POTUS
What are the qualifications to become a President?
- 35 years old
- U.S. resident for 14 years
- Natural Born Citizen
Who confirms authority figures within the Bureaucracy?
The Senate
How does a President act during a crisis or emergency?
They should act quickly
Who's the head of the executive branch?
The president
What's the merit system?
Giving jobs based off of skill and education
Who has the closest connection to the President?
White House Staff
What is the Spoils System?
Giving rewards and position to people based off of loyalty
Who wrote Fed 70?
Alexander Hamilton
What happens during the first 100 days of a new presidency?
They try to pass as much legislation as possible
Who confirms the white house staff?
They don't get confirmed, they are directly appointed by the president
What are the informal powers of the President
Executive order and Persuasion Powers
What is a check on the Bureaucracy from the Judicial Branch?
- Judicial Review
- Separation of Powers
What are the key ideas of Fed 70?
Unitary executive with accountability and efficiency
What is the state of the union address?
It is a speech that allows the president to give Congress information on the state of the union and recommend measures for the future
Whats the 25th amendment?
The vice president takes over in emergency with temporary transfer of powers, new president nominates new vice president to be confirmed by senate
What are the formal powers of the President?
Appointing Judges and Being Commander-in-Chief
What is a self-check on the Bureaucracy?
Merit System
What are the responsibilities of the President that make "energy in the executive" necessary?
To enforce laws so that citizens can abide by the laws.
Whats the job of the chief executive?
carry out the law, implement/execute laws, set the agenda
What's the Iron Triangle?
the relationship between the bureaucracy, congress and interest groups
What is Bully Pulpit?
"A public platform that allows President's to promote their agenda directly to the public influencing policy and pressuring opponents."
What term matches the description:
"The authority to create regulation that fills in details of laws passed by Congress"
Rule-Making Authority
Why is the energy of a President especially important in the area of national security?
Their commander in chief
What do regulatory agencies do?
enforce rules in the name of public interest/safety
How many executive departments are in the executive branch?
15