Chapter 13

Question 1

Watergate

Answer 1

The vents and scandal surrounding a break and at the Democratic National Committee headquarters and subsequent cover-up of White House involvement leading to Nixon’s impeachment

Question 2

25th amendment

Answer 2

Amendment permits vice President to become acting president if everyone agrees president is disabled

Question 3

National security council

Answer 3

Office created to coordinate the presidents for rent in military political advisors

Question 4

Council of economic advisers

Answer 4

The three member body appointed by the president to advise the president on economic policy

Question 5

Cabinet

Answer 5

A group of presidential advisers not mentioned in the Constitution

Question 6

Office of management and budget

Answer 6

An office that grew out of the bureau of the budget created in 1921 consisting of a handful of political appointees and hundred of skilled

Question 7

Veto

Answer 7

The constitutional power of the president to send a bill back to Congress with reasons for reduction it

Question 8

Pocket veto

Answer 8

A veto taking place from Congress adjourns within 10 days of submitting a bill the president who simply let’s die neither signing or vetoing it

Question 9

Presidential coattails

Answer 9

These occur when voters cast their ballots for congressional candidates of the presidents party because they support the president

Question 10

War Powers resolution

Answer 10

Law passed in 1973 in reaction to American fighting Vietnam and Cambodia that requires presidents to consult with Congress whenever possible prior to using military force

Question 11

Impeachment

Answer 11

The political equivalent of an indictment in criminal law prescribed by the Constitution