Powers of President
What are the formal powers of the president?
pardon, veto bills, negotiate treaties
What is bureaucracy?
Complex system of government officials that carry out policies and laws
Who has the power to approve treaties and confirm the president's picks for ambassadors and cabinet jobs?
Senate
True or False Q:The Bully Pulpit is a power the President uses to persuade congress and promote ideas.
True
What is the merit system?
hiring people for government jobs based on skills and experience, not just connections?
What can the president do if Congress is on break and he needs to fill a job like a cabinet member or ambassador?
Make a recess appointment.
What are the powers the president has not written in the constitution called?
Expressed powers/ enumerated
Why do bureaucrats have power?
They have power because they make decisions about how laws are carried out and affect people's lives.
What are the two types of presidential powers, one being clearly written and the other being implied?
Expressed powers and implied powers.
Does the president have the power to make appointments?
Yes, the president can appoint federal officials
What are Iron triangles?
Relationships between bureaucratic agencies, interest groups, and congressional committees.
What judicial principle can limit the president's actions?
Judicial Review.
Can the president control the military?
Yes, as commander in chief the president can control military operations
What is an example of bureaucracy in the U.S Government?
Department of.... / Administrations and agencies...
What branch can remove and impeach the president?
Legislative branch.