Gov Executive Branch Test Practice

How many electoral votes must you to win the presidency?

270

Which president is known as the "common man's president"

Andrew Jackson

What is Andrew Jackson known for?

trail of tears, 1st democratic president, nullification crisis, 1st strong national leader

The only President to ever resign

Nixon

Three provisions of the 25th Amendment?

1. President dies, VP takes over

2. President picks VP if vacancy

3. President can step aside with letters to congress

Three qualifications to be president?

35 years old, 14 years residency, natural born citizen

The amendment that limits president to 2 terms

22nd amendment

Who is number 2 in line of succession?

1. VP

2. Speaker of House

How much does the president make per year?

$400,000

What is an executive order?

a directive to an agency by the president with details on how to carry out legislation

What are two constitutional duties of the VP?

Succession and President of Senate

What are the Big Four Cabinet departments?

Military, Treaties, Justice, Treasury

What is the role of the White House Chief of Staff?

President's most trusted advisor

What are two possible changes or reforms to the Electoral College?

Popular vote, or congressional district method (Maine+Nebraska)

What are some legacies of President Lincoln?

Emancipation Proclamation, 13th Amendment, Union, Habeas Corpus

What is a reprieve?

To delay/grant new

True or False? Us Citizens directly elect the President and Vice President?

False, electoral collage chooses (# of house+senate seats_

Examples of presidential appointments?

1. Supreme Court

2. Cabinet

3. Ambassadors

4. VP

5. Judges

Who approves ALL Presidential Appointments?

Senate

Who is number 3 in the line of succession?

President Pro-Temp

The birth of modern presidency began with....?

FDR

How did FDR personalize the office?

Talking to the American people (fireside chats)

Three precedents established by George Washington?

Two-terms, Cabinet, foreign policy

If the president pardons you what happens?

You're forgiven of all your crimes

The White House position that deals with the White House Press Corps

Press Secretary

What is Jefferson famous for?

Louisiana Purchase and first foreign war

What is executive privilege?

Keeping gov information private/secret from public, unless illegal

What goes into choosing a Vice-Presidential candidate and how has the role changed?

To balance the ticket and added more responsibility

What are perks of the presidency? (only have to name 3 from list)

1. $400k salary

2. Camp David

3. Air Force

4. White House

5. Secret Services

Two major issues with the electoral college

1st: President 2nd: VP

Name (two is needed) FORMAL foreign duties of the president

Military, treaties, Commander in Chief, and foreign diplomat

Name (two needed) INFORMAL foreign duties of the president

Leaving the country for summit/conference, and meet with foreign leaders

What did the 12th Amendment do?

Reform electoral college

WHY was 12th Amendment written?

elector = 1 vote

What are the 5 titles of the president?

1. Commander in Chief

2. Chief Executive

3. Chief Diplomat

4. Chief Legislator

5. Chief Citizen

Runs military

Commander in Chief

Appoints people, enforces laws, runs executive branch

Chief Executive

Treaties and attends summits

Chief Diplomat

State of the Union Address, sign/veto bills, propose bills

Chief Legislator

consulting the people in times of need

Chief Citizen

The 25th Amendment was added in 1967 to...

ensure that there will always be a VP

The president, under Article II, has the power to make treaties limited by

the advice and consent of the Senate

In the 20th and 21st Century, the trend toward more presidential policy making that was part of the beginning of the modern presidency began with...

Franklin Roosevelt

The membership of the Cabinet is determined by.. who?

The President

First president to "give birth to modern presidency?"

Franklin Roosevelt

What is Gerald Ford known for?

appointed to vice-presidency in 1973 due to a vacancy, the only one to become president from having run for neither presidency or vice-presidency in the preceding election.

In order to impeach a president, it takes...

a two-thirds majority vote in the House of Representatives

What is NOT a constitutional power tot he president?

enact legislation by issuing decrees

The president's cabinet...

consists of the executive branch leaders who advise the president on policy and administer government departments

The presidents role in the legislative process:

usually puts her/him in conflict with Congress

Among the president's constitutional powers as a marker of foreign policy is the power to...

extend diplomatic recognition to foreign governments

An _______ reduces the severity of a crime

commutation