president short answer Flashcards
qualifications to become president
be a natural born citizen
have to be 35 years old
lived in the US for 14 years
role of the VP
president of the senate can play a role if the VP is sick one heartbeat away from being pres chosen because they can balance the ticket aka strengthen their chance of winning
how the Pres is selected
major issue at constitutional convention
popular vote was scary at first
alexander hamilton suggest the idea of presidential electors
how do presidential electors work
each elector would be decided by the state
each elector would cast an electoral vote
this is how electoral college developed
how does VP election work
electors in the electoral college have a different vote for pres and VP
if someone doesnt get enough electorial votes in the election, then the house of reps will decide the outcome
Article 11
doesnt say that much
often seen as a board outline
never defines what executive power is
constitution allows the pres to command the military, make treaties, approve or veto acts of congress
two views on how a president views his power
stewardship theory: every pres is a protector of the american people and their interests
opposite view: can only use power that is specifically granted in the constitution
deecribe the presidents role with federal law
the promise to carry out federal law is the oath of office
constitution says pres must carry out federal law no matter of their view
up to the pres to interpret and focus on certain parts of the law because laws passed by congress are usually broad
explain executive orders
directive rules, regulations that have the effect of law
can be controversial
known as ordinance powers in the constitution
allows pres to use ordinance powers in order to enforce law
explain the presidents appointment power
can appoint ambassadors, federal judges, head of agencies, and cabinet members
senate has to approve
senate almost always approves
explain recess appointments
pres can make appt to an office if Congress is in recess
appt ends when that session of congress is over
allows pres to bypass congress to appoint who he wants
can be very controversial and no good to use
more common when the presidents party is not in control of senate
explain removal power
controversial
pres can remove anyone he appointed except for federal judges
explain executive privilege
allows pres to withhold info to congress and or federal courts
usually happens when the ores has a conversation or communication with his closest staff
Advisors must be able to talk to the pres and not worry about getting in trouble
congress almost always challenges it
