Gov Chap 14

Executive Article

Article II of the Constitution. Establishes the presidency and gives the executive power of the Federal Government to the President

Mass Media

Those means of communication that reach large audiences, especially television, radio, printed publications, and the internet

Imperial Presidency

Term used to describe a President as an "emperor" who acts without consulting Congress or acts in secrecy to evade or deceive Congress; often used in reference to Richard Nixon's presidency

Oath of Office

Oath taken by the President on the day he takes office, pledging to "faithfully execute" the office and "preserve, protect, and defend" the Constitution.

Executive Order

Directive, rule, or regulation issued by a chief executive or subordinates, based upon constitutional or statutory authority and having the force of law.

Ordinance Power

Power of the President to issue executive orders; originates from the Constitution and acts of
Congress

Who does the President appoint?

With Senate consent, the President names most of the top-ranking officers of the Federal Government, including
(1) Ambassadors and other diplomats
(2) Cabinet members and their top aides
(3) The heads of such independent agencies as the EPA and NASA
(4) A

Treaty

A formal agreement between two or more sovereign states and MUST be approved by the senate

Executive Agreement

A pact made by the President directly with the head of a foreign state or a subordinate

Recognition

The exclusive power of a President to recognize (establish formal diplomatic relations with) foreign states.

Persona non grata

An unwelcome person; used to describe recalled diplomatic officials

Describe Veto

All legislation passed by congress is sent to the President for approval. If the President disapproves of a bill, he can veto it. That veto can ONLY be overturned by a two thirds vote of BOTH houses of Congress

Line-Item Veto

A President's cancellation of specific dollar amounts (line items) from a congressional spending
bill; institutes by a 1996 congressional act, but struck down by a 1998 Supreme Court decision.

Reprieve

An official postponement of the execution of a sentence

Pardon

Release from the punishment or legal consequences of a crime, by the President (in a federal case) or a governor (in a State case)

Clemency

Mercy or leniency granted to an offender by a chief executive

Commutation

The power to reduce (commute) the length of a sentence or fine for a crime

Amnesty

A group pardon

The President's power to execute the law covers

All federal laws, whether or not the President agrees with them

The President has the power to make executive agreements..

Without any congressional action or approval

The power to issue executive orders is the

Ordinance Power

Treaties can be

(1) declared unconstitutional by the supreme court
(2) made with the Senates consent
(3) repealed by Congress

The _________ appoints Cabinet members with _________ approval

President, Senate

A President can use armed forces abroad

At his or her own discretion

The President exercises legislative power over congress by

commending legislation

Some Presidents, such as _________________, have taken a narrow view of the Presidential powers

William Howard Taft

The President cannot exercise judicial power by

granting pardons in cases of impeachment

Presidents who have been considered stronger and more effective leaders have viewed the presidency as..

what Theodore Roosevelt called "stewardship

Which of the following require the involvement of a greater number of people

Treaties

Which of the following terms MOST closely related to the power to grant reprieves

Delay

In times of National emergency, the powers of the President are

strengthened

The Executive article of the Constitution is

Article II

Which of the following government officials is not appointed by the President

Speaker of the House

When acting as head of the nations armed forces, the President is filling the role of

Commander in Chief

A presidential veto of legislation can only be overturned by a

a two-thirds vote in BOTH houses of Congress

Which of the following statements about the President's power of removal is TRUE

As a general rule, the President may remove any office holders he or she appointed

The President's military powers

are shared with Congress

The difference between a treaty and an executive agreement is that

The President needs Senate approval for a treaty but not for an executive agreement

Which of the following is a typical sequence of events in the appointment process?

Nomination, Senate committee hearings, Senate debate, Rejection

This is international agreement that requires senate approval

Treaty

This postpones the execution of a sentence, but does not change the sentence

The power of reprieve

How can you undo a treaty?

(1) Repeal by congress - making a new law to override it
(2) Supreme court can declare it unconstitutional

The process for the President to replace a member

President appoints and senate approves

What is granting a pardon called to a whole group?

Amnesty

Under this power is when the President will recognize a new country?

Power of recognition