Chapter 14 Notes Flashcards
“The executive power shall be vested in a President of the United States of America. . . . He shall take care that the laws be faithfully executed.” What article is this from and what does it outline?
Article II outlines an important task of the presidency, that of chief executive.
What has been the chief executive’s salary since 1969?
$200,000 per year
In September of 1999 President Clinton signed legislation increasing the president’s salary to ______ per year.
$400,000
One of the most important and most influential roles of the president.
his position as commander in chief of the military
When was the president’s position as commander in chief of the military well illustrated?
In 1951 during the Korean War, when President Truman dismissed Douglas MacArthur, the five-star general of the army, for insubordination. MacArthur had advocated bombing Communist China.
How did President George W. Bush respond to the terrorist attack on September 11, 2001 at the World Trade Center in New York City?
He responded with the formation of a seventeen-nation coalition of forces whose aim was to break up the Taliban terrorist network and stop any further terrorist activities.
What are covert operations?
Government activities not made known to the public
The Reagan administration’s support of anti-communist forces are where?
Nicaragua
Afghanistan
Angola
Which president failed to gain Senate ratification for the Treaty of Versailles in 1919?
Woodrow Wilson
What is an executive agreement?
Written understanding with another head of state to carry out a particular action
What do executive agreements underscore?
the independence that the president has in implementing foreign policy
Roosevelt named the retreat “_______,” in reference to the mountain kingdom in James Hilton’s book _________. President Eisenhower renamed the facility ________ (in honor of his grandson) because he thought Shangri-La too unusual and different.
Shangri-La
Lost Horizon
Camp David
Where does it state that the president “shall from time to time give to the Congress information of the state of the union, and recommend to their consideration such measures as he shall judge necessary and expedient”?
Article II, Section 3
Who was the first president in 1999 to give a State of the Union address to a Congress that was considering his removal from office and was also the first to have his speech on the Internet?
President Clinton
What powers can the president practice over Congress?
Set a legislative agenda
Veto
What is an additional veto power of the president? Can it be overridden?
Pocket Veto. No.
What is the major source of presidential protection? What was it originally created for?
The Secret Service was established in 1865 for the purpose of stopping counterfeit money and was placed within the Treasury Department in 1883.
The First Lady’s primary responsibility since the time of Martha Washington has been to do what?
receive and entertain the president’s guests
As both a teacher and trustee for the Clarke School for the Deaf, who was a lifelong supporter of deaf education?
Grace Coolidge
What did Mrs. Roosevelt serve as?
Served as eyes, ears, and legs for her handicapped husband.
How long is a president’s term/tenure?
4 years
What is a president considered when he has lost an election or cannot stand for reelection and yet must serve out the remainder of his term?
lame duck
Chief executives have usually had a more difficult time during a second term, but much depends on the popularity of the president and the political make-up of Congress.
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What is a constitutional restriction on the presidency?/ the ultimate check on the president?
impeachment
