GOVERNMENT-CHAPTER 11

What is the President’s yearly salary?

$400,000 per year

How much money does the President get for expenses each year?

$50,000 per year

What is the President’s travel account, and is it taxed?

$100,000 for travel, and it is not taxed

How much money does the President get for entertainment?

$19,000

What medical benefits does the President receive?

Medical and dental services

What pension does the President receive after leaving office?

$150,000 lifetime pension

How much money does a former President get to keep staff after leaving office?

$150,000 per year

What is Air Force One?

The airplane used by the President

How many Air Force One planes are there?

Two

What model is Air Force One?

727-200B

What qualifications must an Air Force One pilot have?

At least 2,000 hours in the cockpit and worldwide flight experience

How far can Air Force One fly without refueling?

Halfway around the world.

Where is Air Force One based?

Andrews Air Force Base, Maryland

What is Marine One?

The call sign for a Marine aircraft carrying the President.

Where is Marine One kept?

Virginia

How are presidential powers limited?

By the Constitution and checked by Congress and the courts

Where are the President’s powers found in the Constitution?

Article II

What does it mean that the President is Chief Executive?

He administers and enforces the laws.

How does the President administer the bureaucracy?

By overseeing 15 cabinet departments, the Executive Office, and agencies

What does Commander in Chief mean?

The President is in charge of the military.

Why is Commander in Chief the most influential role?

It allows quick responses to emergencies.

What example shows civilian control over the military?

Truman firing General MacArthur

Give an example of quick military response.

G.W. Bush forming a coalition after 9/11`

What is a secret military or political action? An example of this is JFK and the Bay of Pigs.

covert operation

What is the President’s role as Diplomatic Leader?

He manages foreign relations.

Who must approve treaties and ambassadors?

The Senate

What groups help the President with foreign policy?

CIA, National Security Council, State Department

What is an agreement with another country that doesn’t need Senate approval? An example is Nixon ending U.S. involvement in Vietnam.

executive agreement

How does the President act as a Legislative Leader?

Sets the legislative agenda.

What is a presidential veto?

The power to reject a bill.

What percent of vetoes usually stand?

About 96%

What is a veto Congress cannot override?

pocket veto

What is the power to veto parts of a bill?

line-item veto

What shows the President’s role as Party Leader?

Giving the State of the Union address

Why isn’t Party Leader in the Constitution?

The Founding Fathers did not plan for it.

How does the President lead the party?

Through hiring people and giving positions.

What term refers to the president being the national symbol and leader?

Chief of State

What are duties of Chief of State?

Hosting foreign leaders and state dinners

When was the Secret Service created?

1865

What was the Secret Service’s original purpose?

To stop counterfeit money.

Who does the Secret Service protect today?

President, VP, families, and foreign dignitaries

How long is a presidential term?

4 years

What does the 22nd Amendment do?

Limits the President to 2 terms

How long can a vice president serve as president?

No more than 10 years.

What is the process of charging and removing a president?

impeachment

Who brings impeachment charges?

The House of Representatives

Who conducts the impeachment trial?

The Senate

What is the result of impeachment? An example of this result is Andrew Johnson.

Removal from office only.

What is a lame-duck president?

A president who has lost power because they are leaving office.

What is a rule issued by the President that has the force of law?

executive order

What is a delay or cancellation of a punishment?

repreive

What is a forgiveness of a crime?

pardon

What is a group pardon or immunity from prosecution?

amnesty

What is reduction of a punishment?

commutation

What is the President’s power to appoint officials?

appointment power

What is the VP’s role in the Senate?

Votes only to break a tie.

When does the VP become President?

If the President dies, resigns, or is removed.

Why is the VP chosen strategically?

To balance the party ticket.

What council does the Vice President sit on?

National Security Council

What ceremonial role does the VP have?

Represents the President at official events.