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Chapter 9-11 Flashcards

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Define Shadow war

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A fight fought in secret by special ops, hired contractors and/or armed drones

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What does a pardon do

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Releases individuals from legal punishment

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What is Executive privilege

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The right to keep conversations between POTUS and the cabinet private

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What does amnesty do

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Releases groups from legal punishment

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Define executive order

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It explains POTUS carries the force of law without congressional approval

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Describe the role of Head of State

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A ceremonial role of POTUS

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Describe the role of Chief Executive

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POTUS meets with advisors, attend meetings,a dn makes decisions as head of the country

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Describe the role of Commander in Chief

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POTUS makes decisions regarding the military

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Describe the role of Chief Diplomat

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POTUS is responsible for diplomacy, treaties and keeping peace with other nations

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Describe the role of Economic Chief/Planner

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POTUS meets financial leaders, discuss tax proposals, and offers plans to improve the economy

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Describe the role of Party Chief/Leader

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POTUS guides and shapes the party’s platform and stances regarding the major political issues of the day, and work with fellow congressmen in their campaigns to be elected

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What is the primary election

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Nominating and electing candidates for the general election ballot

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What did the 12th amendment accomplish

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Made VPOTUS the runner-up among POTUS candidates

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What was Ronald Reagans nickname and why

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“The great communicator” because of his ability to sell his ideas to the public

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What did the 22nd amendment accomplish

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Limited the POTUS number of terms to 2

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What is a third party candidate

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Someone who represents a political party that is neither Democratic or Republican

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What are the requirements to be president

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1) Must be a natural-born citizen of the US
2) Must be at least 35
3) Must be a resident of the US for at least 14 years

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What are the first five positions in the line of presidential succession

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1) Vice President
2) Speaker of the House
3) Senate President Pro Tempore
4) Secretary of State
5)Secretary of Treasury

19
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Which kind of candidate have a better shot of winning a general election

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Moderate ones

20
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What is a major disadvantage to the electoral college system

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A candidate can win the popular vote, but lose the election

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What are the steps to become president

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1) Primaries/Caucuses
2) National Convention
3) General Election
4) Electoral College

22
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Which two states do not award electoral votes using the winner takes all sysytem

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Maine and Nebraska

23
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Define Whistleblower

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Federal employees who report corruption or wrongdoing by the government

24
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What is the Spoils System

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The practice of politicians rewarding their supporters with government jobs

25
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What is government corruption

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The abuse of power for private gain

26
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What does a Liaison Officer do

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Keep track of bills n congress, supply information to lawmakers, and communicate between both branches

27
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Define the Civil Service system

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Government employment based on competitive examinations and merit

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What is congress’s role in appointing cabinet members

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The Senate holds confirmation hearings to evaluate the president’s cabinet nominee and must approve each nominee

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What are the Department of Justice responsibilities

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Uphold the rule of law, keep our country safe and to protect civil rights

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What are the Department of Interior responsibilities

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Manage public lands/minerals, national parks, and wildlife refuges and uphold trust responsibilities to Indian Tribes and Native Alaskans

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What are the Department of Transportation responsibilities

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Provide a safe transportation system that ensures the mobility of people and goods, and planning/coordinating federal transportation projects

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What are the Department of Education responsibilities

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Establish policy for administers and coordinate most federal assistance to education

33
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For which system of government jobs do employees have to take an exam

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Civil Service

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