Chapter 14 and 15 test Flashcards
Difference between Divided and Unified government
Divided: government in which one party controls the White House, and a different party controls one or both of the houses of congress.
Unified: government in which the same party controls both the White House and congress. (actual unified govt is impossible)
Why is unified government a myth?
Unified government is impossible because although they are “unified” they will always argue and have stalemates
Formal and Informal powers of the President
commander in chief commissions officer grant pardons for federal offenses (Nixon) convene congress in special sessions receive ambassadors make sure laws are executed "executive power" appoint officials
make treaties
appoint ambassadors
approve legislation
Formal and Informal qualifications of president
Natural born citizens
35 years of age
US Resident for 14 years
Rich lawyer white married Protestant
Reason electoral college was created
so all states could be equally represented
22nd amendment
limited the president TO TWO terms
25th amendment
explains the presidential line of succession
20th amendment
sets the date at which fed. gov elected offices end. also defines who succeeds the president
12th amendment
provides procedure for elected president and Vice President.
Power of Persuasion
Pres. must rely heavily on persuasion
bully pulpit
presidents use of his prestige and visibility to guide/enthuse the public
3 audiences and how President appeals to each
Washington DC: fellow politicians and leaders: must have good reputation
Party Activists and Officeholders: want the Pres. to exemplify their principles , slogans. and appeal to their beliefs
Who usually makes up the presidents cabinet?
Most presidents choose close personal friends, campaign aides, or minorities (women, blacks)
