AP Gov't Ch. 13

Question 1

Twenty-Second Amendment

Answer 1

Ratified in 1951, this amendment limits presidents to two terms of office.

Question 2

Twenty-Fifth Amendment

Answer 2

Ratified in 1967, this amendment permits the vice president to become acting president if the vice president and the president’s cabinet determine that the president is disabled, and it outlines how a recuperated president can reclaim the job.

Question 3

Impeachment

Answer 3

The political equivalent of an indictment in criminal law, prescribed by the Constitution. House of Reps. can impeach the president.

Question 4

Watergate

Answer 4

The events and scandal surrounding a break-in at the Democratic National Committee headquarters in 1972 and the subsequent cover-up of White House involvement, leading to the eventual reassignment of President Nixon under the threat of impeachment.

Question 5

Cabinet

Answer 5

A group of presidential advisors not mentioned in the Constitution, although every president has had one. Made up of 14 secretaries, the attorney general, and others.

Question 6

National Security Council

Answer 6

The committee that links the president’s foreign and military policy advisors.

Question 7

Council of Economic Advisors

Answer 7

A three-member body appointed by the president to advise the president on economic policy.

Question 8

Offices of Management and Budget

Answer 8

An office that prepares the president’s budget and also advises presidents on proposals from departments and agencies and helps review their proposed regulations.

Question 9

Veto

Answer 9

The constitutional power of the president to send a bill back to Congress with reasons for rejection. A 2/3 vote in each house can override a veto.

Question 10

Pocket Veto

Answer 10

A type of veto occurring when Congress adjourns within 10 days of submitting a bill to the president and the president simply lets the bill die by neither signing no vetoing it.

Question 11

Presidential Coattails

Answer 11

These occur when voters cast their ballots for congressional candidates of the president;s party because they support the president.

Question 12

War Powers Resolution

Answer 12

A law passed in 1973, in reaction to American fighting in Vietnam and Cambodia, that requires presidents to insult with Congress whenever possible prior to using military force and to withdraw forces after 60 days unless Congress declares war or grants an extension. However, presidents have viewed the resolution as unconstitutional.

Question 13

Legislative Veto

Answer 13

A veto in Congress to override a presidential decision. War Powers Resolution asserts this authority.

Question 14

Crisis

Answer 14

A sudden, unpredictable and potentially dangerous event requiring the president to play the role of crisis manager.