prep game

What role does the Vice President serve in the Senate?

The Vice President breaks ties in the Senate.

Who follows the Vice President in the line of presidential succession?

The Speaker of the House.

What is the age limit for a President of the United States?

A President can be 80 years old.

What is executive privilege?

The president's right to keep communications confidential.

What is a common reason for selecting a Vice President?

To balance the ticket.

What does the 22nd Amendment limit?

It limits the President to two terms.

What process can Congress use to remove a President?

Impeachment.

Which type of presidential style is Nixon classified as?

Nixon is classified as not active positive.

What is the root of the President's power?

His ability to persuade.

What did the War Powers Act attempt to do?

To curb some of the President's military power.

How is the President selected?

The Electoral College selects the President.

What role does the President play when working with Congress?

The President acts as Chief Legislator.

Why has the presidency been described as 'imperial'?

Due to the President's military power.

What must the President update Congress about?

The State of the Union.

What increased the President's power in world affairs?

The U.S. becoming a world power.

In which article of the Constitution is the executive branch located?

Article II.

What does the Office of Management and Budget do?

Examines the cost implications of proposed bills.

How can the President enter into agreements with foreign countries?

Through executive agreements with Congressional approval.

Who established the precedent for presidential leadership in foreign affairs?

George Washington.

What did the framers underestimate about presidential influence?

They could never imagine the extent of influence presidents would have over the law-making process.

According to Barber, what is the best type of President?

An active positive.

What did the framers intend regarding the relationship between the President and Congress?

They intended a conflict to exist between them.

How has the role of the Vice President changed in recent years?

The Vice President has become more influential.

How did the framers describe presidential powers?

They were very vague.

What historical event contributed to the rise of the modern presidency?

The Great Depression.

Who has more influence over the President, the White House staff or the Cabinet?

The White House staff has more influence.

What is the relationship between the White House staff and the President?

They are politically and personally close.

What does the 25th Amendment address?

It outlines procedures for presidential incapacitation.

How does the President make treaties?

With the Senate's approval.