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
Impeachment can be carried out only by?
a majority vote in the House of Representatives
Which president (and the only president) resigned in 1974 because of the threat of impeachment?
Richard Nixon
Which two presidents were the only ones to be impeached?
Andrew Johnson and Bill Clinton
What group did Andrew Johnson face who sought a harsh, vindictive reconstruction program with intense opposition?
Radical Republicans
What are executive orders?
Presidential directives or actions that have effect or the force of law
In 1947 who issued an executive order creating the National Security Council?
President Truman
Roosevelt has been considered a what?
loose constructionist
Who was the first First Lady to be elected in the Senate?
Hillary Clinton
Who was the first to die in office?
William Henry Harrison
Which amendment states “whereby any vice presidential vacancy is to be filled through a nomination by the president and confirmation by a majority vote in both houses of Congress”?
Twenty-fifth Amendment
In 1973 on the resignation of Vice President Spiro Agnew, who did President Nixon appoint to fill the vacancy?
Gerald Ford
What organization is made up of White House offices and agencies that help develop and implement the president’s programs and policies?
Executive Office of the President (EOP)
How many members make up the White House office?
400
How many cabinet offices are there today?
15
ESSAY
What is the importance of the power of the president to make executive agreements?
Executive agreements are written understandings with another head of state to carry out a particular section. They underscore the independence that the president has in implementing foreign policy. It can be used to end wars and create peace as it did in North Vietnam with President Richard Nixon.
ESSAY
Discuss the changing role of the First Lady.
The position of First Lady come with great responsibility and with great power. Her primary responsibility since the time of Martha Washington has been to receive and entertain the president’s guests. The duties have increased over the years as she now acts as a representative of the president or the nation, answering tons of mail, and undertakes special projects of the White House.
ESSAY
Discuss the difficulties of being president and what characteristics produce a great president. P. 329
The President of the United States is often tempted to use his powers illegally or immorally. There is also the constant attention of the public he attracts by holding the most powerful position in the country. Great presidents are clear about their goals and have retained self-confidence about their objectives that was unshaken by popular opinion. Most importantly, they have a strong desire to serve their country and its people.
