AP Gov. Chapter 5 Quiz

Executive Order

This allows the president to dictate policy without the approval of Congress. The SC can overturn a president's executive order.

Approval Ratings Effects on President

The higher the rating, the more influence over Congress the president has

Bully Pulpit

The president uses his position and platform to appeal to the public to pressure other branches of government to support their policies. It is the same as "going public". It can utilize social media, giving major speeches, and delivering the State of the Union Address.

Executive Privilege

The right of the president to keep certain things confidential

Bargaining and Persuasion

When the president extends phone calls, personal messages, etc. to Congress to influence them toward or away from policies.

State of the Union Address

This is when the president address Congress, the whole nation, and military personnel of their policy agenda

President's role as Chief Diplomat

With this role, the president guides US foreign policy and meets with heads of nations

Divided government

when a president and one or both houses of Congress are of a different part. This can lead to legislative gridlock

Executive Office of the President

A collection of offices within the White House to provide info to the President

Cabinet Leaders

They advise the president and act as a link between the president and the bureaucracy.

Formal/enumerated powers

Powers that are expressly granted in the Constitution so the president may carry out his or her responsibilities.

Authorization for Use of Military Force Act

This act was passed after 9/11 and under it the president has the authority to use military force against terrorists and their associates.

War Powers Resolution

The president may only introduce armed forces into conflict if one of the three is present:
- A declaration of war by Congress
- A specific statuary authorization of Congress
- A national emergency created by an attack on the US, its territories, or possessions, or its armed forces

Fed. 70

Written by Alexander Hamilton, this essay focused on the importance of having a single, energetic executive and that having more than one executive decreases the ability to protect the nations and weakens the ability to take strong, decisive action.

22nd Amendment

This amendment limits the presidency to 2 terms, and not to exceed ten years.

Hamadi v. Rumsfield

In this case Hamadi was imprisoned in Guantanamo Bay and a petition was started by his father that challenged his detention. SC Justice Sandra Day O'Conner's opinion on this matter was "a state of war is not a blank check for the President when it comes to the rights of the Nation's citizens."

Vice President

The vice president is used to "balance the ticket" during an election. They are chosen specifically to help the presidential candidate get votes from a group of people they otherwise might not get.

Electoral College

The electors are chosen based on representation in Congress and legislatures. They vote on candidates depending on who won the popular vote in their state.

Anwar al-Awlaki

A US citizen who worked as a propagandist for the Taliban in Yemen who was killed by a drone strike.

President's abilities

The president has the unique ability to act fast and act along in times of crisis/emergency.

Example of the Legislative branch checking Executive branch

Senate must confirm a presidential nominee to the SC

Reason for checks and balances

Framers did fear that the executive branch could become too tyrannical

Executive Orders

After 9/11, President George W. Bush used these to expand the authority of the executive branch.