Chapter 14 Test Flashcards
What are three of the five chief functions of the presidency?
1) As chief executive, the president administers and enforces the law
2) As commander in chief, he can order overt military action and covert operations
3) As diplomatic leader, the president initiates and implements treaties and other activities connected with foreign policy
What influential function of the president was not included in the Constitution and was never envisioned by its framers?
The president being party leader and as party leader, the president chooses the policy-making personnel within his party and campaigns for fellow members of his party
What are the two most significant restrictions on the power of the president?
Limited tenure and the power of impeachment
Who were the only presidents ever to be impeached?
Andrew Johnson and Bill Clinton
What two responsibilities does the Constitution place on the Vice President?
1) He is to succeed the president on the president’s death or disability
2) He is to preside over the Senate where he can cast the vote to break a tie
What is the executive office of the president, why was it formed, and what are its main offices?
1) The EOP is made up of White House offices and agencies that help develop and implement presidential programs and policies
2) It was formed in 1939 to help FDR meet the complex demands of a growing nation
3) The two main agencies are the national security council and the office of management and budget
What is the function of the president’s cabinet and how many departments does it have?
The cabinet assists the president in meeting his constitutional duties and the demands of the growing nation. Each cabinet member heads a major department of the executive branch. There are 15 cabinet offices
What are some of the many pitfalls faced by the president?
The tendency to use his extraordinary power illegally or immorally or to allow the fawning attention to divert him from the just use of his authority
What is the difference between popularity and greatness?
Popularity- the ability to win the favor of many people, often doesn’t last very long
Greatness- transcends popular acclaim and focuses on immortal things
What are the six main presidential powers and the two main restrictions on these powers?
1) chief executive
2) commander in chief
3) legislative leader
4) diplomatic leader
5) chief of state
6) party leader
1) limited term of office
2) power of impeachment
What problem did the Brownlow Report address and what was the result?
The president’s need for assistance in handling his increased responsibilities, the result was the creation of the EOP
