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