votes, and Burr tried to exploit the electoral college to vote for him. Hamilton spoke in favor of Jefferson. This made tensions to the point to where Burr shot Hamtilon in a duel.
What was memorable about the 1844 election?
Set the Road to the Civil War. Democrat Polk narrowly defeated Whig Clay in a close contest turning on the controversial issues of slavery and the annexation of Texas. A third purist abolitionist party hurt Clay’s mostly abolitionist stance.
