Chapter 12 Flashcards
Elections
Constitution guarantees a 4-year term for each president
What amendment limits presidential terms?
22nd Amendment. Ratified in 1951. Limits
Presidents to being elected to only 2 terms
What is impeachment?
Impeachment. The constitutional process for removing a president from office.
What three presidents impacted the office?
George Washington (Presidential Terms)
Andrew Jackson (Modern Party system)
Franklin D Roosevelt (Elected 4 time)
Formal titles of the President
Head of
Government and Head of State
25th amendment purpose
25th Amendment. Ratified in 1967. It created a means for selecting a new Vice President if the position became vacant. Also permits the Vice President to become acting President if the President is disabled
What is the Executive Cabinet
the heads of various departments within the Executive Branch. The President usually relies on their advice on key issues
Appointed by the president and confirmed by the senate
Powers of the President
Not a lot of influence on Congress
- Veto or sign bills into law
- Recommend policies
When does the President have the most powers?
The only one who can give or remove diplomatic recognition to foreign governments
-Executive agreements can be made to bypass Congressional approval
-Treaties negotiated by the President must be voted on by the Senate
-Is Commander in chief
What can the President do as the Commander in Chief?
-Has discretion when Congress unable to oppose Executive action
-war powers resolution
-required to consult with Congress whenever possible prior to using military force and to withdraw forces after 60 days
In the Executive office
- 3 major policy making bodies
-National Security Council
-Council of Economic Advisors
-Office of Management and Budget
-White House Chief of Staff is in charge of all staff members
Party Leaderships
-Presidents are the highest rank in their party and unofficial leader
-the party supports the president
Presidential powers expanded
Since WWI, presidents have expanded both their economic and war powers and congress doesn’t care sometimes
Purpose of Vice President
Vice President’s are chosen sometimes to unify the party, and other times to compliment the top of the ticket
