Ch12) The Presidency Flashcards

0
Q

Unofficial requirements to become president?

A

1) political experience
2) posses nationwide popular appeal
3) ability to navigate the complexities and challenges of a presidential election

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
1
Q

What are the requirements to become president?

A
  • 35 yrs old
  • natural born citizen
  • reside in the .u.s. For 14 years
  • natural born citizen
How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
2
Q

Which amendment limits presidential terms?

A

Twenty-second amendment; limits the president to being elected to only two four year terms.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
3
Q

Explain the electoral process

A

•voters do not elect the president directly, instead they vote for electors, who actually vote for president and Vice President.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
4
Q

Number of electors for each state is based on the number of what?

A

Of senators and representatives in congress

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
5
Q

How many electors does Illinois have?

A

20

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
6
Q

What is the significance of the twenty-fifth amendment?

A

Sets the requirements for selecting a new Vice President; president is disabled

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
7
Q

Who controls the Oval Office if the Vice President is disabled?

A

Speaker of the house

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
8
Q

Who controls the Oval Office if the speaker of the house is disabled?

A

President pro tempore of the senate

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
9
Q

Think about the u.s, it’s gov, and it’s position in the world. What would it look like today if we were still governed by a president under the articles of confederation…

A

Look it up

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
10
Q

What is the role of the presidency?

A

Ensure peace, prosperity and security

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
11
Q

What do presidents actually do?

A

I there is a problem( financial crisis, terrorist attack, environmental) the people look to the president to solve the problem

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
12
Q

What is the irony in what the American people look to the president to solve?

A

The president is constrained by the constitutional system( checks and balances), opposition in congress, resistance I’m doing the things promised, even though he makes a good effort

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
13
Q

Name the roles of the president?

A

1) head of state
2) chief executive
3) chief diplomat
4) chief legislator

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
14
Q

What does the president do as head of the state?

A

The president represents the u.s as the ceremonial head of national gov. It gives him public exposure and public support

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
15
Q

What does the president do as chief executive?

A

Power of appointment and removal. Power to grant reprieves and pardons

16
Q

What does the president do as commander in chief?

A

The president is the ultimate decision maker in military attacks because only the president has the final responsibility for military decisions. Congress has power to declare war

17
Q

What does the president do as chief diplomat?

A

Executive agreements, diplomatic recognition, the president will determine which gov the us will recognize

18
Q

What does the president do as chief legislator?

A
  • Creates congressional agenda-union address

* veto power

19
Q

What is line-item veto?

A

Allows the president to review a piece of legislation and oppose only certain issues in it without rejecting the entire bill

20
Q

Does the constitution detail the power of the president?

A

Article 3 says the executive power shall be vested int the president if the us. Short and simple.

21
Q

What type of system did the framers create?

A

The MADISONIAN SYSTEM

  • shared powers
  • checks and balances; each branch of gov influences, checks, and confronts the actions of others
22
Q

What are other presidential powers?

A

Statuary powers, expressed powers, and inherent powers.

23
Q

What are some aspects that have extended the power of the president?

A

Military- bigger weapons
Technological- more tech
Economic-more jobs

24
The president as chief of party?
The president chooses the party's national committee chairperson. Also fundraiser- attends dinners and engagements to raise large sums for party
25
Why do you think presidents popularity rises during and immediately following a national crisis?
Ex: Obama popularity after the killing of bin laden
26
What is impeachment and removal?
The president, Vice President or any other official can be removed from office only for "treason, bribery or other high crimes
27
What is the 2-step process of removal of impeachment?
1) the House of Representatives has the power of impeachment. After hearing the evidence the house can adopt articles of impeachment by majority vote. 2) the senate conducts the trial; a 2/3 vote o those present is needed to convict and remove an official
28
What is the cabinet?
Serves as advisory group to the president. Consists of 14 department secretaries and attorney generals.
29
The Vice President does what?
Balance the presidential tickets, duties as assigned by the president
30
Line of succession?
1) Vice President 2) Speaker Of The House 3) senate president 4) secretary of state