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Question 1

bully pulpit

Answer 1

A method of organizing a president’s staff in which several task forces, committes, and informal groups of friends and advisers deal directly with the president
A bully pulpit was needed in regard to the controversial case.

Question 2

cabinet

Answer 2

An advisory group selected by the president to aid in making decisions
The President’s cabinet was initially very small until they appointed more members.

Question 3

executive agreements

Answer 3

an agreement between the United States and a foreign government that is less formal than a treaty and is not subject to the constitutional requirement for ratification by two-thirds of the U.S. Senate
An executive agreement was made because the President did not believe that he would have enough votes from the Senate.

Question 4

Executive office of the President

Answer 4

Established by President Franklin D. Roosevelt by executive order under the Reorganization Act of 1939, it currently consists of eleven staff agencies that assist the president in carrying out major duties
The Executive Office of the president offers guidance/information on major key decisions.

Question 5

Executive order

Answer 5

A rule or regulation issued by the president that has the effect of law. Executive orders can implement and give administrative effect to provisions in the Constitution, to treaties, and to statutes
Trump tried to issue an Executive Order to secure funding for the wall.

Question 6

Executive Privilege

Answer 6

The right of the executive officials to refuse to appear before, or to withhold information from, a legislative committee. Executive privilege is enjoyed by the president and by those executive officials accorded that right by the president
The President used his Executive Privilege so he didn’t have to speak on the issue.

Question 7

First Lady

Answer 7

Not official government position, but have always tended to focus on a single issue and can sometimes gain attention by playing important roles as advisors to their husbands
The current First Lady is one of only two, to have not been born in the U.S.

Question 8

inherent powers

Answer 8

A power of the president derived from the loosely worded statement in the Constitution
The President has certain inherent powers that they use to their advantage.

Question 9

League of Nations

Answer 9

an international organization formed in 1920 to promote cooperation and peace among nations
The League of Nations was not favored by Congress.

Question 10

Office of Management and Budget

Answer 10

main functions are to assist the president in preparing the annual budget, to clear and coordinate all department agency budgets, to help set fiscal policy, and to supervise the administration of the federal budget.
The President looked to the Office of Management and Budget to help him eith the Nation’s finances.

Question 11

Pardon

Answer 11

The granting of a release from the punishment or legal consequences of a crime; a pardon can be granted by the president before or after a conviction
The President issued a pardon after believing the conviction was unjustified.

Question 12

President

Answer 12

Chief executive officer of the U.S.

The President is disliked by many people in this country.

Question 13

Presidential Succession Act

Answer 13

1947 law enacted that provides the filling of any simultaneous vacancy of the president and vice presidnet
The Presidential Succession Act is in place if there was anything to happen to the President and Vice President

Question 14

Signing statements

Answer 14

Occasional written comments attached to a bill signed by the president
The President provided signing statements to clarify what was meant

Question 15

Twenty-Fifth Amendment

Answer 15

An amendment to the Constitution adopted in 1967 that establishes procedures for filling vacancies in the two top executive offices and that makes provisions for situations involving presidential disability
The 25th Amendment makes sure the position of President is always filled.

Question 16

Twenty-Second Amendment

Answer 16

Prevents presidents from serving more than 2 terms, or 10 years
No President can serve more than two terms due to the 22nd Amendment.

Question 17

U.S. v. Nixon

Answer 17

Supreme Court ruling on the power of the president, holding that no absolute constitutional executive privilege allows a president to refuse to comply with a court order to produce information needed in a criminal trial.
Nixon would’ve been impeached because of U.S. v. Nixon, but he resigned

Question 18

Veto

Answer 18

Authority of the president to reject bills passed by both houses of Congress.
The President did not like the proposed bill so he vetoed it.

Question 19

Vice President

Answer 19

Officer to preside over the U.S. Senate and to fill any vacancy in the office of president
The best Vice President/President duo was Obama and Biden.

Question 20

Watergate

Answer 20

Scandal in early 1970s that involved breaking into the DNC office and the involvement of members of the Nixon administration and subsequent cover up. Led to Nixon’s resignation
The Watergate scandal is one of the most notorious acts that a President has done.