Government test 5 Flashcards
term for the President as the ceremonial head of the U.S., the symbol of all the people of the nation
chief of state
scheme by which a presidental vacancy is filled
Presidential succession
term for the President as monitor of the nation’s financial well being
chief economist
term for the President as the main architect of foreign policy and spokesperson to other countries
chief diplomat
term for the President as head of the federal government
chief administrator
term for the President as architect of public policy and the one who sets the agenda for congress
chief legislator
term for the President as the representative of the people, working for the public interest
chief citizen
term for the President as leader of the nation’s armed forces
commander in chief
mane given to the President’s wife
first lady
mercy or leniency granted to an offender by the President
clemency
the power of the President to reduce the length of a sentence or fine for a crime
commutation
an official postponement of the execution of a sentence granted by the President
reprieve
a blanket pardon offered to a group of law violators by the President
amnesty
the release from the punishment or legal consequences of a crime by the President
pardon
the exclusive power of the President to legally recognize (establish diplomatic relations) foreign states
recognition
age, citizenship and residency requirements to be president of the US.
5 years old, have to be born in the US, and residency of 14 years in the US
what are the requirements to be followed under the 22nd amendment?
President can only serve 2 terms or a service of 10 years
what is the topic of concern in the 25th amendment?
Presidential succession and disability
what are the two ways to deal with disability under the 25th amendment?
President informs congress themselves, VP and majority of cabinet tell congress
what are the two formal duties assigned to the VP?
must preside over senate, help decide presidential disability
what is meant by choosing a VP that will “balance the ticket”
counteract the president’s weakness, better chances of being elected
what are the requirements to fill a presidential vacancy under the 25th amendment?
President nominates VP, majority vote of both houses of congress
How have several First Ladies made their mark on American history?
michelle obama advocated for healthy eating, laura bush fought for support for military families, eleanor Roosevelt had her own weekly newspaper column
Describe “Whig theory”
restrained leadership, congress lead policy maker, President lincoln changed policy
Describe “stewardship Theory”
President can do anything except what was prohibited in the constitution, more politician oriented, teddy roosevelt was big on ot
the job of congress to keep a close watch over the President and the Executive Branch is called the _________________
oversight function
under what power is the President allowed to make Executive Orders?
ordinance power
what is “executive Privilege”
Presidents power to refuse to give information to congress or federal courts
who is responsible for approving Presidential appointments?
senate
name two examples of government officials appointed by the President.
ambassadors, cabinet members, Judges
the President’s power to grant pardons, reprieve, and amnesty falls under the __________power.
clemency
what roles help the President as Chief Legislator?
chief of party, chief citizen
what is he purpose of the president asking an ambassador to leave the country?
showing displeasure with an act of the country, rebuke the government
differentiate between the powers of Congress and the president when it comes to waging war.
pres is in charge of military, congress can declare war
what are the requirements of the War Powers Act?
pres must notify congress of sent troops in 28 hours
what Presidential roles aid the President most when it comes to the area of Foreign relations?
chief diplomat, commander in Chief
