Roles of the
President's Team
President's Team
What are the roles of the Vice President?
Acts on behalf of the president, serves as President of the Senate, replaces a president that can no longer serve.
What is an EXECUTIVE ORDER?
A directive that allows the president to carry out executive authority without Congressional approval.
What was the outcome of Shaw v. Reno?
Determined redistricting was held to new standards of justification; in general, race could no longer be the sole basis for creating or modifying a voting district.
Who was known as “Mr. President”; and chose to serve no more than two terms; respected Congress as the law-makers.
George Washington
What is a Pocket Veto?
A pocket veto occurs when a bill fails to become law because the president does not sign it within the ten-day period and cannot return the bill to Congress because Congress is no longer in session.
What are the leaders of the Cabinet Departments called and how many are there?
SECRETARIES: The head officers of the 15 Cabinet departments.
What are signing statements?
When a President offers their interpretation or commentary of a Congressional bill before they sign the actual bill.
What was the outcome of Baker v. Carr?
They ruled that federal courts have the authority to enforce the 14th amendment if the state legislative districts are disproportionately populated. (landmark case)
Who was conidered to be dominate & Headstrong; most vetoes to that point; Conflicts with the other branches, but people loved him?
Andrew Jackson
This political term comprises the policy-making relationship among the congressional committees, the bureaucracy, and interest groups, as described in 1981 by Gordon Adams.
Iron Triangle
What does the Department of Defense do?
Aligns all military branches under one command- headed by the Joint Chiefs of Staff, at the Pentagon.
How are the INFORMAL powers of the president defined and what is one example?
The President's Informal Powers interpreted to be inherent in the office to achieve policy goals, such as
Bargaining with and persuade lawmakers OR
Threatening a veto before a bill is final
What was the outcome of MuCulough v. Maryland?
Congress had the power to incorporate the bank and that Maryland could not tax instruments of the national government employed in the execution of constitutional powers.
Who expanded the pres. powers (like suspending habeas corpus) to preserve the Union and end slavery?
Abraham Lincoln
What is cloture?
Cloture is the procedural step of ending debate on a proposal and holding a vote to determine if it will pass. In the U.S. Senate, a three-fifths majority is usually required to invoke cloture, which translates to 60 votes if no vacant seats exist.
Who manages daily operations of the White House.
The President's Chief of Staff
What are two of the FORMAL roles of the President?
May recommend laws
Appoints ambassadors & judges
May convene or adjourn Congress
Approves or vetoes bills (has 10 days)
When was the War Powers Act and what did it determine?
The War Powers Act of 1973 was for Congress to check the power of the president and his ability to commit to war with another country.
Who used his popularity to unite and assist the country in a time of despair; worked with Congress to have an increased federal role in the welfare of the people?
FDR - Franklin D. Roosevel
Define Bully Pulpit?
The presidency has a prominent stage where they can speak with the public (“bully”= excellent).
What are two KEY powers of the Senate?
The Senate approves all Cabinet, Military, Civilian Officials, and Judicial Appointments.
Senate Standoffs: The Senate will contest controversial appointments
What are the 4 MAIN Roles of the President?
Head of Party, Chief of State, Commander in Chief, and Chief Diplomat
Who wrote the Federalist 70 and what was the main idea?
A single, unified executive (president) is necessary for effective government, as it ensures accountability, decisiveness, and the ability to act with energy in times of crisis.
Written by Alexander Hamilton to support the structure of the executive branch outlined in the Constitution.
Who expanded foreign influence; stood up to industrial elites; spoke strongly and publicly to the people?
Teddy Roosevelt and/or Woodrow Wilson
What is the terminology to explain the authority of Congress to control government spending and explained in Article 1, Section 9, Clause 7 of the Constitution? Why is it important?
Power of the Purse - also known as the Appropriations Clause is a key part of the Constitution's system of checks and balances, and it gives Congress the power to define the contours of federal power.