Presidency Test Flashcards
Theory
Framers
wrote the Const.
Theory
Whig Theory
limited Presidential power
Theory
Stewardship
will to lead a country
Theory
Imperial Theory
growth of Presidential power
Presidential Powers
Ordinance
power to pass orders
Presidential Powers
Privilege
right to know things in the Gov.
Presidential Powers
Appointment
appointing certain cabinet members
Presidential Powers
Removal
removing officials
Powers Against President
Impeachment
removal from office
Presidential Powers
Clemency
mercy shown to criminals
pardon, repreive, commutaion, parole, amnesty
Presidential Powers (Clemency)
Pardon
removing someone’s sentences or charges entirely
Presidential Powers (Clemency)
Commutation
reduce fine/sentence
Presidential Powers (Clemency)
Repreive
post-pone sentence time
Presidential Powers (Clemency)
Parole
permitts early release from jail
Presidential Powers (Clemency)
Amnesty
showing mercy to a group of people
Presidential Powers (Ordinance)
Veto
to reject a bill
Presidential Powers (Ordinance)
Line-Item Veto
vetoing certain parts of a bill
Presidential Powers (Ordinance)
Executive Orders
President’s statement that doesn’t go through Congress
Presidential Powers (Ordinance)
Executive Agreement
agreement between President and foreign head of state, doesn’t need to go through Congress
Presidential Rules
Qualifications
- natural born citizen
- age 35 or more
- resident of USA for more than 14 years
Presidential Succesors
Who is picked after Vice Pres, Speaker of the House, President Pro Tempore and others?
cabinet members, in order the were created
What is the role of the Chief of State?
Ceremonial Head
What does the Chief Executive do?
Executing laws and enforcing them
What is the responsibility of the Chief Administrator?
Administering the federal government
Who is responsible for appointing ambassadors to foreign countries?
Chief Diplomat
What powers does the Commander-in-Chief hold?
Military powers
What is the role of the Chief Legislator?
Passes laws and sets the legislative agenda
What is the Chief Economist responsible for?
Economy
Who is the Chief of Party?
Leader of political party
What is the role of the Chief Citizen?
Role model of the country
