Chapter 8

Question 1

elector

Answer 1

Member of a party chosen in each state to formally elect the president and Vice President

Question 2

leak

Answer 2

The release of secret information by anonymous govt officials to the media

Question 3

mandate

Answer 3

A formal order given by a higher authority

Question 4

forum

Answer 4

Medium for discussion

Question 5

impoundment

Answer 5

The presidents refusal to spend money congress has voted to fund a program

Question 6

reprieve

Answer 6

The postponement of legal punishment

Question 7

amnesty

Answer 7

A group pardon to individuals for an offense against the govt

Question 8

pardon

Answer 8

A release from legal punishment

Question 9

patronage

Answer 9

The practice of granting favors to reward party loyalty

Question 10

executive order

Answer 10

A rule issued by the president that has the force of law

Question 11

Write out: what is the main job of the president?

Answer 11

To carry out the laws of congress

Question 12

Write out: How long is a president’s term

Know 22nd amendment sets term limits

Answer 12

4 years. 2 terms

22nd amendment set the limit

Question 13

Write out: Name the constitutional requirements for the presidency

Answer 13

35 years old
Native born US citizen
14 years residency in the US

Question 14

Listing: What is presidential succession and what is the order of succession

Answer 14

vice president, speaker of the house, president pro tempore, cabinet members in order of office’s creation

Question 15

Multiple choice: What happens when the office of vice president becomes vacant, according to the 25th amendment?

Answer 15

The president picks the new Vice President

Question 16

Write out: Describe the two jobs of the vice president

Explain the job of the modern Vice President

Answer 16

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

Question 17

Multiple choice (which amendment): Explain what was provided in the 12th amendment.
What event prompted congress to propped congress to make this amendment

Answer 17

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

Question 18

**essay Explain the modern Electoral College System and how it works to elect our presidents

Answer 18

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.

Question 19

Write out: When is election day?

Answer 19

The first Tuesday after the first Monday in November

Question 20

Essay: How many electors in the US?
How is the # determined?
How many in Nebraska?
How many one must get to be elected president?

Answer 20

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.

Question 21

Essay: Understand who elects the president and vice president if they do not receive enough electoral votes

Answer 21

Pres is chosen by house

Vice President is chosen by senate

Question 22

Essay: Explain how Nebraska is different from the other states in how their electoral votes are assigned

Answer 22

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

Question 23

Write out (I think): What is the cabinet?

Answer 23

Heads of the executive departments that advise the president

Question 24

Members of the cabinet must be nominated by…

Answer 24

nominated by the president and approved by the Senate.

Question 25

Don’t think it’s on there–What is the job of the cabinet?

Answer 25

Heads of the executive dept that advise the president

Oversee the daily operations of their department and meet with the president if necessary

Question 26

Don’t think so—-What powers are given to the president in the Constitution?

Answer 26

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

Question 27

Multiple choice: The president gets power informally from

Answer 27

their personal exercise of power, immediate needs of the nation, and the mandate of the people

Question 28

Multiple choice: give examples on how the following may limit the president's power: 
Congress
Federal courts
bureaucracy
public opinion

Answer 28

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

Question 29

Essay: Explain a criticism and suggested reform of the electoral college

Answer 29

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