Describe the Formalistic Model.
Most common model, chief staff is most powerful advisor.
T/ F President’s popularity (poll ratings) usually decreases from the start of their term to the end.
True
T/F There is civilian supremacy over the military.
True.
Performing as Chief of State the president does what?
Ceremonial tasks and symbolizes national unity
Describe the Competitive Model.
Devised to maximize efficiency by giving duplicate tasks
According to Randall, the president is the weakest in performing what role?
Chief executive
Explain Stewardship (T. Roosevelt)
Claimed vast implied powers. This has been dominant view since Great Depression.
Which model is designed to stimulate discussion and debate?
Collegial
What does Arron Wildavsky mean by the 2 Presidencies?
Strong foreign policy and weak domestic policy presidency
What percent of vetoes have been overridden by congress?
Only about 4%
Explain the Literalist View (Taft).
Claim enumerated powers only. This was the dominant view until great depression.
Who declares war?
Congress
What are the requirements to be president?
35 years old, natural born citizen, 14 year resident
What are the two powers that a chief diplomat has?
Treaties, recognize foreign nations
T/F: To win the presidency a candidate needs a simple majority of electoral votes, currently there are 538 electoral votes, and 270 are needed to win.
True
What does the 22nd Amendment do?
Limits presidents to two terms or 10 years in office.
Which agency administers the federal budget?
OMB
According to this, people now expect the president to get us, the people, what we want from government.
The personal presidency
This person claims that the presidency is weak however presidential power is essentially the power to persuade.
R. Neustadt
Who coined the phrase “going native” and what did he believe?
John Ehrlichman - secretaries = enemies to the president, lose loyalty and adopt agency views.
What are the 5 roles of the presidency?
Chief of state, chief executive, commander in chief, chief diplomat, chief legislator
Which 3 presidents have been formally impeached by the House?
John/ Clinton/ Trump
According to Barber which type are the best presidents (best results)?
Active Positive
Explain War Powers Resolution.
Attempt by congress to reassert its warmaking powers
On 5 Occasions the popular vote leader/winner has lost the election, when were the 5 occasions (what years)?
1824, 1876, 1888, 2000, 2016