chapter 12: Presidency Flashcards
The president can do which of the following without seeking the consent of either the house or the senate?
Deploy troops
Which institutional resources are closest to the president?
White house staff
How does the white house staff differ from the president’s cabinet?
The white house staff has greater access to and more influence on the president than the cabinet
Which of the following is true about the pocket veto?
It occurs when the president takes no action on a bill for 10 days during which Congress is adjourned
Which of the following is the most likely consequence of divided government?
Delays in confirmation of federal court nominees
Who has the role of breaking a tie in the Senate
Vice President
Which reviews legislative proposals and assesses their budgeting implications?
OMB ,,,,, Office Of Management and Budget
Why was the 25th amendment to the Constitution adopted?
To clear up ambiguities over the constitutional powers surrendering the role of the vice president should the president die or become incapitated
When might citizens be particularly concerned about an expansion of presidential power?
When they oppose the president’s agenda
In which institutional resources are leaders both appointed by the president and appointed by the Senate?
The cabinet
What does the 22nd amendment do?
presidents serve only 2 terms
Throughout most of its history, which is considered an insignificant office?
Vice President
Executive agreements have been cited as evidence that
Modern presidents often try to avoid legislative checks and balances on their authority
How might presidents use their powers of persuasion in the legislative process?
In leading public opinion to support their policy agenda
What role does a president play when celebrating a national holiday?
Chief of state/head of state
The president cannot veto which of the following?
Laws overturning U.S. supreme court decisions
Even with large majorities of their own party in Congress, presidents experience difficulties in exercising legislative leadership because
The weak nature of political parties hampers the president’s ability to control Congress
What is executive privilege?
The right to keep communications confidential to the presidency
Which best describes the president’s constitutional duty to Congress?
The president must give Congress an occasional update on the state of the union
In which of the following scenarios would a president veto most likely be upheld?
⅔ of the representative and senators are members of the same party as the president’s
Which of these became an official president qualification in 1951?
Maximum of 2 terms
Which one of the powers listed below is a constitutional power that the president shares with the senate?
Making treaties
All of the following are ways that the legislative branch checks the power of the executive branch EXCEPT
Congress may pass a law declaring a presidential action unconstitutional.
What was intended to give Congress a greater voice in the introduction of American troops into hostilities?
the War Powers Resolution
Which word best describes the language used by Framers to describe the office of the president?
Vague
In which capacity is a modern vice president particularly influential in American politics?
As an advisor in the policymaking process
How might rallying events affect presidential politics?
Rallying events tend to temporarily increase presidential approval ratings, providing windows of opportunity to press for action on their agendas.
What is the role of the National Security Council?
To advise the president on national security
Which of the following is an example of the president’s use of inherent powers?
Thomas Jefferson Louisiana Purchase
Which of the following is a member of the white house staff?
The national security advisor
Which of the following statements has been identified as a potential problem associated with the role of the first lady in American politics?
The public has no mechanism for holding the first lady accountable for their policy influence
Which of the following statements provides the best characterization of the members of the white house staff?
The White House staff is composed of individuals personally and politically close to the president chosen specifically to serve the president’s needs.
What is the purpose of the Council of Economic Advisors?
To advise the president on economic policy
Congress can remove a president through ___________
Impeachment
Generally, when is a president more likely to get congressional approval of proposed policies?
In foreign affairs rather than in domestic affairs
Which of the following is NOT a presidential role authorized by the constitution?
To lead the political party of the president
What did the Framers do to avoid anarchy or monarchy in the executive branch?
The included separation of powers in the constitution
The chief of staff, press secretary, and national security assistant are all members of which group?
White house staff
Which is a group of presidential advisors? This group is too large and too diverse to serve as a collective board?
The cabinet
President with high levels of ____ have an easier time influencing Congress while those with low levels find influencing Congress more difficult
Public approval
Which of the following is an example of checks and balances in action in the U.S government
The president vetos a bill passed by Congress
Which is one of the reasons that power and responsibility of the president has grown?
The U.S has increased prominence on the world stage
Historically, Vice President candidates are chose to ______
Take over a president in an emergency
