Unit 5 Flashcards
What are the requirements for running for President?
A natural born citizen (U.S. citizen from birth) At least 35 years old and. A U.S. resident (permanently lives in the U.S.) for at least 14 years.
What title is given to the individuals responsible for running the various Departments of the President’s cabinet?
All the members of the Cabinet take the title Secretary, excepting the head of the Justice Department, who is styled Attorney General.
How is the number of Electoral Votes for each state determined?
Each state gets two votes for its two US Senators, and then one more additional vote for each member it has in the House of Representatives.
What perks of the job exist for the office of President?
Pension, transition, staff and office, medical insurance, secret service protection.
What expressed powers are given to the President in the Constitution?
Expressed powers include the power to make treaties, grant pardons and nominate judges.
What Delegated powers are given to the President in the Constitution?
enforcing laws, executing orders, vetoes, pardons, commanding the military, appointing the cabinet, and leading foreign policy.
Who has the power to nominate individuals for certain positions in the federal government? Who approves these nominations?
“shall nominate, and by and with the Advice and Consent of the Senate, shall appoint Ambassadors, other public Ministers and Consuls, Judges of the Supreme Court, and all other Officers of the United States.
Article II, Section 2 of the Constitution grants the President of the United States the power to nominate, and with the advice and consent of the Senate, appoint individuals to certain positions laid out in the Constitution and in subsequent laws.
What job is given to the Vice President of the United States in the Constitution?
In addition to serving as presiding officer, the vice president has the sole power to break a tie vote in the Senate and formally presides over the receiving and counting of electoral ballots cast in presidential elections.
What power is given to the President in conducting foreign policy with other nations?
The president is the commander in chief. As head of state, he appoints and receives ambassadors, and has the power to make treaties and executive agreements.
Why do people criticize the Electoral College?
It is “undemocratic’’ because the winner of the popular vote is not guaranteed the presidency and electors are not required to vote in accord with the popular vote.
What roles/hats are given to the President?
Chief Executive [enforces the law created by Congress]
As chief executive, the president appoints the heads of the government departments. (These department heads make up the president’s cabinet.) The president also supervises the work of the government’s executive branch. This by itself is an enormous job.
Chief Diplomat [making treaties, relationships with other countries]
Through this role, they are responsible for carrying out negotiations with forigien leaders and their governments.
President Clinton acted in this role while negotiating treaties, rallying world leaders to the cause of democracy, or otherwise representing the interests of the United States abroad.
Commander in Chief [leading the war effort, taking advice and making decisions]
The President finds themselves ultimately responsible for the safety and security of the United States and its citizens.
Legislative Leader [suggests certains laws, supports Congress to make decisions]
As chief legislator, the president may suggest, request, and insist that Congress enact laws he believes are needed.
Head of State [He’s our ‘official’ at certain events]
The president is the ceremonial head of the state. He or she meets with representatives of other governments. There are also many ceremonial duties. For example, the president holds state dinners and gives medals of bravery to soldiers.
Economic Leader [creates a plan for taxes and where our economy is going]
The President is the chief economist, making decisions which indirectly affect the finances of the nation.
The President monitors unemployment, inflation, taxation and overall business climate. Presidents can establish economic programs to make sure Americans have jobs, and control high inflation, and bad business practices.
Party Leader [leads his party, gives endorsements]
The party leader is often responsible for managing the party’s relationship with the general public and leading the competition against political rivals, similar to the role of a party spokesperson. As such, they will take a leading role in developing and communicating party platforms to the electorate.
Chief Citizen [role model for the nation]
This means the President should represent all of the people of the United States. Citizens expect the President to work for their interests and provide moral leadership.
Departments in the President’s Cabinet: State
Advises the President and leads the nation in foreign policy issues. The State Department negotiates treaties and agreements with foreign entities, and represents the United States at the United Nations.
Departments in the President’s Cabinet: Treasury
Manages Federal finances by collecting taxes and paying bills and by managing currency, government accounts and public debt. The Department of the Treasury also enforces finance and tax laws.
Departments in the President’s Cabinet: Defense
provides the military forces needed to deter war, and to protect the security of the United States.
Departments in the President’s Cabinet: Justice
enforcing the laws of the United States federal government, ensures public safety against foreign and domestic threats, including terrorism, and preventing crime.
Departments in the President’s Cabinet: Interior
manages public lands and minerals, national parks, and wildlife refuges and upholds Federal trust responsibilities to Indian tribes and Native Alaskans. Additionally, Interior is responsible for endangered species conservation and other environmental conservation efforts.
Departments in the President’s Cabinet: Agriculture
comprise establishments primarily engaged in growing crops, raising animals, and harvesting fish and other animals from a farm, ranch, or their natural habitats. Manages national forests, Inspects food, Administers food stamp and school lunch programs, Food and Nutrition Service.
