American Government Unit 3 Lesson 4 Flashcards

This is regarding the roles of presidency

What is the main duty of the President as Chief of State?

Representing the U.S. at public events and receiving foreign dignitaries.

What does the President do as Chief Executive?

Enforces national laws and oversees the executive branch.

Who helps the President manage the executive branch?

Cabinet members and federal agencies.

What is the President’s role as Commander in Chief?

Directs all military operations and makes national security decisions.

Who can declare war, and how does that affect the President’s role?

Only Congress can declare war, but the President manages military actions.

What are the President's powers as Chief Diplomat?

Receives ambassadors, appoints ambassadors, and makes treaties (with Senate approval).

What does the President do as Chief Legislator?

Recommends legislation, proposes a budget, and can veto bills.

What is required to override a presidential veto?

A two-thirds vote in both the House and Senate.

What are the President’s unofficial roles?

Chief of the Party and Popular Leader.

What does the President do as Chief of the Party?

Chooses party leadership, attends conventions, and campaigns for party candidates.

What is expected from the President as Popular Leader?

Speak for all Americans, especially in times of crisis.

Originally, what role did the Framers intend the President to have in policymaking?

A minor role.

Which President significantly expanded the power of the Presidency during the Great Depression?

Franklin D. Roosevelt.

How did FDR expand presidential power?

Passed many laws, created new agencies, and connected personally with citizens.

How does the President's party affiliation in Congress affect policymaking?

If it’s the majority, legislation is more likely to pass; if not, compromise is needed.

How can the President use vetoes to influence Congress?

Frequent vetoes may pressure Congress to negotiate legislation.

What tool can the President use to encourage cooperation with Congress?

Diplomacy and coalition-building.

What usually happens to a President’s popularity over time?

It tends to decline after the initial "honeymoon" period.

When does presidential approval typically increase?

During national crises, regardless of success or failure.

What was George W. Bush’s approval rating after declaring war on Iraq in 2003?

86%.

What was Bush’s approval rating by the end of his presidency in 2008?

24%.

How does the President influence the federal bureaucracy?

Through appointments, budget proposals, executive orders, and reorganization.

What is the purpose of appointing agency heads?

To ensure agency leadership supports the President’s agenda.

How does the President use the budget to influence agencies?

Recommends funding changes to Congress.

What is an executive order?

A directive from the President to an agency to take specific action.

Can Congress override a President’s actions regarding the bureaucracy?

Yes, but it rarely does.

Expedient

advantageous under the circumstances

Negate

to nullify or void