Government Test Review - Chapter 9
Ronald Reagan
"The great communicator"
Treaty
A formal agreement between the government of two or more countries
Amnesty
A group pardon to individuals for an offense against the government
Pardon
A release from legal punishment
Executive order
A rule issued by the president that has the force of law
Diplomatic recognition
Acknowledge of another government
Executive agreement
An agreement made between the president and the head of state
Moods and fears of the people
Because of his failure to understand this, Herbert Hoover lost his bid for reelection
Impeachment
Congressional power
Secret activities
Covert operations
De Facto
Existing "in facts" rather then legally
Mandate
Expressed will of the people
The president
Head of State
The president
Head of executive branch
Inherent Powers
Implied by article II
Hamdi V. Rumsfeld
In 2004, Supreme Court ruled in _______ that the president could not lock up foreigners without giving them a court hearing
Conservative
In 2005, President Bush appointed two new justices to the Supreme Court, shifting it in a more ___ direction.
Public Opinion
Mass media and this support the checks and balances that limit the power of the president
Forum
Medium for discussion
Donald Reagan
Once called the de facto president
executive agreements
Pacts between the president and heads of foreign government are called....
Reprieve
Postponement of legal punishment
Political courage
Requirements of a successful leader
Executive Orders
Rule that has the force of law
Covert
Secret
Patronage
Supporting the president and the party during the election may lead to ______.
Reprieve
The postponement of legal punishment
Patronage
The practice of granting favors to reward party loyalty
Impoundment
The president's refusal to allow a federal department to spend money Congress has appropriated is called _____.
Impoundment
The president's refusal to spend money congress has voted to find a program
Executive Privilege
The right of the president and other high ranking executive officers to refuse to testify before congress or court
Ronald Reagan
This President did not tolerate serious dissension among his staff
Political support
This can give a president real leverage in influencing congress
Reduce a person's jail sentence
This is an example of presidential judicial power
Support of foreign countries
This is one of the greatest sources of power for a president
Franklin D. Roosavelt
This president was known for his fireside chats
line-item veto
This would allow the president to reject part of a bill
