Introduction To The Presedency Flashcards
Who is the president?
-the personification of the nation
Where does the president hold power?
-has power in domestic policy + foreign policy
-but more power in foreign policy ‘most powerful man in the world’
How is the president limited in domestic policy?
-checks + balances — held to account + scrutinised by congress
-e.g. Linden B Johnson states ‘only power I’ve got is nuclear + I’m not even allowed to use that’s — needs congress approval
How is the presidency a paradox?
-has power
-has weaknesses
When was JFK term?
-1961-63
-Democrat
When was Lyndon B Johnson term and who followed him?
-Johnson — 1963-69 democrat
-Nixon — 1969-74 Republican
Who followed Richard Nixon?
-Gerald Ford 1974-77
-Republican
Who followed Ford and then who was next?
-Jimmy Carter 1977-81- democrat
-Ronald Reagan 1981-89 Republican
Who was after Reagan?
-H.W Bush
-1989-93
-Republican
When was Clinton’s term and who followed him?
-1993-2001- Democrat
-followed by W. Bush 2001-2009 republican
Who was after W. Bush?
-Obama - 2009-2017
-Democrat
Who was after Obama?
-trump 2017-2021
-republican
Who followed Trump?
-Biden 2021-present
-democrat
Who created the role of the president and why?
-created by founding fathers
-wanted create head of state + head of gov
-FF created single executive in Article 2 of constitution
What does the president have to help him?
-has cabinet but are only advisory
-but can ignore their advice
