Outcome 7 vocab

Question 1

22nd amendment

Answer 1

limits the president to 2 terms

Question 2

25th amendment

Answer 2

vice president become the acting president if the cabinet and vp determine that the president is disabled. Outlines how a recuperated president can reclaim the job

Question 3

impeachment

Answer 3

political equivalent of an indictment in criminal law. The house may impeach by a majority vote for “Treason, Bribery, or other high crimes+ misdemeanors”

Question 4

Cabinet

Answer 4

group of presidential advisors not in the Constitution and every prez has one. Today- 14 secretaries, attorney general, and others designated by president

Question 5

National Security Council

Answer 5

committee that links the president’s budget and advises presidents on proposals from departments and agencies and helps review their proposed regulations

Question 6

Council of Economic Advisers

Answer 6

3-member body appointed by the president to advise the president on economic policy

Question 7

Office of Management and Budget

Answer 7

office that preps the president’s budget and advises the president on proposals from departments and agencies and helps review their proposed regulation

Question 8

veto

Answer 8

presidential power to send a bill back to Congress with reasons for rejecting it. Override with 2/3 vote

Question 9

pocket veto

Answer 9

when Congress adjourns within 10 days of submitting a bill to president and the president simply lets it die by not signing or vetoing it

Question 10

line-item veto

Answer 10

Only certain portions of a bill is vetoed (President’s can’t)

Question 11

War Powers Resolution

Answer 11

law that requires presidents to consult with Congress whenever possible prior to using military force and to withdraw forces after 60 days unless Congress declares war/grants extension presidents have viewed it as unconstitutional

Question 12

Presidential coattails

Answer 12

when voters cast their ballots for congressional candidates of the president’s party because those candidates support the president

Question 13

crisis

Answer 13

a sudden. unpredictable, and potentially dangerous event requiring the president to play the role of crisis manager