APGOVCh.7.Arkane.Riahi

Question 1

Bully Pulpit

Answer 1

He could use the presidency as a bully pulpit to bring out the best in civic life.

Question 2

President

Answer 2

The President is part of the executive branch.

Question 3

Vice President

Answer 3

The Vice President is appointed by the President.

Question 4

22nd Amendment

Answer 4

The 22nd Amendment make sure that the president would be similar to a king.

Question 5

Watergate

Answer 5

The Watergate scandal forced Richard Nixon the resigned.

Question 6

Executive privilege

Answer 6

The executive privilege allows the President to keep confidential information.

Question 7

US v. Nixon (1974)

Answer 7

US v. Nixon established that Nixon is up for impeachment

Question 8

Presidential Succession Act

Answer 8

Someone always need to fill the role of the president, so the Presidential Succession Act is an insurance that this will happen.

Question 9

25th Amendment

Answer 9

The 25th Amendment ensures who will take the power of the president in case of emergency.

Question 10

Cabinet

Answer 10

Lots of the Presidents jobs can be handled through his Cabinet.

Question 11

League of Nations

Answer 11

The League of Nations wanted to prevent war.

Question 12

Executive agreements

Answer 12

The North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA), entered into on January 1, 1994, is another example of an executive agreement.

Question 13

Veto

Answer 13

A veto can be voided if 2/3 of the legislative branch agrees.

Question 14

Pardon

Answer 14

Pardon powers are appointed into the executive branch.

Question 15

Inherent powers

Answer 15

Inherent powers are not written down in the constitution.

Question 16

First Lady

Answer 16

Some First Ladies have been very impactful during their time in office.

Question 17

Executive Office the President (EOP)

Answer 17

The EOP helps the president keep track of the bureaucracy.

Question 18

Office of Management and Budget (OMB)

Answer 18

The OMB lifts weight off the president chest by giving him his annual budget.

Question 19

Executive order

Answer 19

If needed, the President can put an executive order, creating a law in action.

Question 20

Signing statements

Answer 20

The statements begin with wording such as “This bill, which I have signed today” and continue with a brief description of the bill and often several paragraphs of political commentary.