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American Gov 11/17

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In the role of symbolic figurehead representing the U.S internationally, the president acts as the Chief of state
Which of the following is something considered to be an informal qualification for president? Service in the military
The president elected is elected by A vote of the electoral college
What happens if the president becomes disabled? The Vice President takes over presidential duties temporarily
Which of the following best describes a natural-born American citizen? Was an American citizen at birth
Which of the following would probably be the most effective way for a president to achieve the goal of getting changes made to an important bill when congress is controlled by the other party? Threatening a veto and negotiate with the legislative leaders over changes
In pardoning former President Nixon, President Ford exercised which type of presidential power? Clemency
Which of the following is an important informal power of the president? Using the media to peruse the public
The power of the presidency has Increased significantly over time
Who is the executive branch official in charge of opening and counting the electoral votes for president every four years? Vice President
Which house office helps keep the president informed about important issues that affect the public? Office of Political Affairs
What can a president do to bypass the Senate approval that is required for a treaty? make an executive agreement instead
Which of the following would be most likely to have responsibility for responding to a major terrorist incident ? National Security Council
What can a president do to bypass the Senates approval that is requires for a treaty? make an executive agreement instead
What organizations forms the heart of the executive office of the President? White House Office
What is one feature of the National Economic Council (NEC) that makes it different from the council of Economic Advisers (CEA) ? The NEC is part of the White House Office
An executive branch employee who serves " at the pleasure of the president" may be dismissed by the president at any time and for any reason
What did early vice presidents often complain about too little to do
Which of the following has a large staff of civil servants to help both the executive branch and Congress? Office of Management and Budget
Arrangements with a foreign government that does not need Senate approval executive
person who manages the White House Office Chief and staff
Second person in the chain of succession if a president dies speaker of the house
postponement of a criminal sentence, or a shortening of its length reprieve
formal presidential rule or regulation that has the force of law executive order
general pardon granted to a group of people amnesty
president's role as symbolic figurehead of the United States
Under the War Power Act of 1973, what is the maximum length of time a president can commit troops to military action without Congress's approval? 90 days
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