Government Exam 2 Flashcards
The first plan suggested at the Constitutional convention called for the president to be chosen by whom or what?
Congress
According to public opinion research, the president’s use of the “bully pulpit” tends to do which of these?
Bolster existing public views
The president has the power to appoint the positions…
- US supreme judges
- cabinet members
- Federal district court of appeals judges
- ambassadors
The constitution gives the president these powers…
- convene sessions of congress
- serve as the administrative head of the nation
-serve as commander-in-chief of the military
-veto legislation
Example of true executive privilege
It involves the ability of the president and executive branch official to withhold certain information from congress and the courts
President who served the most terms in office was….
FDR
Who brings charges in the impeachment process, and where is the impeachment trial held?
- The House of representatives
- The senate
Major difference between a president and a prime minister is…
prime minister has majority support in parliament
Description of unified government
no guarantee that the president will get legislation passed
At the constitutional convention, the most frequent concern regarding the presidency focused on what?
Reelection
If no president canidiate recieves a majority of the electoral vote; what happens?
The election is decided by the House of Representatives
In the history of the US, what has never occurred?
The president was impeached and convicted
What does the Office of Management and Budget do?
helps the president prepare the annual budget
In the early years of the Republic, which department was the “principal federal office?”
Treasury Department
When James Wilson suggestion at the Constitutional convention of 1787 that the president be elected by the people, what was the initial response?
He received almost no support
A president can issue a pardon in which circumstance?
For all offenses against the US, except impeachment
The president, being the head of state, is responsible for what?
Engaging in activites that are largely symbolic or ceremonial in nature
Senior White House staff members are often drawn from…
president campaign staff
In 1787, what was the power like for most state governors?
They weren’t powerful and couldn’t serve long terms
Presidential powers expressly given to the president by the constitution are called….
constitutional powers
Which amendment limited presidential terms ?
22nd amendment
Difference between the House and Senate is the number of members, because of this….
a greater number of formal rules are needed to govern activity in the House
Who consisted of the Conservatives coalition in congress?
Republicans and southern democrats
The seniority system provides…
the committee member of the majority party with the longest continuous service normally becomes the committee chairperson
What is the most important committee
standing committee
Why was rule 22 adopted to cut off debate during a filibuster?
senators were fearful of trying a presidents hands during a wartime crisis
Who can introduce a bill in Congress?
any member on congres
In order to fund programs established by authorization bills, congress must pass…
appropriations bill
The complexity of the procedure for enacting a law gives the advantage to who..
the bill’s opponent
An informal power of the speaker of the house is….
power to assign patronage jobs and office space
The 17th amendment allowed which of the following positions to be elected by the people?
senators
which of these describe a marginal or toss-up district?
winner in an election gets less than 55% of the vote
Why does the house use a discharge petition?
get a bill that i stalled in committee onto the floor
What does a concurrent resolution passed by Congress seeks to do what?
settle housekeeping and procedural matters that affect both houses
What has the majority of research found about the effect of divided governments on legislative productivity?
divided governments are no less productive than unified governments
In the senate, how many voters are necessary to invoke cloture and end debate on a bill?
60
What did the congressional accountability act of 1995 do?
it created the office of compliance that would oversee congressional affairs
The power of advice and consent on treaties and presidential nominations was given only to who?
the senate
a temporary legislative committee established for a limited time period and for a special purpose is known as what?
select committee
What are the formal qualifications to be a U.S. House of Representatives member?
- At least 25 years of age
- Citizen of the United States for at least seven years
- Inhabit the state from which elected
What are the formal qualifications to be a U.S. Senate member
At least 30 years of age
Citizen of the United States for at least 9 years
What is the significance of the 17th Amendment?
People could direct vote for senators
Who is speaker of the house
Nancy Pelosi
Who is House Majority Leader
Steny Hoyer
Who is house minority leader
Kevin McCarthy
Who is house majority whip
James Clyburn
Who is house minority whip
Steve Scalise
Who is senate president pro tempore
Patrick Leahy
who is senate majority leader
Charles E. Schumer
Who is senate Minority leader
Mitch McConnell
What is the focus of fed 51?
- talks about how important checks and balances are in a government; also talks of separation of powers
What branch of government would dominate according to Fed 51?
Legislature
why are you required to be a natural born citizen to run for office?
no outside foreign influences
What structure within the Constitution is essential to the preservation of liberty?
preamble
What are the auxiliary precautions, and why are they necessary?
- It’s a check on the government
What is the purpose of Fed 70 ?
Hamilton was calling for unity under the executive branch
Energy in the executive is essential…
- Protection against foreign assault
- Steady administration of the laws
- Protection of property - maintain justice
- Secure liberty
What are the ingredients of an energetic presidency?
Unity: one chief executive
Duration: enough time in office to get things done
Adequate support
Competent powers
