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USG Chapter 6
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| another title for the president, who holds the executive’s power to run government programs and implement laws that are passed by Congress | chief executive |
| another title for the president, who serves as commander of the nation’s military forces | commander in chief |
| a nation’s plans and procedures for dealing with other countries | foreign policy |
| the art of negotiating with foreign governments | diplomacy |
| another title for the president, takes on the role of the symbolic figurehead of the United States; also known as the head of state | chief of state |
| the process of succeeding, or coming after someone | succession |
| formal, signed statements from the president that instruct or guide executive officials and have the force of law | executive orders |
| the power that allows a president to refuse to release information to Congress or a court | executive privilege |
| the presidential power to formally recognize the legitimacy of a foreign government | diplomatic recognition |
| a postponement in the carrying out of a prison sentence | reprieve |
| an official act by the president or by a governor forgiving a person convicted of a crime and freeing that person from serving out his or her sentence | pardon |
| a general pardon for offenses committed by a group of offenders | amnesty |
| to reduce a person’s sentence | commute |
| the group of people who work for the executive branch under a specific president | administration |
| the group of advisers and assistants to the president | Executive Office of the President |
| the key assistants and deputy assistants to the president that handle much of the daily business in the White House | White House Office |
| the official who manages the everyday operations of the White House Office or who may serve as the primary presidential adviser who controls all access to the president and helps map political strategy | chief of staff |
| the group of the top military, foreign affairs, and intelligence officials in the president’s administration that focuses on U.S. national security | National Security Council (NSC) |
| the group of advisers charged with providing the president with expert analysis of the economy and to also assist in forming economic policy | Council of Economic Advisers (CEA) |
| the organization set up to develop and implement the federal budget, legislation, government regulations, the management of government finances, and the purchase of goods, services, and property for the entire government | Office of Management and Budget (OMB) |
| agencies of the federal government responsible for carrying out laws, administering programs, and making regulations in their particular area of responsibility | executive departments |
| In the role of symbolic figurehead representing the United States internationally, the president acts as the | chief of state. |
| The president is elected by | a vote of the electoral college. |
| In the electoral college that chooses the president, each state gets one vote for every | member of Congress. |
| If a president dies in office, the vice president electoral votes among the candidates? | becomes president and serves out the term. |
| What happens if a president becomes disabled? | The vice president takes over presidential duties temporarily |
| Under the Presidential Succession Act of 1947, the person next in line after the vice president is the head of the | House of Representatives |
| 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. |
| A president who wants to establish rules and regulations for the operation of a federal agency may do so by taking what action? | issuing an executive order |
| What can a president do to bypass the Senate approval that is required for a treaty? | make an executive agreement instead |
| Under the War Powers Act of 1973, what is the maximum length of time a president can commit troops to military action without Congress’s approval? | 90 days |
| Proposing a law to expand educational opportunities for preschool-age children would be an example of what kind of presidential power? | legislative |
| The presidential veto is | a significant check on Congress. |
| In pardoning former President Nixon, President Ford exercised which type of presidential power? | clemency |
| What department was created during the 1930s to advise and assist the president in carrying out presidential duties? | Executive Office of the President |
| What organization forms the heart of the Executive Office of the President? | White House Office |
| Who is the executive branch official in charge of opening and counting the electoral votes for president every four years? | vice president |
| What did early vice presidents often complain about? | too little to do |
| What is the title of a cabinet department head? | secretary |
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