Ch. 4

Question 1

Ambassadors

Answer 1

official diplomatic representatives of other countries; they aid in the development of foreign policy with their nation

Question 2

Bully pulpit

Answer 2

when the media presents a brightly lit stage for the president to pitch ideas to the American people; allows the president to speak out and be listened to

Question 3

Cabinet

Answer 3

made up of 15 secretaries that can advise the president; the president can also add additional members to it. The Cabinet runs large governmental departments that take care of a wide range of national concerns

Question 4

Chief of Staff

Answer 4

responsible for the smooth operation of the White House; the president seeks the chief of staff’s opinion on many issues

Question 5

Commander in chief

Answer 5

(president) has control over the military

Question 6

Defense Department

Answer 6

provides the military forces needed to deter war and protect the security of the United States

Question 7

State Department

Answer 7

keeps the president informed about international issues, maintains diplomatic relations with foreign countries, and negotiates treaties with foreign governmentss

Question 8

Federal Agencies

Answer 8

special government organizations that are set up for a specific purpose

Question 9

Chief Legislator

Answer 9

a role given to the president that allows him to recommend new laws to Congress and push Congress to pass their proposals: the chief legislator has influence over what Congress discusses and what bills they attempt to pass

Question 10

Article II Qualifications and Responsibilities

Answer 10

Qualifications: natural born citizen, 35+ years old, US resident for 14 years
Responsibilities: commander in chief of the Army and Navy, grant pardons, appoint ambassadors and judges, make treaties, convene and adjourn houses of Congress

Question 11

Executive Agreement

Answer 11

simple contract between two heads of state: the president and the leader of another nation; like a treaty, but does not require the Senate’s two-thirds vote

Question 12

Executive Office of the President

Answer 12

(EOP) coordinates several independent agencies and carries out most of the constitutional duties: EOP includes a large group of advisers and supporting agencies that handle the budget, the economy, and staffing across the bureaucracy (organization)

Question 13

Executive Order

Answer 13

a law that a president can make without sending it through Congress first. However, executive orders cannot address the tax code, interstate commerce regulations, or redesign currency; they only last during the president’s term