Government Ch.11

What is one of the most influential and most important roles of the president in his position as commander in chief of the military power?

A position that underscores the important national principle that civilian power controls military power.

Describe two pitfalls each prsident faces.

Because of his exceptional authority and responsiblity, a president might be tempted to use his extraordinary powers illegally and immorally.

Who were the only two presidents to ever be impeached? why were they not removed from office?

Bill Clinton and Andrew Johnson. They were not removed from office because there was not majority vote.

Activities unknown to the public, to a large extent, even to Congress.

Covert operation

What are the twoo main avenues that lead to presidency?

Either a successful military career, or climb threw the lower level politics. In more recent times, mostly governors have become president.

A nonbinding agreement made with another head of state in which in which both sides agree to carry out a particular action.

Executive agreement

The first level of the bureaucracy beneath the president.

Executive office of the president

Presidential directives having the force of law.

Executive orders

Bringing charges against the president or other major federal officials.

Impeachment

In addition to protecting the president, what other important responsibilities have been assigned to the Secret Service?

In addition to protecting the president, the secret service also does crimminal investigation.

What is a president considered when he has lost an election or cannot stand for reelection and yet must serve out the rest of his term?

Lame Duck

What allows the president to veto part of a bill without vetoing the entire bill?

Line - Item Veto

The president's annual report to congress that establishes the president's legislative agenda.

State of Union address

Term of office

Tenure

The top aides serving in the White House Office.

The president's press secretary; counsel, or legal adviser; and physician

with this passage the president was restricted two terms.

Twenty- Second Amendment