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Chapter 6 & 7 Test Flashcards

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Chief Executive (President Role)

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Article II, Section 1, Clause 1: executive power is vested into the president
Official
power to carry out the nation’s laws
implements laws passed by Congress

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Chief Administrator (President Role)

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acts as administer of all executive departments and numerous agencies
Oversees approximately 1.8 million employees
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Commander in Chief (President Role)

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direct and immediate control of the military
cannot declare war, but is able to use military force when necessary
official

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Chief Diplomat (President Role)

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formulates plans and procedures for dealing with other nations
makes treaties, hosts foreign ambassadors
oversees the abroad U.S. ambassadors
official

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diplomacy

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the act of negotiating with foreign governments

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Chief Legislator (president role)

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AKA chief agenda setter
shapes the congressional agenda
initiates, suggests, requests, insists and demands major legislation
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Chief of State (president role)

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the ceremonial/symbolic figurehead of the U.S.
AKA head of state
often overlaps with other duties/roles
unofficial

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Chief of Party (president role)

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the acknowledged leader of the political party that controls the executive branch
shapes and promotes party platforms
supports candidates
raises money
unofficial
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Chief Citizen (presidential role)

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expected to be “the representative of all the people”
model of good citizenship; high standard of personal behavior
work for public interest, against many private interests
unofficial

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Qualifications of The President

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at least 35 years old
lived in the U.S. for at least 14 years
natural-born U.S. citizen
age, experience, military background, likable, leadership

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Presidential Term limit

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2 4-year terms or 10 years

ratified in 1951 to set limits

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The Electoral college

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intended to maintain the balance between the larger and smaller states.
each state is granted a number of electors equal to the number of its members of the HoR and Senate
A win in larger states can make a difference in an election

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Executive powers

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gives the president the power to appoint top officials within the executive branch

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executive orders

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formal, signed statements from the President that instruct or guide executive officials and have the force of law

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executive privilege

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power that allows a President to refuse to release information to Congress or to a court

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diplomatic recognition

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presidential power to formally recognize the legitimacy of a foreign government

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reprieve

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a postponement in the carrying out of a prison sentence

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pardon

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an official act by the president or by a governor forgiving a person convicted of a crime and freeing that person from serving out their sentence

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amnesty

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general pardon for offences committed by a group

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commute

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to reduce a person’s sentence

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Formal Checks on President’s Powers

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presidential actions are subject to judicial review
senate can block a presidential appointment; can block a treaty
Congress can override presidential veto

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Informal Checks on President’s Powers

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media coverage of presidential actions

public approval of a president

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administration

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group of people who work for the executive branch under a specific president

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Executive Office of the President (EOP)

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group of advisors and assistants to the President

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White House Office

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key assistants and deputy assistants to the president that handle much of the daily business in the White House

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chief of staff

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an official who manages the everyday operations of the White House Office or who may serve as the primary presidential advisor who controls all access to the president and helps map political strategy

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National Security Council

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group of the top military, foreign affairs, and intelligence officials in the president’s administration that focuses on the U.S. national security

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Council of Economic Advisers

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group of advisors charged with providing the President with expert analysis of the economy and to also assist in forming economic policy

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Office of Management and Budget

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the organization set up to develop and implement the federal budget, legislation, government regulations, the management of government finances, and the purchase of goods, services, and property for the entire government

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executive department

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agencies of the federal government responsible for carrying out laws, administering programs, and making regulations in their particular area of responsibility

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Department of State

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1789
protect and assist U.S. citizens living and traveling abroad
help advance the global interests of the U.S.
coordinate and provide support for American international activities

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Department of Defense

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1789
provide military forces and domestic security
deliver humanitarian aid and disaster relief and provide peacekeeping forces

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Department of the Treasury

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1789
manage federal finances and supervise national banks
print and coin U.S. currency
collect money due to the U.S. and pay bills
develop domestic and international financial policy

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Department of the Interior

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1849
protect the nation’s resources-natural/cultural
manage resource use
provide recreation opportunities

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Department of Agriculture

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1862
protect farmland by promoting sustainable development
work to end hunger and improve health
keep food safe for consumer

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Department of Justice

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1870
represent the U.S. in the courts
control federal law enforcement
manage legal affairs

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Department of Commerce

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1903
promote international trade
ensure effective use of tech and scientific resources
assist states, groups, and individuals through economic progress

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Department of Labor

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1913
work to improve working conditions, set standards for wages and overtime pay
protect retirement and health care benefits
protect employees from discrimination

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Department of Health and Human Services

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1953
conduct and fund health-related research; food/drug safety
monitor and prevent disease outbreaks
provide health care to low-income citizens

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Department of Housing and Urban Development

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1965
work to increase access to affordable housing
ensure fair housing laws are followed
assist in developing public-housing programs for low-income citizens

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Department of Transportation

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1966
form national transportation policy and oversee safety of air and rail travel
assist states in building new highway systems
develop programs for improvement of public transportation systems

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Department of Energy

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1977
promote reliable, clean, and affordable energy sources and assist in the environmental protection
develop nuclear weapons and energy technologies
ensure the safety of the nation’s nuclear weapons
promote scientific discovery and improve the quality of life through technological innovations

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Department of Education

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1980
establish policies for federal financial aid for educational services
collect data and research on American schools
focus national attention on major educational issues
enforce laws that ban discrimination in educational programs

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Department of Veterans Affairs

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1989
assist disabled veterans
help veterans returning from military service to transition back into citizen life
honor veterans in life and memorialize them in death

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Department of Homeland Security

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2003
identify and assess threats to the safety of the U.S.
coordinate the national response to and lead recovery efforts after acts of terrorism, natural disasters, etc…
work to prevent possible attacks on the U.S.

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tax process

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lay and collect

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income tax

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tax on a person’s or corporation’s income

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progressive tax

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tax whose rates increase as the amount that is subject to taxation increases

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payroll tax

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money that is withheld from a person’s paycheck by his/her’s employer

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regressive tax

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tax that has a greater impact on lower-income earners than on upper-income earners

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proportional tax

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tax that is applied at the same rate against all income

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foreign policy

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a government strategy in dealing with other nations

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