Government Ch. 5

This is a mix of Reese's quizlet and me going through the notes and adding what she was missing, but I did not include what I didn't think would be necessary.

President Ford. Nixon’s vice president resigned so Nixon appointed Ford to take over, then Nixon resigned because of the Watergate scandal so Ford assumed the position of president.

what president was never elected, and how?

to appoint supreme court justices, because they serve for life and their decision effect everyone.

what is the presidents most important power, and why?

Purchase the Louisiana territory

what did Thomas Jefferson do because of inherent powers?

Trump

who didn’t trust the press - used the term “fake news” - believed the press was dishonest and unfair?

JFK

who did the first live television conference?

press secretaries

who is a part of the presidents communication staff who hold press conferences?

stewardship theory

approach to governing presumed the president had a duty to act in national interest unless the action was clearly prohibited by the constitution?

John Locke

who stated that legislative bodies are slow to respond in emergencies so an executive should be allowed expanded powers during certain situations?

George - 2 terms

Jefferson - purchased Louisiana Territory

what were the influences of the president George Washington and Thomas Jefferson?

reason-show cause

in order to dismiss the head of an independent regulatory agencies the president must have what?

The Secretary of Defense

who is a civilian officer who has not served in the military for at least 7 years?

law

executive orders have he effect of what?

policy agenda

how the president and his administration enforces or implements a new law will shape the what?

Executive Agreements

what is a contract between two head of state, and is not violate prior treaties and they are not binding on successive presidents(no approvals, just agreements)

Treaties

what provides an opportunity for a president to facilitate trade, provide for mutual defense, help set international environmental standards or prevent weapons testing(without senate approval)

Cold War

what war expanded the president’s authority as commander in chief?

10%

how many of the presidents vetoes overridden

the president

who is the chief ambassador for the united states and public face?

Article 2

where are the formal powers of the president lisited?

policy agenda

a set of issues that are significant to people involved in policy making

article 2

which article established the executive branch?

1) at least 35

2) natural-born citizen

3) lived in the U.S. for 14 years

requirements to be president

1) commander in chief

2) give pardons and reprieves

3) appoint ambassadors, judges, and heads of executive departments (with senate approval)

4) recommend legislation to Congress

5) vote and approve bills

6) call and adjourn Congress

7) responsible for the federal bureaucracy

8) de facto head of the party

roles of the president

pardon

forgiveness for a crime

reprieve

postponement of punishment

amnesty

group pardon (example: president carter and the vietnam draft dodgers)

members of congress

who can introduce/sponsor legislation?

electoral college, 270 votes, the house chooses (each state gets 1 vote)

how is the president chosen, how many votes are needed to win, and what happens when there's a tie?

informal powers

those political powers interpreted to be inherent in the office to achieve policy goals

head of state (president)

receive & meet with ambassadors and other heads of state

2 terms, 22nd amendment(term is 4 years)

how many terms can a president serve and what amendment set this number?

10 years

what is the maximum amount of years a president can serve?

1. sign
2. veto
3. pocket veto
4. Hold it for 10 days and not sign it when congress is in session and it becomes a law

4 responses to a bill (listing)

pocket veto

a president doesn't sign a bill for 10 days when congress is not in session and it dies

override a veto with a 2/3 vote in each house

how can congress check on the president?

line-item veto

allowed the president to eliminate a part of spending from an appropriations bill or budgeting measure (illegal, bill Clinton did this and was sued)

governors (it depends on a state's constitution)

who (potentially) has the power of a line-item veto?

congress

who has the power to declare war?

1. War of 1812
2. Mexican-American war
3. Spanish-American war
4. WWI
5. WWII

what are the 5 declared wars (BONUS)

executive agreement

like a treaty, but does not require senate approval and is not binding for successive presidents(2/3 vote)

executive order

allows the president to carry out the law or to administer to the government

signing statements

bill is signed into law and the statement explains a president's interpretation of a bill, his understanding of what is expected of him to carry it out, or just a commentary on the law

executive privilege

the right of the president to withhold information or their decision-making process from another branch of government (maybe multiple choice)

court unanimously agreed that the tapes being held by Nixon were evidence in a criminal investigation and thus were not protected by executive privilege

U.S. vs. Nixon

1. president of the senate (only votes when there's a tie)
2. determines presidential disability

roles of the vice president (listing)

cabinet

a group of advisers to the president(headed by a secretary - 15 executive department)

diversity (geography, gender, ethnicity) and are not necessarily the president's closest advisers

how are people for cabinets selected today?

antony blinken, embassys & ambassadors

secretary of state & their responsibilities(promotes foreign policy of the US across the globe)

embassy

official residence or offices of an ambassador

ambassador

top diplomat appointed to represent the united states in a foreign nation

lloyd austin

secretary of defense

pentagon(outside of DC)

where is the department of defense headquartered?

joint chiefs of staff

a council of the top uniformed officials from each division, advises the president on military strategy

20%, largest part of discretionary spending

defense makes up what percent of the overall federal budget?

60%

what percentage of the budget does mandatory spending make up?

federal bureau of investigation (FBI)

investigates violent crimes, part of the justice department

homeland security

what department is the coast guard apart of?

executive office of the president

what department is the CIA apart of?

executive office of the president (EOP)

coordinates independent agencies that carry out presidential duties and handle the budget

white house staff

president's immediate staff, loyal to the president (closer to him than his cabinet) and don't require senate approval

chief of staff

becomes gatekeeper to the president and can isolate him (controls who sees him, what emails he sees, etc)

Janet Yellen

secretary of the treasury

white house press secretary, president's chief legal counsel, national security adviser, secretary of defense, secretary of state, joint chiefs of staff

who makes up the president's inner circle?

1) senate has the power to confirm appointments

2) house can impeach

3) congress sets salaries & can override a veto

how does the legislative branch check on the president?

inherent powers

those that may not be explicitly listed but are within the jurisdiction of the executive branch

heads of independent regulatory agencies (he must give a reason to fire them)

the president can remove anyone he appointed without reason except...

judicial orders

what do presidents have the responsibility to enforce?

federal judges(serve for life)

who can presidents appoint, but approved by the Senate?

cloture rule

used to stop a filibuster, need a majority vote

Lincoln

which president suspended the writ of habeas corpus?

protected territory for environmental conservation by making them monuments because he couldn't make national parks

how did theodore roosevelt stretch his presidential power?

imperial presidency

a powerful executive position guided by a weaker congress

war powers act

president can send troops without congress's approval, can get involved in some conflict, 48 hours to notify congress, congress has 60 days (90 days with extension) to appropriate funds or require action to end

bully pulpit

a stage from which a president could pitch ideas to the american people

FDR used the radio(had fireside chats) trump used twitter

what did FDR and Trump use for press conferences?

state of the union address

president's annual statement to congress, a way to communicate with the people

obama, he used media (twitter, youtube)

which president controlled his own image and how?

andrew johnson, bill clinton, donald trump

3 presidents that were impeached

andrew jackson

example of an imperial president

legislative

which branch has the power of the purse?