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Government-Unit 3
The Executive Branch, Moeder
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What are the constitutional qualifications for presidency? | The president must be 35 years of age, 14 years a resident of the United States, and a natural born citizen. |
| What are the implied qualifications for presidency? | Previous experience in legislature and/or army, good education, politically moderate, money, and a clean background |
| What roles does the vice president play in the executive branch? | President of Senate, so he has the tie breaker vote, meets with national security, and whichever other roles delegated to him by the president. |
| How does the electoral college work? | November- States vote, and most popular candidate in state gets the electoral votes. December- Electors vote in state capitals. January- Votes transfered to senate where VP reads results. |
| Why should the electoral college be abolished? | Person with popular vote can lose the electoral vote, People who vote for losing candidate basically have a void vote (winner take all system), Favors small states, and it's outdated |
| Defend the use of the electoral college | It's tradition, keeps candidates campaigning in smaller states, acts as a check on the system, and is better for the states |
| Explain the "conflict of interest" in the president's cabinet | Advisors affected by outside influences/loyalties, they are political appointees, and there's a trust issue with keeping things secret. |
| Explain the EOP | Est. 1839 by Roosevelt. Members don't need senate approval and are generally confided in by president more. 3 Main Depts.: OMB, CEA, NSC |
| What are the roles of the president? | Commander in Chief (head of military/navy), Chief Executive (enforces laws), Chief Diplomat (foreign policy), Chief Legislature (agenda setter), Party Leader (keeps party organized, supports party candidates) |
| What are the 6 "styles of leadership"? | Understanding the public, Ability to communicate, Sense of timing, Openness to new ideas, Ability to compromise, and Political courage |
| Defend the presidential style: Understanding the Public | Understanding/knowing the wants and needs of the U.S. citizens allows you to make decisions the majority would approve of. |
| Defend the presidential style: Ability to Communicate | Good at public speaking (delivering speeches, press releases, press conferences), gains trust of the people and gives appearance that you know what you're doing and talking about. |
| Defend the presidential style: Sense of Timing | Knowing the right time to initiate a policy or take action can help to prevent public unrest |
| Defend the presidential style: Openness to New Ideas | Welcoming various viewpoints allows the president to cover concerns and ideas from all different types of people within the country |
| Defend the presidential style: Ability to Compromise | Compromising on ideas and decisions shows that the president is more for the people than for himself being right. |
| Defend the presidential style: Political Courage | Sticking to ideas and taking a political stand show strength and conviction in your ideas and beliefs, which makes for a strong president |
| Is executive privilege constitutional? | Yes-President has a right to privacy. Congress shouldn't be allowed to pry into his affairs. No- Presidents work concerns the U.S. people and should be shared upon request. |
| Were the results of the election of 2008 good or bad for the American people? | Good- Having a democratic Congress and president allowed Obama to get things done quicker because the body generally shared his beliefs Bad- minority party was not being represented, and the people who disagreed with his plan didn't have a big enough say |
| What powers does the president have? | Veto acts of congress, pardon person of a federal crime, decide foreign policy, ensures laws are carried out, plan federal budget |
| What powers does the president NOT have? | Declare war, make laws, cut taxes, Fire members of congress, call off an election |
| How much does the president make? | $400,000 a year |
| Cabinet | A group of political appointees who have the most access to the president (political advisors), and whom the president turns to for advice. |
| Veto | The check of the executive branch, by which the president can say no to an act of legislature from Congress. |
| Executive Privilege | The presidents right to resist intervention by the other branches/ doesn't have to turn over files unless proven necessary |
| Pocket Veto | If the president doesn't sign or veto a bill within 14 days, it automatically becomes law. But if he doesn't sign/veto and Congress adjourns it is automatically vetoed. |
| Number of electoral votes from Connecticut | 7 |
| Executive Order | An order by the president that is carried out like law, such as FDR with the Japanese holding camps |
| Executive Agreement | Agreement between U.S. president and foreign head of state(s) to perform a certain action or take a specific stand on an issue |
| Presidential Succession | The 25th amendment, which details who will take power should the president be able to fulfill his duties |
| Presidential Appointments | People the president appoints to positions, such as judges and embassadors, some of which must be approved by the Senate |
| Pardons | The erasing of a crime from record by president based on faulty conviction and/or repayment to society |
| Impeachment Process | A 2 step process: Majority in House of Reps. to try the charges, then a 2/3 vote in Senate to indite |
| Civil Service | The idea that the president and other political officials are servants of the people |
| Patronage | When a position is given to someone on the basis of their support to the party |
| Executive Office of the President | People appointed by the president that don't need to be apprved by the Senate, so are usually closer to the president and he will confide in them more |
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