Chapter 14 Flashcards

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Why did the framers give the senate power to approve or reject a treaty

A

The house was too large to maintain secrecy

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The __ appoints cabinet members with_______

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President senate approval

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The pardon given to pres Nixon by pres ford implied what?

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Pres. Nixon would never again seek public office

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The pres does not have the power to___

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Make someone accept a pardon

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The growth of the president power increase mainly due to

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The presidents interpretation of the law

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This is the power to issue executive orders

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Ordinance power

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A president can use the armed forces at his

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Own discretion

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Allowing the president to recommend legislation is another facet of what system

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The checks and balance

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Why is an imperial

Presidency offensive to Americans

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Colonists struggled to be free from imperial rule

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When Andrew J fired secretary he was following

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The unwritten rule that he may remove appointments

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10
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The word delay goes with what power

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To grant reprieves

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11
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A pocket veto is only used when

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At the end of a congressional session

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12
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Some presidents such as_____ have taken narrow view of presidential powers

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William Howard Taft

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13
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The presidents power to make undeclared war has been limited by

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The war powers act

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14
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The presidents power to execute the laws covers

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All laws whether he agrees with them or not

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15
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The president can make a ______ without congressional approval

A

Executive agreements

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The supreme courts ruling with regard to line item veto was based on

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The fact that it wasn’t in the constitution

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What is the typical sequence of events

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Appointment process, nomination, senate hearing, senate debate, rejection

18
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The presidents exercises legislative power over congress by

A

Recommending legislation

19
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The president can grant a pardon before

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A person is charged with a crime

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A______ requires great numbers

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The president shares military powers with

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Under the power of ______ the president can accept another country

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Under the power of_____ the pres can issue executive orders

A

Congressional acts and the constitution

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The pres has the most influence over these employees
The ones he appoints
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This has not strengthened the power of the president
Checks and balances
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The debate over the presidents powers is mainly between this
Strong and weak presidency
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The president can_____ anyone he appoints
Remove
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Senates power to approve appointments contibutes to this
Growth of the president
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Stronger and more effective president view
Stewardship theory
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Pres can not grant______ in cases of ______
Pardons impeachment
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This power gives the president the right to administer laws
Ordinance power