Government test 5

Question 1

term for the President as the ceremonial head of the U.S., the symbol of all the people of the nation

Answer 1

chief of state

Question 2

scheme by which a presidental vacancy is filled

Answer 2

Presidential succession

Question 3

term for the President as monitor of the nation’s financial well being

Answer 3

chief economist

Question 4

term for the President as the main architect of foreign policy and spokesperson to other countries

Answer 4

chief diplomat

Question 5

term for the President as head of the federal government

Answer 5

chief administrator

Question 6

term for the President as architect of public policy and the one who sets the agenda for congress

Answer 6

chief legislator

Question 7

term for the President as the representative of the people, working for the public interest

Answer 7

chief citizen

Question 8

term for the President as leader of the nation’s armed forces

Answer 8

commander in chief

Question 9

mane given to the President’s wife

Answer 9

first lady

Question 10

mercy or leniency granted to an offender by the President

Answer 10

clemency

Question 11

the power of the President to reduce the length of a sentence or fine for a crime

Answer 11

commutation

Question 12

an official postponement of the execution of a sentence granted by the President

Answer 12

reprieve

Question 13

a blanket pardon offered to a group of law violators by the President

Answer 13

amnesty

Question 14

the release from the punishment or legal consequences of a crime by the President

Answer 14

pardon

Question 15

the exclusive power of the President to legally recognize (establish diplomatic relations) foreign states

Answer 15

recognition

Question 16

age, citizenship and residency requirements to be president of the US.

Answer 16

5 years old, have to be born in the US, and residency of 14 years in the US

Question 17

what are the requirements to be followed under the 22nd amendment?

Answer 17

President can only serve 2 terms or a service of 10 years

Question 18

what is the topic of concern in the 25th amendment?

Answer 18

Presidential succession and disability

Question 19

what are the two ways to deal with disability under the 25th amendment?

Answer 19

President informs congress themselves, VP and majority of cabinet tell congress

Question 20

what are the two formal duties assigned to the VP?

Answer 20

must preside over senate, help decide presidential disability

Question 21

what is meant by choosing a VP that will “balance the ticket”

Answer 21

counteract the president’s weakness, better chances of being elected

Question 22

what are the requirements to fill a presidential vacancy under the 25th amendment?

Answer 22

President nominates VP, majority vote of both houses of congress

Question 23

How have several First Ladies made their mark on American history?

Answer 23

michelle obama advocated for healthy eating, laura bush fought for support for military families, eleanor Roosevelt had her own weekly newspaper column

Question 24

Describe “Whig theory”

Answer 24

restrained leadership, congress lead policy maker, President lincoln changed policy

Question 25

Describe “stewardship Theory”

Answer 25

President can do anything except what was prohibited in the constitution, more politician oriented, teddy roosevelt was big on ot

Question 26

the job of congress to keep a close watch over the President and the Executive Branch is called the _________________

Answer 26

oversight function

Question 27

under what power is the President allowed to make Executive Orders?

Answer 27

ordinance power

Question 28

what is “executive Privilege”

Answer 28

Presidents power to refuse to give information to congress or federal courts

Question 29

who is responsible for approving Presidential appointments?

Answer 29

senate

Question 30

name two examples of government officials appointed by the President.

Answer 30

ambassadors, cabinet members, Judges

Question 31

the President’s power to grant pardons, reprieve, and amnesty falls under the __________power.

Answer 31

clemency

Question 32

what roles help the President as Chief Legislator?

Answer 32

chief of party, chief citizen

Question 33

what is he purpose of the president asking an ambassador to leave the country?

Answer 33

showing displeasure with an act of the country, rebuke the government

Question 34

differentiate between the powers of Congress and the president when it comes to waging war.

Answer 34

pres is in charge of military, congress can declare war

Question 35

what are the requirements of the War Powers Act?

Answer 35

pres must notify congress of sent troops in 28 hours

Question 36

what Presidential roles aid the President most when it comes to the area of Foreign relations?

Answer 36

chief diplomat, commander in Chief