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Exam I Flashcards

1
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Presidential power derives authority from where?

A

U.S. Constitution

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2
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Formal Requirements for becoming President

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35
Natural Born Citizen
Have lived in the US at least 14 years

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The Formal/Constitutional Powers of the President

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Executive Powers
Legislative Powers
Diplomatic Powers
Military Powers
Judicial Powers
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Executive Powers

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POWERS THE PRESIDENT HAS AND USES TO ENSURE FEDERAL LAW IS CARRIED OUT.

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What are the Executive Powers that the president has?

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Executing the Law
Ordinance Power
Appointment Power
Removal Power

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Ordinance Power

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The President has the power to issue executive orders.

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Executive Order

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A directive, rule, or regulation that has the effect of law. (order is not actual law…treated like one)

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Appointing Power

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President has power to appoint nearly 3 million federal civilian employees.

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9
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Top ranking officials are appointed how?

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By the president with the consent of the Senate

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Examples of Appointing Power

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Federal Justices, judges
Cabinet members
Heads of independent agencies
Military officers

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Removal Power

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President can remove anyone from office he appointed

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12
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Who cannot be removed from the bench?

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President can’t remove Supreme Court Justices from bench

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What are the three reasons for removal?

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inefficiency in office
neglect of duty
inappropriate behavior

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Treaty

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formal agreement b/w two or more sovereign states

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15
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Negotiating of treaties occurs with whom?

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the Secretary of State

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16
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International agreements are approved how?

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By Senate with 2/3 vote

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17
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What is an Executive Agreements?

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like treaties > agreements b/w President & foreign leaders

different > don’t require approval of Senate
usually stem from previous legislation, or previous treaty

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18
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The power of recognition

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*The President, representing the US, acknowledges legal existence of a country + its government

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19
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The recognition does what?

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This recognition can make or break survival of a new country.

Recognition not permanent. Can change with revolutions, changes in government, etc.

20
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Describe the Military powers of the president

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*AS COMMANDER AND CHIEF president can make decisions he feels necessary for wartime

*President has power to send troops into combat, w/o approval by Congress…up to 60 days.
War Powers Act of 1973

*President can use troops for domestic peace w/in the United States.

21
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Describe the Legislative powers of the president

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  • President possesses power to submit OR recommend ideas to Congress
  • President gives “State of the Union” address yearly, presents ideas for legislation, etc. to Congress…
  • Veto Power
22
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What are the Judicial Powers?

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Pardon
Amnesty
Reprieve
Commutation

23
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Pardon

A

LEGAL FORGIVENESS FOR A CRIME

24
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Amnesty

A

PARDON FOR LARGE GROUP OF PEOPLE

25
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Reprieve

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POSTPONING A SENTENCE

26
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Commutation

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REDUCTION OF A SENTENCE

27
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Roles of the President

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Administrator
Citizen
Diplomat
Executive
Legislator
State
Party
Commander and Chief
28
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Chief Adminisrator

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supervises the governmental employees

29
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Chief Citizen

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Moral leader and figurehead of the US

30
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Chief Diplomat

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Able to make foreign policy with other countries

31
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Chief Legislator

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Able to submit ideas for new laws for the US

32
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Chief of State

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Head of the national government

33
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Chief of Party

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The informal leader of his political party

34
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Commander and Chief

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Able to send military troops

35
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Chief Executive

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Make sure to execute laws

36
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Presidential Resources

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National Security Council
Office of Management and Budget
Office of Economic Advisor
Cabinet

37
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National Security Council

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Principal forum for considering national security and foreign policy matters with senior ns advisors and cabinet officials

Since the inception under Truman, nc greatly assist and advise on ns and foreign policy

Serves as principal arm for coordination policies among government agencies

38
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Office of Management and Budget

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Purpose is to assist President in overseeing preparation of federal budget + supervise its administration in Executive Branch agencies.

Also oversees + coordinates Administration’s financial management, information, and regulatory policies.

39
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Cabinet

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Tradition of Cabinet dates back to beginnings of Presidency. –

Purpose of Cabinet (drawn from Article II, Section 2 of the Constitution)
-Advise president on any subject relating to the duties of the respective offices.

Cabinet includes VP and, by law, heads of 15 executive departments:
Secretaries of Agriculture, Commerce, Defense, Education, Energy, Health and Human Services, Homeland Security, Housing and Urban Development, Interior, Labor, State, Transportation, Treasury, and Veterans Affairs, and the Attorney General.

40
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Office of Policy Development

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Advises President on domestic concerns

41
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National Space Coucil

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Advises President on civil and military efforts in space

42
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Council on Environmental Quality

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Aids President on environmental policy matters.

43
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Office of U.S. Trade Representatives

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Advises President on matters of foreign trade.

44
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Office of Science and Technology-

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Advises on all scientific, engineering, and technology advances.

45
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V. VICE PRESIDENTIAL DUTIES

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BY CONSTITUTION THE VICE PRESIDENT HAS TWO FORMAL DUTIES:

PRESIDE OVER THE SENATE

HELP DECIDE THE QUESTION OF PRESIDENTIAL DISABILITY

  • ONLY OTHER ASSUMED PURPOSE OF VICE PRESIDENT IS TO BE A PRESIDENT IN WAITING.
  • USE OF VP VARIES BY PRESIDENT
46
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Presidential Disability

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WHEN PRESIDENT UNABLE TO CARRY OUT DUTIES

47
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PRESIDENTIAL SUCCESSION

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ORDER IN WHICH INFERIOR OFFICERS CAN BE PROMOTED TO OFFICE OF PRESIDENT IN CASE OF VACANCY.

CURRENT SYSTEM ESTABLISHED BY 25TH AMENDMENT

VP
Speaker of House
President Pro Tempore
Sec. of State
Sec. of Treasury 
Sec. of Defense 
Attorney Gen
Sec. of Interior
Sec. of Agriculture
Sec. of Commerce

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