The Presidency
Where in the Constitution is the presidency created?
Article II
These powers are directly granted to the president by the Constitution
Expressed Powers
Where in the Constitution is Congress established?
Article I
The Rationality Principle States That
All Political Behavior has a purpose
This President issued the most executive orders during his time in office
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Executive Agreement
______ Is the only speaker to be removed by a motion to vacate the chair.
This former president's saint louis farm has been converted into a petting zoo and tourist attraction.
Ulysses S Grant
Who elects the president of the United States
The Electoral College
_____ Is when a president bypasses typical means of communication and appeals directly to the people.
Going Public
An agreement between Congressman to vote for each other's legislation is called
Logrolling
This Supreme Court Decision struck down section 5 of the Voting Rights Act, enabling the former confederate states to pass voting laws without prior approval.
Shelby County V. Holder (2013)
The president's ability to bring a policy agenda in front of Congress is called?
Legislative Initiative
This Court case officially recognized the term "executive privilege."
U.S vs. Nixon (1974)
A ________ is A permanent legislative committee that considers legislation within its designated subject area
Standing Committee
This Former Speaker of the House received the nickname "Tsar" due to his legislative style and the power he was able to gain as speaker.
Joseph Cannon
What type of power stems from "the rights, duties, and obligations of the presidency"
Inherent Powers
This person is the only one who was elected both president and vice president twice?
Richard Nixon
When do interest groups have the largest influence over a piece of legislation?
When the Bill is still in committee
This informal rule states that the Speaker of the House needs a "majority of the majority" to introduce a bill to the House floor.
Hastert Rule