The Presidential Office
Who is responsible for ensuring that the laws are faithfully executed?
The President
What is the name of the president's power to reject a bill passed by Congress?
Veto
Who presides over the Senate and casts tie-breaking votes?
The Vice President
What is it called when the president uses their immense public power and authority to try and convince others to do something the President wants?
The Bully Pulpit
What can a President do to encourage Congress to Act?
Use the Bully Pulpit
How many terms can a President serve in office?
Two terms
Presidential Power has done this over time
Increased
What is the role of the Presidential Cabinent?
To advise the President and to run Governmental Agencies
Which President had the highest public approval rating of all time, hitting 90% after the September 11 attacks?
George W. Bush
Who are the president's main allies in Congress? Who is likely to support his agenda?
Members of the president's party
Who was the first president of the United States?
George Washington
What tool does the president use to issue regulations and directives?
Executive orders
Who heads the National Security Council?
The President
What is the term for the president's role as the ceremonial head of state?
Head of State
What portion of the House and Senate have to vote to override a President's Veto in order to successfully override it?
2/3rds
What is the minimum age requirement to be president?
35 years old
What do we call Presidential Powers that are written in the Constitution?
Enumerated Powers
If something happens to the President, who is next in line for the office?
The Vice-President
What is the popularity measure of a president called?
Approval Rating
How does the President's Party usually perform in midterm elections?
They usually perform poorly and lose seats
What do we call the main office that the President works in?
Oval Office
What is the President's role as leader of the military referred to as?
Commander in Chief
Which First Lady focused on the "Let's Move!" campaign to fight childhood obesity?
Michelle Obama
How does a President's popularity usually change as their term goes along?
It usually goes down
What is a midterm election?
An election that occurs in the middle of a president's term