U.S. GOV Chapter 5 Review

President's Domestic Powers

100

This is the power to grant leniency to an offender by a chief executive 

Clemency 

200

This is the power to grant a blanket pardon to a group of violators 

Amnesty 

300

This is the postponement of the execution of a sentence? 

Reprieve 

400

This is the legal forgiveness of a crime.

Pardon

500

This is a directive, rule, or regulation by the president and having the force of law

Executive Order

The Presidency an Overview

100

How old must the President be to serve?

35

200

How long must the President be a resident for?

14 years

300

What type of citizen must the President be?

Natural Born

400

What amendment established the two-term rule for Presidents?

22

500

What Amendment spells out what happens if the President dies, resigns, is removed from office, or cannot perform their duties?

25

Roles of the President

100

This role is ceremonial in nature. For example, congratulating  astronauts on a successful mission  

Chief of State

200

When the president address issues concerning the economy he is acting as the what?

Chief economist 

300

When the President is negotiating with foreign leaders concerning peace or trade talks what role is taking place?

Chief Diplomat 

400

When the President is pushing for certain legislation to be passed by Congress what role is being used?

Chief Legislator 

500

When the President gives a speech for a reelection campaign for a member of their party what role is being used? 

Chief of Party

HodgePodge

100

The following is only a pact between the President and the head of a foreign state.

Executive Agreement 

200

A treaty requires how much approval from the Senate?

2/3

300

The President's powers at home are known as what?

Domestic 

400

The President's power abroad are known as what?

Foreign

500

The following is being used when a presidential candidate chooses a running mate that can strengthen their chance of winning by virtue of certain geographic, racial, or gender characteristics. 

Balancing the ticket

Mixture

100

The President may show displeasure with the conduct of another country by asking for the recall of a nations ambassador. The ambassador being recalled is known as what?

Persona non grata

200

What is the difference between an executive agreement and a treaty?

Executive agreements do not need Senate approval while treaties do.

300

This undeclared war taking place between 1965-1973 led to the limiting of the President's war making powers.

Vietnam War

400

This war occurred between 1950-1953, during the presidency of Harry S. Truman with no declaration of war being issued.

Korean War 

500

Before a treaty becomes law what must happen?

The senate must vote to approve it by 2/3.