Ap gov Unit 2 part 2

What is meant by bully pulprit?

"a prominent stage from where he coulf pitch ideas to the american people"

Name 3 INFORMAL powers of the President.

- barganing & persuasion - signing statements - executive privilege - executive orders

name 3 formal powers for the president

- shall be the commander in chief of the army and navy - may reccomend measures to congress - vetoes (and pocket vetoes) - negotiates treaties with foreign entities - appoints ambassadors - may pardon convicted persons for federal offenses

Why is presidental communication important?

Citizens must desire the presidents proposed bills and foreign policy plans (if not they will presure their reps to vote against them)

What argument does Federalist No. 70 make about the executive?

Power in the hands of a larger number of men, its more liable to abuse - if its in the hands of one person, he can be watched more closely, he wont have the problem of not everyone agreeing with them

How did Teddy Roosevelt and Franklin Roosavelt use the media to their advantage?

They broadcasted their ideas to the american public to gain support for their upcoming measures

What is the purpose of the presidents cabinet?

To help him make more informed/educated decisions

What is the State of the Union Address?

a yearly address delivered each January by the president of the US to Congress, giving the administration's view of the state of the nation and plans for legislation.

what does barganing & persuasion enable the president to do?

enables the president to win support for part agenda, secure action from congress

what does signing statements mean?

infromal power that informs congress and the public of the presidents interpretation of laws passed by congress and signed by the president

what is an executive order?

something the president issues w/o going through the system (w/o working w/ congress)

what is executive privilege?

the right to withhold information

Describe the role of the White House Press secretary.

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How did Obama revolutionize the role of the media?

x

How is photography used to curate the president's image?

x

What does the text mean by Trump has "broken established presidential communication norms repeatedly?"

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