Chapter #12

Question 1

What is the underlying philosophy that guided the framers
In determining the power of presidency and, indeed, and structuring the entire constitution?

Answer 1

Checks and balances philosophy

Question 2

What are the major formal powers of the presidency as listed in article 2 of the constitution?

Answer 2

-Serve as administrative head of the nation
-Provide information on the State of the Union
-Act as commander in chief of the military
-Veto legislation
-Appoint various officials in grant pardons
-Make treaties

Question 3

What are the presidents primary responsibility in terms of leader ship in foreign affairs?

Answer 3

-National security
-Peaceful international environment
-Protection of US economic interest


Question 4

How should a president act in crisis?

Answer 4

-Drawing on a range of advisers and opinions
- Not acting in unnecessary haste
-Well designed, formal review process with thorough analysis and open debate
- Rigorously examining the reasoning underlying all options to ensure that their assumptions are valid

Question 5

Bully pulpit

Answer 5

A term that refers to the presidency as an office well-suited to communicating directly with the public in order to advocate legislation

Question 6

Inherent powers

Answer 6

Authority claimed by the president that is not clearly specified in the constitution. Typically, these powers are inferred from the constitution.

Question 7

Pocket veto

Answer 7

Veto that takes effect when the president does not act on a bill in congress adjourns within 10 days

Question 8

Pardon

Answer 8

The presidential power to release persons accused or convicted of a federal crime from all or part of their punishment

Question 9

Executive order

Answer 9

A presidential directive that instructs executive branch officials and agencies to create or modify public policies, without the direct approval of Congress

Question 10

Presidential Memorandum 

Answer 10

A presidential policy directive similar to an executive order, but not published in federal register

Question 11

Signing statement

Answer 11

A statement issued by the president declaring his interpretation of legislation been signed into law

Question 12

Proclamation

Answer 12

A presidential statement that is usually ceremonial But may declare a presidents intention to use his formal or delegated powers

Question 13

Delegation of powers

Answer 13

The process by which congress gives the executive branch the additional authority needed to address new problems

Question 14

White House office

Answer 14

The president’s chief of staff and closest advisors. The who coordinates the president schedule, press relations, and political strategy

Question 15

Executive office of the president

Answer 15

The presidents executive aids and their staff’s, the extended White House executive establishment

Question 16

Cabinet

Answer 16

A group of presidential advisors, the heads of executive departments and other key officials

Question 17

Divided government

Answer 17

The situation in which one party controls the White House in the other controls at least one house of Congress

Question 18

Gridlock

Answer 18

A situation in which government is incapable of acting on important issues

Question 19

Legislative Liaison staff

Answer 19

Those people who act as the communications link between the White House and Congress, advising the president or cabinet secretaries on the status of pending legislation

Question 20

War powers resolution

Answer 20

An act of Congress that forces that body to decide whether a commitment of troops into a war zone is permissible

Question 21

Treaty

Answer 21

A legal agreement between two or more continents

Question 22

Executive agreement

Answer 22

A pact between the heads of two countries that does not require Senate ratification

Question 23

National security directive

Answer 23

Highly classified presidential order that guides national security policy

Question 24

Executive privilege

Answer 24

The right of a present it to maintain confidential executive branch communications in some circumstances, declaring immunity from subpoenas and information request made by Congress in the courts