GoPO Test 2b
12. The President's chief of staff is often referred to as the gatekeeper because The chief of staff must approve any nominees to the executive branch Access to the president is usually controlled by the chief of staff The chief of staff decides on funding for different departments of the executive branch Any bill that the president signs must pass through the chief of staff
Access to the president is usually controlled by the chief of staff
5. The primary function of the White House staff is to Carry out policy Advise the president Represent the bureaucratic agencies Act as liaison with members of Congress
Advise the president
List the first 5 in the presidential line of succession:
1. Vice President 2. Speaker of House 3. President Pro Tempore 4. Secretary of State 5. Secretary of Treasury
Executive agreement
A formal agreement between the U.S. president and the leaders of other nations that does not require Senate approval.
Rally point
A rising public approval of the president that follows a crisis as Americans "rally 'round the flag" and the chief executive.
Pocket veto
A veto taking place when Congress adjourns within 10 days of submitting a bill to the president, who simply lets it die by neither signing nor vetoing it.
State of the Union address
A yearly report by the president to Congress describing the nation's condition and recommending programs and policies
Executive privilege
An implied presidential power that allows the president to refuse to disclose information regarding confidential conversations or national security to Congress or the judiciary.
Office of management and budget
An office that prepares the president's budget and also advises presidents on proposals from departments and agencies and helps review their proposed regulations.
Impeachment
Charges against a president approved by a majority of the House of Representatives
7. Which of the following is the most likely consequence of divided government? Reorganization of the federal bureaucracy Conflict between states Delays in confirmation of federal court nominees Conflicts between national government and states
Delays in confirmation of federal court nominees
8. Executive orders by the president are primarily issued to Reorganize the chairs of committees of the legislative branch Negotiate treaties with foreign countries Direct action by the federal bureaucracy Resolve conflict between state governments
Direct action by the federal bureaucracy
Divided Government
Governance divided between the parties, as when one holds the presidency and the other controls one or both houses of Congress.
3. Which of the following is true of divided government There are less presidential vetoes during divided government Less money is spent by the federal government during divided government There is more agreement in politics during divided government Divided government has happened very rarely in the last half-century
Less money is spent by the federal government during divided government
What is the role of the Executive Office of the President? Who is in this? What does the Constitution say about them?
Most of these agencies and departments are attempting to improve the planning, management and statistical work of the agencies. They also make sure that each department is conforming to the presidents current policies and plans.-Senior Advisor, Chief of Staff, Speech Writers, Office of the First Lady-Not mentioned in Constitution.
Must the president have a cabinet?
No, it is not required for the President to have a Cabinet. Yet, since the days of Washington, there has been a Cabinet. This shows that it is merely tradition, as it is not listed anywhere in the Constitution.
What is the role of OMB? Who is in this? What does the Constitution say about them?
OMB is the central presidential staff agency, that advises the president in detail about hundreds of government agencies. The main job is to help the president prepare the budget.-Directors over the agency-Not mentioned in the Constitution.
13. Which of the following institutions is responsible for compiling the president's budget proposal Department of the Treasury Congressional Budget Office Office of Management and Budget Federal Reserve Board
Office of Management and Budget
2. In vetoing a bill, the President does which of the following? Rejects only a part of the bill without rejecting it entirely. Decides on the constitutionality of a bill. Sends the bill back to its original committee for further review. Rejects all sections of the bill.
Rejects all sections of the bill.
Pardons & Reprieves
Relieve a person of any punishment for crime or temporarily postpone punishments
List the five most important posts in the cabinet and the people who currently serve there.
Secretary of Defense (Chuck Hagel)Secretary of State (Hillary Clinton)Secretary of the Treasury (Jacob Lew)Secretary of Energy (Dr. Ernest Moniz)Secretary of Health and Human Services (Sylvia Mathews Burwell)
Does the White House Staff get either elected by the people or confirmed by Congress?
The White House Staff are chosen by the president, and then confirmed by the Senate
What are the functions of the white house staff?
The White House staff is a group of extremely loyal, and responsive to the president, and the president alone. Included in the White House Staff are:-Chief of Staff-Press Secretary-Counselor-AdvisorThe functions of the White House Staff are to help the president carry out the role of Chief Executive Officer. The staff includes the president's most trusted aides, the counselor to the president, a number of senior advisors, and top officials who work with the president in the areas of foreign policy, the economy, national health care, the media, and defense. It also includes the president's press secretary, the president's physician, and the staff of the first lady.
The executive office of the president
The cluster of presidential staff agencies that help the president carry out his responsibilities. Currently the office includes the Office of Management and Budget, the Council of Economic Advisers, and several other units.
Describe the executive office of the president and its organization
The executive office of the president was created to give the president more help running the federal departments and agencies. This also includes the White House Staff. Some examples of departments and agencies that could be found in the Executive Office of the President would be-Office of Management and Budget-Homeland Security Council-Office of the First Lady-Council of Economic AdvisorsMost of these agencies and departments are attempting to improve the planning, management and statistical work of the agencies. They also make sure that each department is conforming to the presidents current policies and plans.
presidential honeymoon
The first several months of a presidency, when reporters are more forgiving than usual, Congress is more inclined to be cooperative, and the public is more receptive to new approaches.
What was the intent of the framers when constructing the presidency?
The framers meant to make the central government weak.
What is the role of the White House Staff? Who is in this? What does the Constitution say about them?
The functions of the White House Staff are to help the president carry out the role of Chief Executive Officer.-Chief of Staff: Jack Lew-Not mentioned in the Constitution.
Chief of staff
The head of the White House staff.
What is the role of the Vice President? Who is this? What does the Constitution say about him?
The main role of the president is to always be able to step in to take the oath of office if the President is no longer able to carry out his duties.-Joe Biden-The main job is to take the oath to be in office if needed, and to be the tie breaker in Senate.
Explain which of the many jobs of the president is the most important:
The most important job of the president is commander in chief. This is the power to protect the country from enemies foreign and domestic. Without this job the country would be vulnerable to attack and or a collapse.
9. Which of the following factors is the greatest influence on a citizen's approval of the president? The citizen's party affiliation. The president's success in working with Congress. The citizen's state of residency. The president's success in diplomacy.
The president's success in working with Congress.
What is the role of the First Lady? Who is this? What does the Constitution say about her?
The role of the First Lady is to always be by the presidents side. Other than that the First Lady usually chooses a topic, and goes after that achievement during her time in office.-Michelle Obama-The Constitution doesn't mention the First Lady.
What is the role of the Cabinet? Who is in this? What does the Constitution say about them?
The role of the cabinet is to put in input on key issues. The different leaders of the departments are often strongly tied to their departments, making them big advocates for their issues in the departments.-Hilary Clinton, other important leaders-The Constitution doesn't mention the Cabinet.
4. In general, Congress is most likely to defer to the President: in times of international crisis in the area of social policy late in the president's term when the economy is weak
in times of international crisis
11. Among the executive branch's checks on the legislative branch is their power to override a veto introduce bills to the floor of Congress break a filibuster . break a tie in the Senate
introduce bills to the floor of Congress
What is the maximum number of terms a president can serve?
Two
Does the White House staff have too much power?
Yes. There are certain things that the president should have to do on his own so we are truly getting to know the president. Such as writing his own speeches. In other ways I think the White House Staff has enough power but should not be given anymore.
Signing Statement
a presidential document that reveals what the president thinks of a new law and how it ought to be enforced
Bully Pulpit
a public office or position of authority that provides its occupant with an outstanding opportunity to speak out on any issue.
1. The only official task of the vice-president is to advise the president in foreign affairs preside over the Senate and to vote in case of a tie serve as the president's goodwill ambassador to other countries chair government commissions at the President's request
preside over the Senate and to vote in case of a tie
Congress and the president both have a role in making foreign policy. Despite recent expansions in presidential power, there are still limits on presidential decision making in foreign policy. (a) Describe two enumerated powers Congress has in making foreign policy. (b) Describe two expressed powers the president has in making foreign policy. (c) Explain how executive agreements expand the president's ability to implement foreign policy. (d) Explain how one of the following can limit the president's ability to implement foreign policy. Elections Presidential approval ratings
a) Two enumerated powers of Congress has in making foreign policy are declaring war and ratifying treaties.(b) Two enumerated powers the President has in making foreign policy are Commander in Chief (highest power in the military) and he makes treaties.(c) Executive agreements passed without Congress' approval, which makes it easier for the President to implement them into foreign policy.(d) Elections - The President has to run for re-election because he can be voted out of office in the first term. Elections can shift agenda.
6. Which of the following are powers of the president?
granting pardons
Conflicts between Congress and the President over war powers have their origin in the United States Constitution. In 1973 Congress passed the War Powers Resolution in an attempt to clarify the balance of powers between the two branches of government. (a) Describe the primary constitutional conflict between Congress and the President over the decision to go to war. (b) Describe two provisions of the War Powers Resolution that were designed to limit the President's power over war-making. (c) The War Powers Resolution has received mixed reviews, but Congress has other powers over war-making. Other than the constitutional power that you described in (a), identify and explain two other formal powers Congress has over war-making.
the President is commander-in-chief and Congress has power to declare war -President must notify Congress within 48 hrs. of sending troops to combat-Conflicts are limited to 60 days unless Congress takes action -Appropriate funds for war & ratifying treaties with nations in war -commander in chief; power to commit troops-negotiate/make treaties -declare war-ratify treaties -president has access to more information, knowledge, or expertise than does Congress-recognized as global leader -Persuade Congress: negotiate, offer support, threats-Persuade Public: on foreign processes/issues (e.x. apply pressure to Congress)-Ability to circumvent the formal process
