Constitutional Amendments & Succession
This amendment limits the president to two terms in office.
22nd Amendment?
These powers granted by Congress have greatly expanded presidential authority, contributing to the idea of an “imperial presidency.”
Delegated powers
This part of the Executive Office includes the president’s closest personal and political advisors.
White House Office
These two main purposes of Congress are sometimes called the “Promise of Congress.”
What are creating legislation and ensuring representation?
They are the top government lawyer in all cases before the Supreme Court when the government is party
Solicitor general
This person is first in line to succeed the president.
Vice President
Congress passed this act during the Nixon administration to limit the president’s ability to commit troops without approval.
War Powers Resolution
The presidential cabinet is made up of this many executive departments.
15 departments
During impeachment, the House of Representatives takes on this judicial-like role.
What is acting as a grand jury?
This is the process in which the president appoints federal judges, often choosing politically active legal professionals and informally checking with home-state senators before making a formal nomination.
Senatorial courtesy
This amendment outlines what happens if the president becomes disabled or unable to serve.
25th Amendment
Despite the War Powers Resolution, presidents claim they do not have to follow it because of this constitutional role.
Commander-in-Chief
This federal agency assists the president in preparing the federal budget.
What is the Office of Management and Budget (OMB)?
This practice occurs when members of Congress trade support on legislation to help each other.
Logrolling
This principle requires that the Supreme Court only hear cases involving an actual dispute between two opposing parties.
Case or Controversy
This member of Congress is second in the line of presidential succession.
Speaker of the House
The president is in the middle while various advisors report directly to them
The wheel model
Because bureaucratic agencies create rules and regulations, their work is often referred to as this type of law.
Administrative law?
This type of representation involves members of Congress being held accountable by their constituents.
What is agency (substantive) representation?
This term refers to the legal right of an individual or organization to bring a case before a court.
Standing
This Senate position is third in line to succeed the president.
Who is the President Pro Tempore
The president is the chairman of the board
Corporate model
Bureaucrats are considered powerful largely because of this type of authority granted from legislatures, executives, and citizens.
What is delegated power
This term refers to representation where elected officials physically resemble the population they serve.
What is sociological (descriptive) representation?
This criterion allows courts to dismiss cases that no longer require a resolution, often because circumstances have changed.
Mootness