The Presidency
Which modern president (progressive era) viewed the presidency as a "bully pulpit". Define what "bully pulpit" means in this context.
Theodore Roosevelt - believed the executive should take any action necessary for the public good unless the Constitution explicitly forbade it.
Who is a Cabinet member?
a group of advisors consisting of the Vice President and the heads of fifteen executive departments. While the Cabinet's influence varies by administration, these leaders are essential for implementing policy and managing the daily operations of the government.
What is the Executive Branch responsible for?
The Executive Branch is responsible for carrying out and enforcing laws.
What college did Mr. Hacker FIRST attend after graduating from Reedley High School?
Reedley College
What are the First 2 lines of the RHS Fight Song?
Reedley High School to you,
May we ever be true!
When Congress is unable to pass legislation due to partisan division,
Before the 12th amendment, how were Vice Presidents chosen? What did the 12th Amendment do?
Originally, the Constitution provided that the person with the second-highest number of electoral votes became Vice President, a system that famously paired political rivals John Adams and Thomas Jefferson in 1796. The 12th Amendment (1804) corrected this by requiring separate ballots for each office.
How many Executive departments are there? Name 2 of the departments.
At the core of the Executive Branch are the 15 executive departments, such as the Department of State and the Department of Justice.
What elementary school and middle school did Mr. Hacker attend??
Great Western & Navelencia
What is the name of the RHS yearbook?
The Porcupine
What authority do presdents have to overcome gridlock?
Executive Authority or Executive Order
What did the 25th amendment clarify?
The 25th Amendment (1967) finally clarified that the Vice President becomes president upon the death or resignation of the incumbent, and established a process for filling a vice-presidential vacancy
Who nominates department secretaries/cabinet members? Who confirms the nominees?
These Secretaries are nominated by the President and confirmed by the Senate.
What university did Mr. Hacker attend after Reedley College?
Sacramento State
Name all 3 Principals (including vice principals) at RHS
Mr. Ahlin, Mrs. Hunt, Mrs. Ledington,
What is a presidential memoranda?
These memoranda often carry the same weight as executive orders but sometimes face weaker transparency and reporting requirements, raising questions about public accountability
What did the Presidential Succession Act of 1947 establish?
Presidential Succession Act of 1947 established the current line of authority: if both the president and Vice President are unable to serve, the Speaker of the House is next in line, followed by the President pro tempore of the Senate, and then the Cabinet secretaries in order of their department's creation.
What are Independent Regulatory Commisions?
These commissions are led by bipartisan boards with staggered, fixed terms. Unlike Cabinet Secretaries, these commissioners can only be removed "for cause," such as neglect of duty.
What sport did Mr. Hacker play in college?
Baseball
What are the names of the 3 RHS staff that help run the Transition Center?
Bacon, Stepp, Kiki
How has unilateralism influenced foreign policy?
Because Congress often defers to the executive in international affairs, presidents have used memoranda to almost entirely displace other forms of directives in this domain.
What is the Electoral College?
final election is still determined by the Electoral College. Under this system, voters in each state choose electors who then cast the official votes for president. This process preserves federalism by ensuring that candidates do not ignore smaller, less populated states.
What role do bureaucratic agencies play in the Executive Branch?
The bureaucracy regulates through rulemaking and enforcement. When Congress passes a broad law, the relevant agency writes the specific, technical rules (rulemaking) that individuals and businesses must follow. Agencies also have "quasi-judicial" powers to settle disputes and punish violators.
What year did Mr. Hacker graduate from Reedley High school?
2008
What year was RHS established/built?
1918! Can anyone name an important conflict that ended the same year??