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AP gov unit 3 guide

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What was the key topic in Federalist 70? Executive Branch
Which amendment limits presidential terms to two? 22nd amendment
The President can use this tool to pass domestic policies without the approval of Congress. Executive Order
There are multiple roles of the president. Identify which role is responsible for appointing officials and serving as the head of the executive branch. Chief Executive
Which presidential role is responsible for negotiating treaties and recognizing nations? Chief Diplomat
Which presidential role is responsible for vetoing bills and using his influence to promote laws? Chief Legislator
Who does the president work with when initially preparing the budget? Office of Management and Budget (OMB)
While these only last for the length of the president's term , they can form arrangements with other heads of state without Senate approval. Executive Agreements
What office is responsible for hiring civil service? Office of Personnel Management (OPM)
If a president had lost re-election or reached his term limit, he is classified as a what? Lame Duck
The president would likely consult this person regarding issues with foreign affairs; Secretary of State
If the country were suffering from a recession, the president would likely consult this three person panel. Council of Economic Advisors (CEA)
While most department and agency heads must be approved by the Senate, most positions in this part of the bureaucracy are appointed by the president only. White House Staff
If the president had to deal with a terrorist threat, he would most likely consult with which executive department? Department of Homeland Security
While the president cannot introduce legislation himself, he can use his power and position to influence decision making. This is known as using the...? Bully pulpit
If the president has not signed a bill and Congress has adjourned before he had 10 days to consider the measure, what happens to the bill? The bill dies; example of a pocket veto
NASA fits into which part of the bureaucracy? Independent Executive Agencies
This term describes the bureaucracy's ability to implement/determine policy not set beforehand by law. Discretionary authority/Bureaucratic discretion
This individual serves in the EOP and is responsible for managing the flow of information to the White House. Chief of Staff
This act created a federal civil service based on merit. Pendleton Act
What are the two responsibilities of cabinet secretaries? Lead their department and advise the president
Identify to informal powers of the president. issue executive orders, executive Agreements, using the bully pulpit, sending troops overseas without a declaration of war, etc.
What are two ways the executive branch can check the other two branches? veto bills and discretionary authority
Identify two examples of government corporations. US Postal Service, AmTrak, Federal Deposit Insurance Corporations (FDIC)
What are the three constitutional qualifications of the president? Natural born citizen, 35+ yrs old, resident for 14+ yrs
Identify three formal powers of the president? create treaties, veto bills, pardon, give the State of the Union address, serving as commander-in-chief, etc.
Identify three examples of independent regulatory commissions. The Federal Reserve (The Fed), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC)
What are three elements of an iron triangle? interest group, committee, agency
What are three positions the president is responsible for appointing? federal judges, ambassadors, department heads, agency heads, etc.
How has technology changed how the president communicates with the American people? gives the president the ability to get information out to the public, also using social media to help set the agenda
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