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09/22/2011

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Term
35, NATURAL BORN
U.S. CITIZEN, and HAVE LIVED IN THE U.S. AT LEAST 14 YEARS
Definition
Prez qualifications
Term
POWERS OF THE PRESIDENT
Definition
EXECUTIVE
POWERS, MILITARY
POWERS, LEGISLATIVE
POWERS
, DIPLOMATIC
POWERS, and JUDICIAL
POWERS
Term
POWERS THE PRESIDENT HAS AND USES TO MAKE SURE THAT FEDERAL LAW IS CARRIED OUT.
Definition
EXECUTIVE POWERS
Term
EXECUTING
THE LAW
, APPOINTING POWER, ORDINANCE POWER, and REMOVAL POWER
Definition
EXECUTIVE POWERS
Term
The President has the power to issue executive orders.
Definition
The ORDINANCE POWER
Term
An EXECUTIVE ORDER is a directive, rule, or regulation that has the effect of law. While the order is not an actual law, it is treated like one.
Definition
The ORDINANCE POWER
Term
This power is given to the President from two sources: the Constitution and Congress.
Definition
The ORDINANCE POWER
Term
The President has the power to appoint nearly three million federal civilian employees.
Definition
THE APPOINTING POWER
Term
Once the President receives the consent of the Senate, he appoints most of the top-ranking officials in the Federal Government
Definition
THE APPOINTING POWER
Term
Presidential Appointments Need Appointees Home Senators Approval
Definition
SENATORIAL COURTESY
Term
Some examples are: federal judges, cabinet members, heads of independent agencies, and officers of the military.
Definition
THE APPOINTING POWER
Term
The President can remove anyone from office who he has appointed.
Definition
THE REMOVAL POWER
Term
The only restriction on this power is that the President cannot remove Supreme Court Justices from the bench.
Definition
THE REMOVAL POWER
Term
What are the Three major reasons for removal are
Definition
inefficiency in office, neglect of duty, or inappropriate behavior.
Term
POWER TO MAKE TREATIES,
POWER OF EXECUTIVE AGREEMENTS,
and POWER OF RECOGNITION
Definition
DIPLOMATIC POWERS
Term
formal agreement between two or more sovereign states
Definition
treaty
Term
The Senate must give approval for these international agreements with a
Definition
2/3 vote.
Term
The President usually negotiates treaties through the
Definition
Secretary of State.
Term
The President, representing the United States, acknowledges the legal existence of that country and its government
Definition
THE POWER OF RECOGNITION
Term
During wartime, the President can make critical decisions that he feels is necessary for wartime AS COMMANDER AND CHIEF.
Definition
MILITARY POWERS
Term
The President also has the power to send troops into combat, without approval by Congress.
Definition
undeclared war.
Term
the President can use troops for domestic peace within the United States.
Definition
MILITARY POWERS
Term
The President possesses the power to submit OR RECOMMEND ideas to Congress.
Definition
LEGISLATIVE POWERS
Term
*The President gives a “State of the Union” address each year, where he presents ideas for new legislation to Congress.
Definition
LEGISLATIVE POWERS
Term
FINALLY THE PRESIDENT HAS THE POWER TO CALL SPECIAL SESSIONS OF CONGRESS IF
Definition
A PRESSING MATTER OCCOURS.
Term
Sign it and pass the law,
Definition
THE POWER OF VETO
Term
Veto the law,
Definition
THE POWER OF VETO
Term
While Congress is in session, he can not touch the bill and it will pass in 10 days
Definition
THE POWER OF VETO
Term
Pocket veto, or while Congress is not in session, he can not touch the bill and it will not pass.
Definition
THE POWER OF VETO
Term
ISSUED BY THE PRESIDENT IT IS LEGAL FORGIVENESS FOR A CRIME
Definition
PARDON
Term
ISSUED BY THE PRESIDENT IT IS A PARDON FOR A LARGE GROUP OF PEOPLE
Definition
AMNESTY
Term
ISSUED BY THE PRESIDENT IT IS POSTPONING A SENTENCE
Definition
Reprieve
Term
ISSUED BY THE PRESIDENT IT IS A REDUCTION OF A SENTENCE
Definition
COMMUTATION
Term
What are the 8 roles of the prez?
Definition
CHIEF
EXECUTIVE, CHIEF
DIPLOMAT, CHIEF
LEGISLATOR, CHIEF
CITIZEN, COMMANDER
AND CHIEF, CHIEF OF
STATE, CHIEF
ADMINISTRATOR, and
CHIEF OF
PARTY
Term
Appointing the head of the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA).
2. Holding a Cabinet meeting to discuss government business.
3. Reading Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) reports on the
state of national security
Definition
CHIEF EXECUTIVE
Term
empowered to administer
the laws and affairs of the nation. While the president does not
make the laws, his agencies have the responsibility and authority to carry out the laws.
Definition
chief executive
Term
interacting with leaders from other
nations. The president takes the lead in foreign relations by
associating with foreign leaders and, along with the help of
Congress, develops a foreign policy with other nations.
Definition
CHIEF DIPLOMAT
Term
1. Traveling to London to meet with the British prime minister.
2. Working with leaders in the Middle East in an effort to create
a peace plan for the region.
Definition
CHIEF EXECUTIVE
Term
he can voice his own
ideas and opinions to Congress while they draft legislation.
He does this through speeches promoting his agenda and by
meeting with Congress to discuss policies.
Definition
CHIEF LEGISLATOR
Term
1. Signing or vetoing a bill passed by Congress.
2. Working to get enough House or Senate votes for a bill to be
passed through each respective house.
3.Making a speech in Congress.
Definition
CHIEF LEGISLATOR
Term
to represent the United States at public events. This is mainly a ceremonial role that allows the president to promote/convey/represent American values and acknowledge others who do the same.
Definition
CHIEF OF STATE
Term
Awarding medals to students receiving academic honors.
2. Congratulating astronauts upon their return from space travel.
3. Greeting visitors to the White House.
4. Delivering the State of the Union Address.
Definition
CHIEF OF STATE
Term
all of the military leaders report to and take orders from the president. The president performs this duty as a civilian, someone who is not in military service.
Definition
COMMANDER AND CHIEF
Term
1. Inspecting a Navy yard.
2. Deciding, in wartime, whether to bomb foreign cities.
3. Calling out the National Guard to stop a riot.
Definition
COMMANDER AND CHIEF
Term
the president helps members of his political party get elected or appointed to office. The president campaigns for those members who have supported his policies.
Definition
CHIEF OF PARTY
Term
1. Choosing leading party members to serve in the Cabinet.
2. Traveling to California to speak at a rally for a party nominee to the U.S. Senate.
Definition
CHIEF OF PARTY
Term
to manage the fifteen executive depots and federal agencies,
such as NASA, and to help carry out those policies.
Definition
CHIEF ADMINISTRATOR
Term
President infers that he is the moral leader
and figurehead of the United States.
As a representative of the nation's people, the president
automatically assumes the role of its chief citizen, or
popular leader.
Definition
CHIEF CITIZEN
Term
This role requires that the president
maintains a certain trust with the people, since it is his/her
duty to work for the public interest. In addition, the
president must place the nation's best interests above the
interests of any one group or citizen.
Definition
CHIEF CITIZEN
Term
NATIONAL
SECURITY
COUNCIL, OFFICE OF
MANAGEMENT
AND BUDGET, OFFICE OF
NATIONAL DRUG
CONTROL POLICY, COUNCIL OF
ECONOMIC
ADVISORS, and CABINET
Definition
EXECUTIVE OFFICES
Term
the President's principal forum for considering national security and foreign policy matters with his senior national security advisors and cabinet officials.
Definition
NATIONAL SECURITY COUNCIL
Term
assist the President in overseeing the preparation of the federal budget and to supervise its administration in Executive Branch agencies
Definition
OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET
Term
Executive Branch agencies. In addition, OMB oversees and coordinates the Administration's financial management, information, and regulatory policies.
Definition
OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET
Term
to establish policies, priorities, and objectives for the Nation's drug control program. The goals of the program are to reduce illicit drug use, manufacturing, and trafficking, drug-related crime and violence, and drug-related health consequences.
Definition
OFFICE OF NATIONAL DRUG CONTROL POLICY
Term
was established by the Employment Act of 1946 to provide the President with objective economic analysis and advice on the development and implementation of a wide range of domestic and international economic policy issues.
Definition
COUNCIL OF ECONOMIC ADVISORS
Term
Advises President on domestic concerns
Definition
Office of Policy Development
Term
Advises President on civil and military efforts in space
Definition
National Space Council-
Term
Aids the President on environmental policy matters.
Definition
Council on Environmental Quality-
Term
Advises the President on matters of foreign trade.
Definition
Office of U.S. Trade Representatives
Term
Advises on all scientific, engineering, and technology advances.
Definition
Office of Science and Technology-
Term
PRESIDE OVER THE SENATE
Definition
VP
Term
HELP DECIDE THE QUESTION OF PRESIDENTIAL DISABILITY
Definition
VP
Term
WHEN THE PRESIDENT IS UNABLE TO CARRY OUT HIS DUTIES
Definition
PRESIDENTIAL DISABILITY
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