MULTIPLE Choice test 4 Flashcards
What is the executive branch
It is headed by the president and they are the ones who put laws into effect
Why was the electoral college selected to select the president?
There were fears that large states would dominate the system
What is the 22nd amendment?
Placed term limits on the presidency
What are the qualifications to become president?
At least 35 years old, natural born U.S citizen, lived in the US for at least 14 years
List the main points of Federalist 70
-You need one single executive because it allows for decisive decision making
What is the difference between enumerated (formal) powers and informal powers
Enumerated means its spelled out in the constitution and informal powers are hinted at, but not downright said in the constitution
Describe the role of chief executive
They are the one that enforces the law, one way they can do that is with executive orders
What is the cabinet?
15 department heads that aid in execution of laws
What is the official process for becoming apart of the cabinet?
Appointed by the president and confirmed by the senate
What is the role of chief diplomat
represents the U.S with other foreign leaders
What is the official process for a treaty to be ratified
Has to be confirmed by 2/3 of the senate
What is the role of chief legislator
They do give the state of union address and they are typically involved in all stages of a legislative process
What is the state of union address?
A yearly speech from a president to congress that updates them on national affairs
What is the role of commander in chief
(president)Top of the military chain of command, can order solider into combat, but they cannot declare war
What are pardons
Presidential authority to release individuals convicted of a crime and set aside punishment for a federal crime.
What is executive privilege
A right claimed by presidents to keep certain conversations, records, and transcripts confidential, especially from congress
What are executive agreements
An agreement between a president and another nation that is not as strong as a treaty and doesn’t require senate ratification
What are signing statements
Comments issued by presidents while signing a bill into law that usually consists of political statements and reasons for signing the bill
What are executive orders
A policy issued by the president that does not need approval by congress
What is the war powers resolution
The law that if the president brings troops into combat they can only be there 60 days without congress approval
What is the process of presidential impeachment
Impeachment Majority vote in the house, 2/3 conviction vote in the senate
What decisions can federal courts make pertaining to executive orders
Judicial review can overturn executive orders
What is the 12th amendment
President and VP are elected together
what is the 25th amendment
If there is a vacancy in the role of VP, a new VP is appointed by the president and approved by both chambers of congress
What is the name of the spouse of the president
The First lady
What is the executive office of the president
a lot of advisors ( economic and national security counsel) for the president, staff
what is the role of president in his political party
They are the head of there political party
What must the president successfully do in working in congress
They must use bargaining and persuasion with congress
what is “going public”
When the president promotes himself and his policies
What is the bully pulpit
The president has an advantage with the media because the role of being president can help convince the public of there viewpoints.
When does a president’s approval rating tend to be the highest
The first 6 months of the president being elected
What is the Dream Act
NIcknamed DACA, an executive order by Obama to prevent deportation of kids under 16
What is federal bureaucracy
Departments and agencies in the executive branch that implement laws passed by congress
What are bureaucrats and what are they responsible for doing
People employed by government agencies and they can create rules and procedures to carry out Congress’s goals
Describe the size of the federal bureaucracy
100s of agencies, millions of employees
what is the constitutional basis for the bureaucracy
This is an informal power so that the president would have assistance in carrying out the role of chief executive
Describe the positions in Presidents Washington ‘s cabinet
Secretary of state, secretary of Treasury, and attorney general
How many cabinet departments exists today, how were the cabinets created
15 cabinet departments, created by congressional legislation
What is political patronage
Filling administrative positions as a award of support instead of merit
What is the Pendleton act of 1883
Hiring a promoting people based on merit ( Meaning you need to be qualified)
How do top level bureaucrats get their positions
They are appointed by the president and confirmed by the senate
how is the budget set for different cabinet departments
It is submitted by the president but has to be approved by congress
What is an iron triangle
It is a permanent relationship between the bureaucratic agencies, congressional committees, and interest group
What is an issue network?
A web of influence between interest groups and policymakers that is Temporary and addresses a specific issue
What is implementation, why is it complicated?
The bureaucracy putting into action legislation created by congress
what is bureaucratic discretion
The process of an agency deciding how to implement a law if its not clear
What is regulation
The process that a bureaucracy fills in details for a law
What are independent regulatory agencies or commissions
they control or direct some aspect of the economy
Describe the terms for commissioners and the reason for it
They have set terms to provide insulation for politics
What is the Hatch Act ad why was it created
Those in the bureaucracy aren’t supposed to engage in politics at the same time
What is evaluation and termination
Determining if a policy is achieving its objectives and termination is ending a policy
Describe presidential checks on the bureaucracy
They can hire and fire individuals at the top layers
Describe ways Congress can perform checks on the bureaucracy
The senate has to approve presidential appointees and budgets
Describe ways the judicial branch can perform checks on the bureaucracy
It can overturn agency decisions
which event turned much of the public against part of the bureaucracy and how
Hurricane Katrina and the bureaucracy was seen as ineffective
What roles do both the president and Congress have regarding the annual budget
The president submits a budget that congress has to approve
What is the formal role of the first spouse
There is no formal role, but most have an initiative to promote
How do high approval ratings help the president
Easier to implement an agenda because of public support
What is oversight
these are Congressional hearings basically are used to ensure funds are being used appropriately
What are main reasons that someone running for President may consider in choosing there vice president
Appeal to different geographic region or a different strength than the president
What positions are two of the top advisors to a President
Chief of staff and national security advisor
How is the length of time on the job different between cabinet secretaries and general service employees in the bureaucracy
Cabinet secretaries tend to change during presidents terms, but general employees tend to be career civil service
What is deregulation
Bureaucratic reform that government reduces its role as a regulator of business
