Unit 5

Question 1

12 Amendment

Answer 1

electing the president and vice president specifically so they are elected together

Question 2

20th Amendment

Answer 2

the Twentieth Amendment allows the vice president-elect to act in that role until a new one can be appointed by Congress. (incapable)

Question 3

22nd Amendment

Answer 3

No person shall be elected to the office of the President more than twice

Question 4

25th Amendment

Answer 4

In case of the removal of the President from office or of his death or resignation, the Vice President shall become President. (vacant)

Question 5

Presidential Succession Act of 1947

Answer 5

An Act To provide for the performance of the duties of the office of President in case of the removal, resignation, death, or inability both of the President and Vice President.

Question 6

Formal Powers of the President

Answer 6

make treaties with the approval of the Senate.
veto bills and sign bills.
represent our nation in talks with foreign countries.
enforce the laws that Congress passes.
act as Commander-in-Chief during a war.
call out troops to protect our nation against an attack.
make suggestions about things that should be new laws.
lead his political party.
entertain foreign guests.
recognize foreign countries.
grant pardons.
nominate Cabinet members and Supreme Court members
Justices and other high officials.
appoint ambassadors.
talk directly to the people about problems.
represent the best interest of all the people

Question 7

Informal powers of the president

Answer 7

The president has to power to negotiate executive agreements
Chief executive officer (CEO) of the US
he can recommend laws, give executive orders
impound the funds that Congress has appropriated for certain programs or projects if he doesn’t want them implemented
executive privilege.

Question 8

Roles of the President

Answer 8

The President is both the head of state and head of government of the United States of America, and Commander-in-Chief of the armed forces. Under Article II of the Constitution, the President is responsible for the execution and enforcement of the laws created by Congress.

Question 9

Cabinet

Answer 9

The Cabinet is an advisory body made up of the heads of the 15 executive departments. Appointed by the President and confirmed by the Senate, the members of the Cabinet are often the President’s closest confidants.

Question 10

Independent Executive Agencies

Answer 10

A federal agency that specializes in one area that is not part of a cabinet department but reports directly to the president.

Question 11

Executive order

Answer 11

a declaration by the president or a governor which has the force of law, usually based on existing statutory powers. Executive orders do not require any action by the Congress or state legislature to take effect, and the legislature cannot overturn it.

Question 12

Pardon

Answer 12

an expression of the President’s forgiveness

Question 13

Presidential election process steps

Answer 13

Candidates register
Candidates announce that there running
Primary and Caucus debates take place
States and Parties hold Primary and Causes
Parties hold nominating conventions
Candidates participate in presidential debates
election day is the first Tuesday after the first Monday
Electors cast their votes in the Electoral College
Congress counts the electoral votes
Inauguration Day

Question 14

Elector

Answer 14

where they vote for President and Vice President, and the counting of the electoral votes by Congress.

Question 15

Electoral College

Answer 15

The Electoral College is how we refer to the process by which the United States elects the President

Question 16

Popular Vote

Answer 16

The winning group of electors (the group that wins the most popular votes in a state)

Question 17

what are the requirements to be president?

Answer 17

Be a natural-born citizen of the United States.
Be at least 35 years old.
Have been a resident of the United States for 14 years.

Question 18

Why was FDR allowed to serve more than 2 terms?

Answer 18

Eventually, U.S. lawmakers pushed back, arguing that term limits were necessary to keep abuse of power in check. Two years after FDR’s death, Congress passed the 22nd Amendment, limiting presidents to two terms. The amendment was then ratified in 1951.

Question 19

What are the ways to replace the president? / How can someone rise to the office of President if he is removed?

Answer 19

Section 1: In case of the removal of the President from office or of his death or resignation, the Vice President shall become President.
Section 1 clarifies that in the enumerated situations, the vice president becomes president, instead of merely assuming the powers and duties of the presidency as acting president.

Question 20

What is the State of the Union address?

Answer 20

an annual message delivered by the president of the United States to a joint session of the United States Congress near the beginning of most calendar years on the current condition of the nation.

Question 21

Difference between foreign and domestic policy and some examples of policies:

Answer 21

Domestic policies focus on problems or concerns within a particular country. They are laws passed and decisions made to address issues the public invokes.
Foreign policy deals with the interchange of two countries to solve a problem and strengthen ties between nations.
Ex of foreign policy:
Alliances and partnerships.
Military aid.
Ex of Domestic policy:
Federal Budget
the economy

Question 22

How can the President check the Legislative and Judicial branches?

Answer 22

The president can veto legislation created by Congress

Question 23

How might the Legislative and Judicial branches check the power of the president?

Answer 23

The legislative branch has the power to approve Presidential nominations, control the budget, and impeach the President and remove him or her from office.
the legislative branch can override that veto with enough votes

Question 24

What is the difference between a treaty and an executive agreement?

Answer 24

Executive agreements are considered politically binding to distinguish them from legally binding treaties.

Question 25

Who just won their re-election campaigns as Governor and Lt. Governor in Texas?

Answer 25

Greg Abott and Dan Patrick

Question 26

What are the term length and number of terms for Texas governor?

Answer 26

Every 4 years and unlimited term lengths

Question 27

Why is the Lt. Governor of Texas typically considered more powerful than the Governor?

Answer 27

because its occupant controls the work of the Texas Senate and controls the budgeting process as a leader of the Legislative Budget Board.