Ch. 8 The Presidency

Question 1

Key elements of article 2 of the Constitution

Answer 1

Outlines how the executive branch is structured, the process of selecting the president. The eligibility requirements to hold office. Outlines the duties and authority of the President. Establishes the presidential election system

Question 2

Other elements of article 2

Answer 2

GrandStay executive certain powers. Includes a provision on the transfer of the presidential duties if the president is unable to carry out the duties of office

Question 3

Functions of the executive

Answer 3

Propose and enforce laws, commander in chief of armed forces, appoints Supreme Court and federal court judges, grant pardons to those convicted in federal court.

Question 4

The Electoral College what is it?

Answer 4

An intermediary body that elects the president

Question 5

Why was the Electoral College prossed develop this way

Answer 5

The founders believed that this process would ensure a a president elected by well-informed delegates who having no other law making power could not be bribed or influence

Question 6

What is the role of the Vice President

Answer 6

Breaks a tie in the Senate, constitutional provisions outlining circumstances when the VP my act in place of the President.

Question 7

Roles of the house in the impeachment process

Answer 7

house hears evidence and determines if action taken. If Evelyn does not support action no action is needed. If evidence supports actions then it goes to President, VP, cabinet.

Question 8

Roles of Senate in the impeachment process

Answer 8

When evidence supports action 2/3 vote of all sentient required for conviction and removal from office. Senate sits as the court.

Question 9

Limits on presidential power

Answer 9

Consulting with Congress before troops are deployed, argue that this represents an interference with the president’s freedom to act in a crisis, others feel that it is an unconstitutional limitation on the president’s role as commander in chief.

Question 10

Judicial review (limits on presidential power)

Answer 10

Exercise of review over all presidential actions

Question 11

War Powers resolution ( limits on presidential power)

Answer 11

Regulates the use of military forces by the President when it has not been declared by Congress