Lecture Review on Presidential Powers and Impeachment

These flashcards cover key terms and concepts related to presidential powers, impeachment processes, and significant amendments as discussed in the lecture.

17th Amendment

An amendment that is not related to the president.

Approval Ratings

Commonly drop towards the end of a presidential term.

Presidential Legislative Pattern

Congress tends to pass more presidential policies at the start of the term compared to the end of the second term.

Bully Pulpit

The usage of the presidency to advocate an agenda, exemplified by Ronald Reagan's televised addresses.

Article II

The article of the Constitution that enumerates the powers of the president.

Pendleton Act

An act created by the Civil Service Commission.

Impeachment Process

The proper order is that the House impeaches and the Senate can remove after a trial.

USPS

Example of a semi-private, semi-federal agency.

Executive Agreement

An agreement that does not require ⅔ Senate ratification and has been increasing in use.

Implied Power

Executive privilege is considered an implied power of the presidency.

Nixon Impeachment

Relates to executive privilege and the case of US vs. Nixon.

Federalist No. 70

Argues that a strong, single executive is essential for good government.

Lifetime Appointment

The most long-lasting impact a president can have is through the appointment of justices.

Legislative Leader

The role of the president as a legislative leader includes promoting interests during the State of the Union address.

Bargaining and Persuasion

Key tools a president uses to navigate legislation within Congress.

Discretionary Rulemaking

Federal regulation where the EPA sets limits post Congressional action.