Presidency

Question 1

Divided Government

Answer 1

A divided government is a type of government in presidential systems, when control of the executive branch and the legislative branch is split between two political parties

Question 2

Unified Government

Answer 2

When the president and the majority of Congress are of the same party.

Question 3

Foreign Policy President

Answer 3

The president using his power in anything related to foreign policy, they are the Chief Executive- the commander in chief of the armed forces, during war the president negotiates funds and congress approves those funds for defense the president’s ability to act quickly and superior sources of information made them the dominant force in foreign policy treaties, presidents act responsibly in moving the armed forces where they are needed.

Question 4

Domestic Policy

Answer 4

public policy that concerns laws, governments, government programs, and administrative decisions that directly related to all the issues and measures within our nation’s border

Question 5

War Powers Resolution

Answer 5

president must inform/talk to congress before sending and retrieving troops

Question 6

Office of Mangment and Budget

Answer 6

Part of the Executive Office of the President that provides budgetary expertise, central legislative clearance, and management assistance to the president. Oversees the implementation of the President’s vision across the Executive Branch

Question 7

Executive Privlege

Answer 7

An implied power for the President of the United States and others within the executive branch to withhold documents or information in public interest and maintain confidentiality under certain circumstances. This usually is in effect if revealing information would impair government functions.

Question 8

Presidential Veto

Answer 8

Congress advances a Bill to the President’s desk that he doesn’t agree with, so he blocks it and sends it back to Congress.

Question 9

Pardon

Answer 9

Pardon makes the recipient a new person in the eyes of the law as if no offense has ever been committed.

Question 10

NSC

Answer 10

The National Security Council is part of the president’s executive office where they coordinate advice and policy for the president on national security issues.

Question 11

Commander in Chief

Answer 11

acting in the capacity the president is responsible for safety and security of the US. He holds the prime responsibility for the conduct of the US foreign relations.

Question 12

Enumerated Powers

Answer 12

Powers specified and explicitly written in the US Constitution are the basis of limited government

Question 13

Inherent Powers

Answer 13

Powers that are “implied” but not states and are controversial

Question 14

Electoral College

Answer 14

An institution created by the Federal Convention of 1787 to select the president Gives the little states a little more weight in the election

Question 15

Executive Office of the President

Answer 15

The closest advisors and support agencies of the president. People and agencies that have the most trust and influence on the president’s decision meet at the White House Office to make a final decision.

Question 16

Cabinet

Answer 16

the secretaries of the fifteen executive departments and other officials designated by the president. The cabinet is available to consult with the president. Cabinet members are appointed by the President and confirmed by Senate