The Presidency 1
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The Presidency 2
Court Cases 2
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How do the masses view the president?
As a symbol of unity.
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What is double jeopardy?
Part of the fifth amendment that protects people from being tried or punished twice for the same crime.
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What were the steps that led to Obama being elected as president?
Graduated 1983 with political science, Law School, practiced law, Senate 1996, 2006 announced candidacy for presidency and beat John McCain in 2008.
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How many executive orders did Bush make in his first five years?
165
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What is "due process of law?"
Procedure of the law of the state/ federal government.
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Which president had an appearance in one of the Amazing Spider Man Comics?
Barack Obama
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Why was the double jeopardy clause included in the Bill of Rights?
The double jeopardy clause came about to protect people form the emotional and financial stress of being on trial for the same crime repeatedly.
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When does the president generally grant pardons?
At the end of his time in office.
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What three characteristics are looked for in a presidential candidate?
Toughness, decisiveness, and competence.
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In "Takings," why did the people resist moving from their homes, and what did they use as their argument for their case.
Many people lived there their whole lives, and they argued that giving their land to a corporation was not for "public use."
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What often spikes presidential popularity among masses?
Decisive military victory
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In "Takings", what part of the fifth amendment is being tried?
Nor shall private property be taken for public use, without just compensation.
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How many executive orders did Obama make in his first five years?
167
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What does the presidents formal power as the Chief Diplomat include?
Responsibility for US foreign policy-making, appointing ambassadors, make treaties.
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In Fuentes v. Shevin, what was the court ruling?
Companies now must give a hearing and a notice before seizure of any item.
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How does the president push his wishes to get considered by congress?
By persuasion, or getting the support of the people.
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How exactly does a court case qualify for double jeopardy?
A person must be found not guilty of a specific charge against them and then be tried again for the same charge.
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Who did president Andrew Johnson try to throw out in his cabinet, and replace them with Ulysses Grant.
Edwin N. Stanton
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What are the ways needed to sustain a presidential veto?
One third vote from either the House or Senate in order to sustain the veto.
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What command is stated twice in the constitution?
Due process of law/ due process clause.
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How do government elites work and interact with other elites?
They do not try and command them, rather, they seek consensus with other elites.
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How can the double jeopardy clause be manipulated?
Any evidence pertaining to a case after the final verdict of a crime has been reached must be dismissed.
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What was significant about May 2011?
SEAL team killing Osama bin Laden.
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How many times has Congress officially declared war, and how many military actions have been taken despite that number?
Congress has declared war 5 times, but the US has taken part in over 200 military actions since 1789.
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Can someone be tried for the same offence multiple times?
Not after any court ruling.
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