Ch. 9 Flashcards
What is patronage?
The appointment to a political office
Explain the roles of the president.
- Head of state: represents the nation and performs ceremonial roles
- Chief executive: sees that laws of congress are carried out
- Chief Legislator: makes sure the laws are enforced
- Party Leader: Gives speeches to party members
- Chief Diplomat: Directs Foreign policy
- Economic planner: Prepares federal budget
What is a mandate?
Popular support
Why did Lyndon Johnson not run for reelection in 1968?
The public wasn’t on his side
What checks does Congress have on the President?
- Power over Veto
- Power to impeach
Who was the Great Communicator?
Ronald Reagan
What is Americorps?
Federal Program: Let’s young people earn money in educational awards
What are covert operations?
Secret Operations
Which former president has worked for Habitat for Humanity?
Jimmy Carter
What has helped to increase the power of the president?
- Roosevelt and doing anything the nation needs
- Lincoln raising armies without approval
- Bush gaining power after 9/11
What is executive privilege?
Presidents right to refuse to provide information
What are executive orders?
Rules with the force of law
What is a line item veto?
President can veto specific parts of a bill
What is amnesty?
Group Pardon
Why did Herbert Hoover not get reelected?
Failed to understand the people
Which court case questioned executive privilege?
US vs Nixon
List the limits on presidential powers.
- Impeachment
- Limits by public opinion
- Power of the purse
- Congressional override
- Confirmation power
What can the president do to influence legislation?
- State of union address
- Work hard for congressional support
- Threat of veto
What did the Employment Act of 1946 do?
President had to submit an annual economic report and the federal government had to promote high employment, production, and purchasing power.
What are the leadership qualities a president should have?
- Understanding
- Communication
- Timing
- Compromise
- Courage
List the four intelligence agencies that give the president information.
- CIA
- State Department
- Defense Department
- NSC
How can bureaucracy obstruct a president?
Failing to provide needed information and neglecting to complete a task
