Ch12) The Presidency Flashcards
Unofficial requirements to become president?
1) political experience
2) posses nationwide popular appeal
3) ability to navigate the complexities and challenges of a presidential election
What are the requirements to become president?
- 35 yrs old
- natural born citizen
- reside in the .u.s. For 14 years
- natural born citizen
Which amendment limits presidential terms?
Twenty-second amendment; limits the president to being elected to only two four year terms.
Explain the electoral process
•voters do not elect the president directly, instead they vote for electors, who actually vote for president and Vice President.
Number of electors for each state is based on the number of what?
Of senators and representatives in congress
How many electors does Illinois have?
20
What is the significance of the twenty-fifth amendment?
Sets the requirements for selecting a new Vice President; president is disabled
Who controls the Oval Office if the Vice President is disabled?
Speaker of the house
Who controls the Oval Office if the speaker of the house is disabled?
President pro tempore of the senate
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…
Look it up
What is the role of the presidency?
Ensure peace, prosperity and security
What do presidents actually do?
I there is a problem( financial crisis, terrorist attack, environmental) the people look to the president to solve the problem
What is the irony in what the American people look to the president to solve?
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
Name the roles of the president?
1) head of state
2) chief executive
3) chief diplomat
4) chief legislator
What does the president do as head of the state?
The president represents the u.s as the ceremonial head of national gov. It gives him public exposure and public support
What does the president do as chief executive?
Power of appointment and removal. Power to grant reprieves and pardons
What does the president do as commander in chief?
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
What does the president do as chief diplomat?
Executive agreements, diplomatic recognition, the president will determine which gov the us will recognize
What does the president do as chief legislator?
- Creates congressional agenda-union address
* veto power
What is line-item veto?
Allows the president to review a piece of legislation and oppose only certain issues in it without rejecting the entire bill
Does the constitution detail the power of the president?
Article 3 says the executive power shall be vested int the president if the us. Short and simple.
What type of system did the framers create?
The MADISONIAN SYSTEM
- shared powers
- checks and balances; each branch of gov influences, checks, and confronts the actions of others
What are other presidential powers?
Statuary powers, expressed powers, and inherent powers.
What are some aspects that have extended the power of the president?
Military- bigger weapons
Technological- more tech
Economic-more jobs
