Chapter 8 Study Guide

Question 1

Veto

Answer 1

Overriding a bill

Question 2

Impeachment

Answer 2

Removing an elected official from office

Question 3

Line Item Veto

Answer 3

Vetoing only part of a bill; is now unconstitutional

Question 4

Inherent Powers

Answer 4

Responsibilities that the president has to have, although not explicitly stated in the constitution

Question 5

Cabinet

Answer 5

President’s staff who are heads of different departments; aren’t as close with the president though because approved by congress

Question 6

War Powers Act

Answer 6

President must receive consent from congress to send troops anywhere

Question 7

White House Staff

Answer 7

The president’s close friends that he chooses as staff without congressional approval

Question 8

25th Amendment

Answer 8

Establishes procedures for filling vacancies in line for the presidency

Question 9

Pardon

Answer 9

Presidential power to forgive citizens of breaking the law or time in prison; “restoring all rights of citizenship”

Question 10

Executive Order

Answer 10

Presidential power to enact legislation without congressional approval

Question 11

Executive Privilege

Answer 11

Presidential power that protects the president from sharing confidential information with congress

Question 12

Pocket Veto

Answer 12

President ignores a bill for 10 days after congress adjourns and the bill dies

Question 13

Bully Pulpit

Answer 13

People listen to the president simply because of his position and authoritative status

Question 14

State of the Union Address

Answer 14

Presidential responsibility under chief legislator to address the nation and inform us of pressing issues and legislation

Question 15

Coattails

Answer 15

People who aren’t as famous as the president but ride along and benefit from the president’s popularity

Question 16

Honeymoon Effect

Answer 16

During the beginning of a presidency, presidents can get legislation passed easier compared to when they wait till later in their term and approval ratings are lower

Question 17

Political Appointees

Answer 17

Any member of the White House staff or cabinet who have been appointed to serve under the president

Question 18

22nd Amendment

Answer 18

Sets a two term limit to the presidency

Question 19

Executive Agreements

Answer 19

Agreement made with another country that doesn’t require congressional approval

Question 20

Reprieve

Answer 20

President has the power to postpone the enactment of a law

Question 21

Executive Office

Answer 21

Office is made up of a select staff who support the president and help make decisions; FDR, White House Staff

Question 22

Rule of Propinquity

Answer 22

White House staff has this; they are powerful in government because they are so close with the president

Question 23

Electoral College

Answer 23

The way that we select our president; uses the winner take all method in state by state popular elections