POSC quiz the presidency
Secretaries or chief administrators of the major departments of federal government
Cabinet
When the president promotes himself and his policies by appealing to American public for support
Going public
Why did a country not really need a strong president in the 19th century?
Issues country faced were domestic, president represents national interest
Which amendment are the procedures of the electoral college?
12
How do you override a veto
2/3 vote, supermarjoirty
How many electoral votes do you need to win?
270
Where in the constitution does it talk about resources of presidential power?
Article 2
Which party is more supportive of amending the constitution and choosing the president by popular vote?
Democrats
Organization that advises the president on certain issues
Executive office of the president
A rule or regulation for an executive agency or department issued by president, does not need congressional approval, legally binding
Executive orders
Franklin Roosevelts use of public appeals
Fireside chats
A proposal that says the states that enter into this contract will agree to give their electoral votes to the winner of the national popular vote
National Popular Vote Interstate Compact
Was there originally a term limit in the constitution for the president?
No
Most important executive office of the president
Office of management and budget
What affects a presidents success with congress?
Party and ideology Foreign policy and national security issues Vetoes Popularity
Personal relationship between the president and the people
Personalized presidency
Presidents have to step beyond their formal constitutional powers
Popular mobilization, leadership talk or persuasion
One of the most commonly polled questions, asks percentage of Americans who approve a presidents handling of his job
Presidential popularity
Roosevelts role in 1930s changing presidency
Result of industrialization, urbanization, wartime, Great Depression, new deal
Closest to the president, analysts and advisers
White House staff
Nearly all states have this electoral college system expect Maine and alask
Winner take all
