Unit 4 - Chapter 12

Question 1

faithless elector

Answer 1

electors in the electoral college that vote for someone other than whom they pledged

Question 2

executive order

Answer 2

like a law but doesn’t go through congress, carried out by president, more often used when quick action is needed

Question 3

executive agreement

Answer 3

like a treaty but doesn’t need to be signed by Senate, politically binding agreement between two powers, don’t happen often bc can be seen as abuse of power

Question 4

pocket veto

Answer 4

technicality, congress adjourns, president has had law for less than nine days, so bill dies

Question 5

line-item veto

Answer 5

OBSOLETE, tried and ruled unconstitutional, gov could veto parts of bill they disagree with, governers still can but president can’t

Question 6

amnesty

Answer 6

a general pardon for offenses, especially political offenses, against a government, often granted before any trial or conviction

Question 7

commutation

Answer 7

reducing or lessening a sentence or punishment resulting from a criminal conviction

Question 8

bureaucracy

Answer 8

An administrative group of nonelected officials charged with implementing policies created by the other branches of government

Question 9

bully pulpit

Answer 9

presidents convincing people of their policy, makes people and Congress support it more

Question 10

senatorial courtesy

Answer 10

Pres. asks senator recommendations for federal judges pres can appoint, out of respect for party members in state bc effects their voters, criticized bc pres less likely to look into potentials

Question 11

executive privelige

Answer 11

the authority of the President to withhold documents or information in his possession or in the possession of the Executive Branch from the Legislative or Judicial Branch of the government

Question 12

honeymoon phase

Answer 12

first 100 days of pres being elected, approval ratings are highest, haven’t done anything so haven’t pissed anybody off, best time to implement policy

Question 13

lame duck

Answer 13

presidents in 2nd half of 2nd term, tend to not do much since they know they’ll be done

Question 14

balancing the ticket

Answer 14

pres candidate tries to find VP that balances out their weaknesses (ex hardcore rep P, so more moderate VP), want to maintain ideological balance

Question 15

NSC

Answer 15

national security council, give advice on potential threats

Question 16

CEA

Answer 16

council of economic advisors, annually report state of economy, biased bc comes from economic community

Question 17

OMB

Answer 17

office of management and budget, creates policy to write president’s budget, congress actually implements it

Question 18

22nd amendment

Answer 18

presidents limited to 2 terms in office

Question 19

25th amendment

Answer 19

establishes succession of presidency (VP, speaker of the house, cabinet members by order dept. was created)

Question 20

constitutional powers of the president

Answer 20

be the commander in chief, negotiate treaties (still must be signed by Senate), conduct state of the union, call special session of congress, adjourn congress, make nominations, veto

Question 21

qualification to be president

Answer 21

must be 35 years old or older and natural born citizen

Question 22

WHO

Answer 22

white house office, people president picks w/o senate’s permission, more utilized by president because tend to agree with their views

Question 23

war powers resolution

Answer 23

requires presidents to consult with congress whenever possible prior to using military force, must withdraw forces after 60 days unless congress declares war or grants and= extension