Think American Govt Ch 13

Question 1

War Powers Act

Answer 1

Limiting the presidents ability

Question 2

Lame duck

Answer 2

Will not seek reelection

Question 3

Impeachment

Answer 3

Accused of an offense

Question 4

Chief of state

Answer 4

Official head of govt

Question 5

Executive agreement

Answer 5

President and foreign nations

Question 6

Civilian supremacy of the armed forces

Answer 6

Direct control of civilian authorities

Question 7

Inherit powers

Answer 7

Foreign and defense policy

Question 8

Pardon

Answer 8

Free from all penalties

Question 9

Reprieve

Answer 9

Delays a punishment

Question 10

Chief executive

Answer 10

Head of executive branch of govt

Question 11

Executive order

Answer 11

Issued by the president

Question 12

Presidential signing statement

Answer 12

Bill passed by congress

Question 13

Executive office of the president

Answer 13

Develop and implement the policies

Question 14

NSC - National Security Council

Answer 14

Advises the chief executive

Question 15

OMB - Office of Management & Budget

Answer 15

Assist the president in preparing the budget

Question 16

Honeymoon effect

Answer 16

Early months of administration

Question 17

Rally effect

Answer 17

Public to express support

Question 18

NATO - North Atlantic treaty organization

Answer 18

A regional military alliance consisting of the U.S. Canada and most of the European democracies