Presidential Roles
Name one role of the president's and describe it
Commander-in-Chief
Chief Diplomat
Chief Executive
Chief Legislator/Policymaker
Head of State
Economic Leader
Political Party Leader
Chief Citizen/Crisis Manager
Name one Presidential appointment.
Cabinet secretaries, heads of executive agencies, ambassadors federal judges .
What are the two types of presidential power?
Formal/expressed and informal/implied powers
What is a criticism of Expansion of Powers
President should only have powers granted in the Constitution, maintain checks and balances, and limit power of any one person or part of the federal government.
Name one of the constitutional qualifications that must be met for a candidate to run for president
They must be 35 years old, have lived in the US for 14 years, and must be a native-born citizens
What are some of the president's powers as Commander-in-Chief?
He can order the military and navy into battle and employ them in any manner he chooses
Why are Judicial Nominations important?
-Federal judges serve life terms with long lasting influence.
-New judicial appointments can shift the ideological balance of the Court,
What is the difference between informal and formal powers?
Formal powers are expressly stated in the US Constitution, informal powers are not written in the constitution but are necessary and proper
What are some benefits of expansion of powers?
President is elected by entire nation,
Congress acts too slowly, so the president should be able to make policy decisions at his/her discretion.
Who coined the term Bully Pulpit and what did "Bully" mean?
Teddy Roosevelt used the word bully as an adjective meaning "superb" or "wonderful"
President George W. Bush was president when Hurricane Katrina hit the Gulf Coast in 2005. His responsibility to lead the nation through this disaster and comfort and lead the American people was part of which of his presidential roles?
His role as Chief Citizen/Crisis Manager
Who would assume the role of president if both the president and vice president were unable to?
The Speaker of the House
What is one check the executive branch has on another branch?
The president can veto Congressional legislation made in the Legislative Branch
The president can also nominate judges that act within the Judicial Branch
What was Theodore Roosevelt position on Presidential expansion of powers?
steward of the people that should act on behalf of the the nation and it is his duty to act accordingly unless it is forbidden by the constitution.
Who presides over the Senate and votes if there is a tie?
Vice President
Describe at least 2 responsibilities that are included in the President's role as an Economic Leader
He helps the economy prosper, works with Congress to write the federal budget, appoints members of the Federal Reserve Board, and deals with financial problems like unemployment, inflation, and high taxes
Who confirms Presidential Nominations?
The Senate
In 1942, President Roosevelt issued Executive Order 9066, ordering Japanese Americans be sent to internment camps until the end of World War II. This is an example of which kind of presidential power?
What was Taft's view on the expansion of Presidential powers?
He believed that the executive should be restricted to what only what the constitution says.
How many times did FDR use his formal power of Veto?
635
The president's responsibility to represent the US at official functions is part of which of his roles?
His role as Head of State
The President
Give 3 examples of formal/expressed powers discussed in class
Command the armed forces
Execute the law
Make treaties
Approve or veto acts of Congress
Call special sessions of Congress
Send and receive ambassadors
Appoint ambassadors and justices
Grant pardons
How did FDR expand Presidential powers after the Great Depression?
By passing New Deal Legislation and spending Federal money.
Who is the fourth person to assume the responsibilities of the president if he becomes unable to?
The Secretary of State