Chapter 8 Flashcards
elector
Member of a party chosen in each state to formally elect the president and Vice President
leak
The release of secret information by anonymous govt officials to the media
mandate
A formal order given by a higher authority
forum
Medium for discussion
impoundment
The presidents refusal to spend money congress has voted to fund a program
reprieve
The postponement of legal punishment
amnesty
A group pardon to individuals for an offense against the govt
pardon
A release from legal punishment
patronage
The practice of granting favors to reward party loyalty
executive order
A rule issued by the president that has the force of law
Write out: what is the main job of the president?
To carry out the laws of congress
Write out: How long is a president’s term
Know 22nd amendment sets term limits
4 years. 2 terms
22nd amendment set the limit
Write out: Name the constitutional requirements for the presidency
35 years old
Native born US citizen
14 years residency in the US
Listing: What is presidential succession and what is the order of succession
vice president, speaker of the house, president pro tempore, cabinet members in order of office’s creation
Multiple choice: What happens when the office of vice president becomes vacant, according to the 25th amendment?
The president picks the new Vice President
Write out: Describe the two jobs of the vice president
Explain the job of the modern Vice President
He serves as president if the president is unable
Preside over the senate
-they do whatever pres asks them to do- give speeches, visit foreign countries
Multiple choice (which amendment): Explain what was provided in the 12th amendment. What event prompted congress to propped congress to make this amendment
Deals with separate electoral ballots for president and Vice President
Because in election of 1800 the tie went to the house and was difficult to break the tie
**essay Explain the modern Electoral College System and how it works to elect our presidents
Parties choose nominees for president at party conventions in late summer.
voters cast their votes on election day (they aren’t election the pres or vice pres, but voting for their party’s electors in their state)
The electors go to their state capitals in Dec and cast vote for pres. and vice pres.
Congress count their votes on Jan. 6 and declare pres.
Write out: When is election day?
The first Tuesday after the first Monday in November
Essay: How many electors in the US?
How is the # determined?
How many in Nebraska?
How many one must get to be elected president?
538 electors
determined by # of representatives in the House and # of senators each state has (Washington, D.C. has 3 electors)
Nebraska has 5
candidate must receive 270 votes to become pres.
Essay: Understand who elects the president and vice president if they do not receive enough electoral votes
Pres is chosen by house
Vice President is chosen by senate
Essay: Explain how Nebraska is different from the other states in how their electoral votes are assigned
Nebraska does no have winner take all system (other states give candidate with popular vote all of that state’s electoral votes)
NE divides 3 of its electoral votes based on congressional districts. Whatever candidate wins the district receives on electoral vote. Candidate who wins overall popular vote in ne receives remaining two
Write out (I think): What is the cabinet?
Heads of the executive departments that advise the president
Members of the cabinet must be nominated by…
nominated by the president and approved by the Senate.
Don’t think it’s on there–What is the job of the cabinet?
Heads of the executive dept that advise the president
Oversee the daily operations of their department and meet with the president if necessary
Don’t think so—-What powers are given to the president in the Constitution?
grants executive power of the president of the US
commander in chief
head of executive branch
judicial powers
ensures the laws of Congress are executed
Multiple choice: The president gets power informally from
their personal exercise of power, immediate needs of the nation, and the mandate of the people
Multiple choice: give examples on how the following may limit the president's power: Congress Federal courts bureaucracy public opinion
Congress: if president vetoes bill congress can override t
Federal courts: can find an action of the pres unconstitutional
Bureaucracy: can delay presidential action due to ineffectiveness
Public opinion: the people expect the president to be a leader and supports checks and balances
Essay: Explain a criticism and suggested reform of the electoral college
Criticism: can win popular vote and lose electoral; makes some votes worth more than others; winner takes all system
Reform: get rid of it directly or switch to Nebraska’s system
