chapter 9 test

Question 1

define fund

Answer 1

financial capital

Question 2

define reprieve

Answer 2

a presidential order that postpones legal punishment

Question 3

define impound

Answer 3

to refuse to spend

Question 4

define amnesty

Answer 4

a presidential order that pardons a group of people who have committed an offense against the government

Question 5

define pardon

Answer 5

a presidential order that release a person from legal punishment

Question 6

define executive order

Answer 6

a rule issued by the president that had the force of law

Question 7

define mandate

Answer 7

an authoritarian to act given to a representative

Question 8

define inherent powers

Answer 8

powers not described in the Constitution, but that have been claimed by president

Question 9

define impeach

Answer 9

to accuse a public official of misconduct in office

Question 10

define executive privilege

Answer 10

the right of the president and other high-ranking executive officers to refuse to testify before Congress or a court

Question 11

define national security

Answer 11

protection of a nation- its land and people- from foreign threats, whether from governments, organized groups, or individual terrorists

Question 12

define reauthorize

Answer 12

the act of padding legislation into law again

Question 13

define executive agreement

Answer 13

legally binding pact between the president and the head of a foreign government that does not require Senate approval

Question 14

define treaty

Answer 14

a formal agreement between the governments of two or more countries

Question 15

define military tribunal

Answer 15

a military court designed to try members of enemy forces during wartime, operating outside the scope of conventional criminal and civil proceedings

Question 16

define political patronage

Answer 16

appointment to political office, usually as a reward for helping get a president elected

Question 17

define Council of Economic Advisers

Answer 17

presidential advisers who study the economy and advise the president on domestic and international economic policies

Question 18

define Federal Reserve System

Answer 18

the central banking system of the United States

Question 19

what is the role of Head of State

Answer 19

the president represents the nation and performs ceremonial duties, such as hosting heads of foreign governments.

in natural disaster/ tragedies, the president brings comfort on behalf of the nation

Question 20

what is the role of chief executive

Answer 20

the president carried out laws passed by Congress and runs the programs they create.

president appoint the executive branch officials to influence laws, with the power to fine too. But they need the Senate’s approval

Question 21

what limited President Richard Nixon’s power

Answer 21

he impounded large amounts of money for programs he opposed, being taken to court by those who could’ve been helped.

Congress passed the law to stop the impounding of large sure of money without congressional approval, strengthening the budget power of Congress

Question 22

describe the Banking Act of 1935

Answer 22

have the president authority to appoint the seven members of the Federal Reserve System and the groups chairman

Question 23

describe the Employment Act of 1946

Answer 23

created a Council of Economic Advisors to study the economy and advise the president on domestic policies.

required the president to give an annual economic report to Congress

Question 24

what does the president do to the annual budget

Answer 24

president drafts and negotiates about legislation and submitting a suggested annual budget and economic reports

they collaborate with officials to decide whether to support and where to reduce government programs

Question 25

what is the role of commander in chief

Answer 25

congress retains the power to declare war and provide funds to pay for military

it’s difficult for public officials to be held accountable as many “shadow wars” are classified

Question 26

define USA Patriot Act

Answer 26

passed after 9/11, it allows broad gathering of information.

gives executive branch increased power to fight terrorism and protect national security

Question 27

define Wars Powers Act

Answer 27

checks in presidential power to wage war

Question 28

what is the role of Chief Diplomat

Answer 28

gives president power to negotiate and sign treaties, with 2/3 of Senate approval

also gives power to make executive agreements with other countries, not needing Senate approval

president decides whether the US will recognize the governments of other countries