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What type of order can the president issue that carries the force of law?

  • Treaty agreement
  • Executive order (correct)
  • Judicial ruling
  • Legislative decree

What is the primary role of the Executive Office of the President (EOP)?

  • To assist the president in implementing government programs (correct)
  • To oversee the federal judiciary
  • To create state governments
  • To manage individual federal agencies

Which group is primarily appointed by the president to assist in the administration of the government?

  • Cabinet members (correct)
  • Supreme Court justices
  • Federal judges
  • Senate leaders

Which department aids the president in coordinating national security policy?

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In addition to being the ceremonial head, what other role does the president serve as the head of government?

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What is a power reserved for Congress regarding treaties made by the president?

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The Office of Management and Budget (OMB) is responsible for which of the following tasks?

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What is a significant composition of the Office of Policy Development (OPD)?

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What is one of the responsibilities of the president as commander-in-chief?

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Who is the chief of staff responsible for?

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What type of power does the president have regarding foreign governments?

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What does the president lack in the negotiation of treaties?

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What type of agencies operate independently from the EOP?

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What does the concept of executive privilege allow a president to do?

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What does the National Security Council primarily focus on?

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Which body of government did the Founding Fathers want the armed forces to be under control of?

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What significant expansion did Franklin Roosevelt preside over during his presidency?

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Which of the following best describes the role of the Cabinet?

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What distinguishes the Executive Office of the President from the Cabinet?

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What is the primary function of the Office of Management and Budget?

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How are cabinet members appointed?

<p>Approved by a Senate vote after presidential nomination (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What area does each executive department typically handle?

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The National Security Council is primarily responsible for which aspect of presidential duties?

<p>Advising on issues related to national security (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What means the president can terminate cabinet members without needing to consult Congress?

<p>Executive pleasure (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Flashcards

Executive Office of the President (EOP)

A group of offices that supports the President of the United States.

White House Office

A part of the EOP that directly supports the President.

Chief of Staff

The most powerful position in the White House Office.

National Security Council (NSC)

Advises the President on foreign policy and national security.

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Office of Policy Development (OPD) & Domestic Policy Council

Formulates, coordinates, and implements domestic policy.

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National Economic Council

Advises the President on the US economy.

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Office of Management and Budget (OMB)

A powerful office that prepares the president's budget.

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Independent Agencies

Agencies not part of the 15 cabinet departments in the executive branch.

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Presidential Power

The ability of the President to influence policy and appointments to support their agenda and political allies.

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Economic Planning

A key example of expanded government responsibility, where the President plays a significant role in shaping the nation's economic direction.

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Separation of Powers

The division of governmental authority among the three branches, often leading to disputes about how power should be distributed.

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Executive Privilege

The President's right to withhold information from Congress and the courts, claimed to fall under the doctrine of separation of powers.

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Cabinet

A group of advisors, each heading an executive department, who advise the President in their specific areas of expertise.

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Executive Departments

Major administrative units within the executive branch, each responsible for a particular policy area.

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Serve at the Pleasure of the President

Means that Cabinet members can be dismissed by the President without consulting Congress.

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Executive Order

A directive issued by the president that carries the force of law.

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Head of State

The ceremonial figurehead of a nation who represents the nation.

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Actual Head of Government

The person who holds the real power and makes decisions in a country.

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Chief Diplomat

The primary architect of a nation's foreign policy.

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Recognize Foreign Governments

The power to officially acknowledge and establish relationships with other countries.

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Treaty

A formal agreement between two or more nations.

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Commander-in-Chief

The supreme leader of the armed forces.

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Civilian Control of the Military

The principle that the military is under the control of elected officials, not military leaders.

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Study Notes

Executive Branch

  • The executive branch's structure and powers are described in this lesson.
  • Presidential terms are four years, with the option for reelection.
  • George Washington set a two-term precedent.
  • Franklin Roosevelt was elected to a fourth term.
  • The Twenty-Second Amendment limits presidents to two full terms.
  • Presidential qualifications include being a natural-born US citizen, at least 35 years old, and having lived in the US for at least 14 years.

Electoral College

  • Alexander Hamilton and delegates established a compromise to alleviate dependence on the legislative branch for electing Presidents.
  • States select electors who cast votes for president.
  • Electors are chosen by the states, based on the election results.
  • The two-party system led to problems in 1800.
  • The Twelfth Amendment amended the election process, requiring separate ballots for president and vice president.
  • Today, parties select one candidate and a slate of electors.
  • Voters technically vote for a slate of electors pledged to one candidate.
  • The candidate winning the majority of electoral votes in a state gets that state's electoral votes.
  • The candidate with the most electoral votes is declared president.

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