Chapter 5 – The Presidency Review

These flashcards cover key concepts and terms related to the presidency, its powers, and the constitutional framework guiding it.

Article II

The section of the U.S. Constitution that outlines the executive branch and the presidency.

Commander-in-Chief

The role of the president as the supreme commander of the military forces.

Electoral College

The body established by the Constitution that formally elects the President and Vice President.

Executive Office of the President (EOP)

The group of agencies and advisers that assist the president in carrying out executive duties.

War Powers Resolution of 1973

A law intended to check the president's power to commit the U.S. to armed conflict without congressional consent.

Presidential Approval Ratings

A measure of the public's approval of the president's performance.

Expressed Powers

Powers specifically granted to the president by the Constitution.

Inherent Powers

Powers that are not explicitly stated but are assumed to exist as a result of the president's position.

Honeymoon Period

The early phase of a president's term when they typically have higher approval ratings and more political capital.

National Security Advisor

The president's chief adviser on matters related to national security.

Executive Orders

Directives issued by the president to manage the operations of the federal government.

Treaties

Formal agreements between countries that require Senate approval.

Federal Bureaucracy

The administrative system governing any large institution, including government agencies.

Political Efficacy

The belief that one's political participation can make a difference.

Checks and Balances

System designed to prevent any one branch of government from becoming too powerful.

Vice President

The second-highest executive officer in the U.S. government, who supports the president.

Impeachment

The process by which a president can be charged with misconduct.

Rally Around the Flag Effect

The tendency of the public to support the president during times of international crisis.