Chapter 12: The Presidency

Question 1

Chief Executive

Answer 1

The head of the executive branch of government; in the United States, the president

Question 2

Commander In Chief

Answer 2

The supreme commander of a nation’s military force

Question 3

Head Of State

Answer 3

The person who serves as the ceremonial head of a country’s government and represents that country to the rest of the world

Question 4

Diplomat

Answer 4

A person who represents one country in dealing with representatives of another country

Question 5

Chief Diplomat

Answer 5

The role of the president of the United States in recognizing and interacting with foreign government

Question 6

Patronage

Answer 6

The practice by which elected officials give government jobs to individuals who helped them gain office

Question 7

Treaty

Answer 7

A formal agreement between the government of the two or more countries

Question 8

Veto

Answer 8

A Latin word meaning “I forbid”; the refusal by an official, such as the president of the United States or a state governor, to sign a bill into law

Question 9

Executive Order

Answer 9

A presidential order to carry out a policy or policies described in a law passed by congress

Question 10

Signing Statement

Answer 10

A written statement, appended to a bill at the time the president signs it into law, indicating how the president interprets that legislation

Question 11

Executive Agreement

Answer 11

A binding international agreement, or pact, that is made between the president and other head of state and that does not require Senate approval

Question 12

Executive Privilege

Answer 12

An inherent executive power claimed by presidents to withhold information from, or to refuse to appear before, Congress or the courts

Question 13

Watergate Scandal

Answer 13

A scandal involving an illegal break-in art the Democratic National Committee offices in 1972 by members of President Richard Nixon’s reelection campaign staff

Question 14

Cabinet

Answer 14

An advisory group selected by the president to assist with decision making. Traditionally, the cabinet has consisted of the heads of the executive departments and other officers whom the president may choose to appoint

Question 15

Kitchen Cabinet

Answer 15

The name given to a president’s official adviser. the term was coined during Andrew Jackson’s presidency

Question 16

Executive Office Of The President (EOP)

Answer 16

A group of staff agencies that assist the president in carrying out major duties

Question 17

White House Office

Answer 17

The personal office of the president. White House Office personnel handle the president’s political needs and manager the media, among other duties

Question 18

Chief Of Staff

Answer 18

The person who directs the operation of the White House Office and advise the president on important matters

Question 19

Press Secretary

Answer 19

A member of the White House staff who holds news conference for reporters and make public statement for the president

Question 20

Office Of Management And Budget (OMB)

Answer 20

An agency in the Executive Office of the President that has the primary duty of assisting the president in preparing and supervising the administration of the federal budget

Question 21

National Security Council (NSC)

Answer 21

A council that advises the president on domestic and foreign matters concerning the safety an defense of the nation