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Nardie-Warner, Haveman (physics), Rowe (chem), Fraley, Zmudcynski, Smith > Presidency Test > Flashcards

Presidency Test Flashcards

1
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Theory

Framers

A

wrote the Const.

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2
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Theory

Whig Theory

A

limited Presidential power

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3
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Theory

Stewardship

A

will to lead a country

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4
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Theory

Imperial Theory

A

growth of Presidential power

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5
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Presidential Powers

Ordinance

A

power to pass orders

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6
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Presidential Powers

Privilege

A

right to know things in the Gov.

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7
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Presidential Powers

Appointment

A

appointing certain cabinet members

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8
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Presidential Powers

Removal

A

removing officials

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Powers Against President

Impeachment

A

removal from office

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Presidential Powers

Clemency

A

mercy shown to criminals

pardon, repreive, commutaion, parole, amnesty

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Presidential Powers (Clemency)

Pardon

A

removing someone’s sentences or charges entirely

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Presidential Powers (Clemency)

Commutation

A

reduce fine/sentence

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13
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Presidential Powers (Clemency)

Repreive

A

post-pone sentence time

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14
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Presidential Powers (Clemency)

Parole

A

permitts early release from jail

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Presidential Powers (Clemency)

Amnesty

A

showing mercy to a group of people

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Presidential Powers (Ordinance)

Veto

A

to reject a bill

17
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Presidential Powers (Ordinance)

Line-Item Veto

A

vetoing certain parts of a bill

18
Q

Presidential Powers (Ordinance)

Executive Orders

A

President’s statement that doesn’t go through Congress

19
Q

Presidential Powers (Ordinance)

Executive Agreement

A

agreement between President and foreign head of state, doesn’t need to go through Congress

20
Q

Presidential Rules

Qualifications

A
  • natural born citizen
  • age 35 or more
  • resident of USA for more than 14 years
21
Q

Presidential Succesors

Who is picked after Vice Pres, Speaker of the House, President Pro Tempore and others?

A

cabinet members, in order the were created

22
Q

What is the role of the Chief of State?

A

Ceremonial Head

23
Q

What does the Chief Executive do?

A

Executing laws and enforcing them

24
Q

What is the responsibility of the Chief Administrator?

A

Administering the federal government

25
Q

Who is responsible for appointing ambassadors to foreign countries?

A

Chief Diplomat

26
Q

What powers does the Commander-in-Chief hold?

A

Military powers

27
Q

What is the role of the Chief Legislator?

A

Passes laws and sets the legislative agenda

28
Q

What is the Chief Economist responsible for?

A

Economy

29
Q

Who is the Chief of Party?

A

Leader of political party

30
Q

What is the role of the Chief Citizen?

A

Role model of the country

Nardie-Warner, Haveman (physics), Rowe (chem), Fraley, Zmudcynski, Smith (8 decks)

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