Gov unit 3 study guide

Mandate

from the people, the idea the president was selected by the American people, so Congress should support their policies

What are the sources of the President’s power?

defined in the constitution and in immediate needs of attention

What are the limits on the President’s Powers?

House and Senate can removed presidency, senate approves all appointees, and congress can override veto

Executive orders

a written directive issued by the president to manage and direct the operations of the federal government’s executive branch

Head of State

ceremonial head of government, decorate ware heroes and worthy civilians, pardon Thanksgiving turkey, receive foreign heads of state

Chief Executive

appoints high ranking executive branch officials, grants reprieves, pardons and amnesties, and peacetime emergency response(FEMA and Military)

Executive Agreement

an agreement with foreign government that does not require Senate approval

Commander in Chief

direct and immediate control over the US armed forces, sending troops for at least 90 days, secret agreements with other countries, set up military government in occupied nations, and can end fighting by calling an armistice

Chief Diplomat: meet with foreign leaders, can sign executive agreements, negotiate and sign treaties, make pacts with other heads of state, and can recognize a country (Limit:all treaties must be approved by Senate)

Political patronage:

practice with elected official and political parties, receive campaign support with government jobs in exchange for political loyalty

How does the president influence the legislative process?(as Chief Economic planner)

propose federal budget, appoint economic advisors, and manage key fiscal and regulatory policies

President Party Leader

inofficial leader of the organization nd influence bills based on policy

Official Qualifications of President: natural

born citizen, at least 35 years old, and US resident for at least 14 years

Unofficial Qualifications of President:

some government experimenter or experience, had moderate politics, mostly white, married and financially successful, and identifies as Chrisitan

Succession Act of 1947

establishes the order of presidential succession when President and Vice President are unavailable

25th Amendment:

specified that the VP becomes president upon death/disability and new VP would be confirmed by Congress

What are the Constitutional Powers of the Vice president?

take over if president dies, resigns/impeaches, preside over Senate and break ties, determine where president is fit to carry out duties

What are the Unofficial Powers of the Vice President?

depended on president; often participates in policy meetings, might be given special assignment, and helps the president get elected

What happened in Bush V. Gore?

Neither Bush or Gore had enough 270 electoral votes, leading to recount in Florida, and supreme court ruling in favor of Bush to become president.

National Security Advisor

the director of national security council

Executive Privilege

the president can refuse to provide documents or other records to the legislative and judicial branches

How is the president’s cabinet selected, and what is its role?

The president selects and nominates candidate for 15 executive department heads, where Senate runs background checks, financial disclosure reports, and questionnaires.Their role is to advise the president, manage executive departments, and presidential succession

Treasury

manages the monetary resources and response for making payments to the public and borrowing money needed to operate the federal gov.

State

developing and implementing the foreign policy of the US

Interior

execute federal policy and programs to protect natural resources

Agriculture

develops and executes police on farming, agriculture and food

Justice

enforce federal causes designed to protect public safety, reduce crime, and punish criminals, enforce civil rights and ensure justice

Commerce

supports the economy by developing and executing politics to promote business and industries

Labor

adminsters federal program to projects and improve the proficiency of workers

Defense

protects the security of our country

Health and Human Services

concerned with protecting pubic health and provide social services to those least abled

Housing and Urban Development

responsible for national policies and programs that address America’s housing needs, improve and develop the nation’s communities and enforce fair housing laws

Transportation

develops policy and administers program relating to transportation

Energy

executes laws and policies about the nation’s energy

Education

provides assistance to public and private schools; collect data, distribute research results and administer federal financial aid programs

Veterans Administration

benefit programs for veterans, their families and survivors

Homeland Security

coordinates national efforts to protect against terrorist attacks

What are the types of independent Agencies?

independent executive agencies, independent regulatory commissions, and government corporations

Spoils System

political practice to appoint members from party or supports to government jobs

Civil Service System

the nonmilitary employees of the government that aren’t appointed by the president

How does the Civil Service function today?

apply for job on USAjobs website, have job secure, have the option to join unions, whistleblowers have legal protections some limits on political activities