Chapter 14

Question 1

Article II of the Constitution. Establishes the presidency and gives the executive power of the Federal Government to the President

Answer 1

executive aticle

Question 2

forms of communication, including printed publications, radio, television, and most recently, internet.

Answer 2

mass media

Question 3

paints a picture of the President as emperor, taking strong actions without consulting Congress or seeking its approval–sometimes acting in secrecy to evade or even to deceive Congress

Answer 3

imperial presidency

Question 4

Oath taken by the President on the day he takes office, pledging to “faithfully execute” the office and “preserve, protect, and defend” the Constitution.

Answer 4

oath of office

Question 5

the president has the power to issue an executive order. This is a directive, rule or regulation that has the power of law.

Answer 5

executive order

Question 6

the power to issue an executive order. This power comes from the Constitution and acts of Congress.

Answer 6

ordinance power

Question 7

a formal agreement between two of more sovereign states

Answer 7

treaty

Question 8

a pact between the President and the head of a foreign state, or between the President and the head of a foreign state, or between their subordinates.

Answer 8

executive agreement

Question 9

the President, acting for the US, acknowledges the legal existence of that country and its government. To establish a formal diplomatic relationship with another country.

Answer 9

recognition

Question 10

when a president may show American displeasure with the conduct of another country by asking for the recall of that nation’s ambassador or other diplomatic representative

Answer 10

persona non grata

Question 11

In government, the line-item veto, or partial veto, is the power of an executive authority to nullify or cancel specific provisions of a bill, usually a budget appropriations bill, without vetoing the entire legislative package

Answer 11

line-item-veto

Question 12

the postponement of the execution of a sentence

Answer 12

reprieve

Question 13

egal forgiveness of a crime (almost as though the crime never happened). A pardon is only valid if the person who it is given to accepts it.

Answer 13

pardon

Question 14

mercy for offender

Answer 14

clemency

Question 15

a judge’s ability to lengthen or shorten time sentence

Answer 15

commutation

Question 16

pardon/reprieve for a group of offenders

Answer 16

amnesty