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22 Cards in this Set
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the length of time a person holds a government office (President can only serve 2 4-yr. terms of office)
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term
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a plan for spending money
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budget
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done in a formal way for a special or important reason
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ceremonial
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a government official who works with governments of other countries
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diplomat
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the course of action a country takes in relation to another party
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foreign policy
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an agreement between nations
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treaty
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a representative of a government sent to a foreign country
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ambassador
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the heads of the executive departments of the federal government
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Cabinet
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to give up a position
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resign
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a group of people who meet regularly to advise the President
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council
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the air, water, & land that surround us
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environment
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1872 the 1st woman to run for President as candidate of the Equal Rights Party
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Victoria Woodhull
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youngest person ever elected President @ age 43
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John F. Kennedy
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oldest person ever elected President @ age 69
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Ronald Reagan
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1. born a U.S. citizen 2. over age 35 3. has lived in U.S. for at least 14 yrs.
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Presidential Requirements
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1. Chief Executive
2. Chief of State 3. Chief Diplomat 4. Commander-In-Chief 5. Chief Lawmaker 6. Party Chief |
Presidential Duties
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Vice-President, Executive Office ( White House Office & Special Councils ), the Cabinet (Heads of 14 Departments)
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President's Executive Team
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National Security Council (NSC), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Council of Economic Advisors & Council on Environmental Quality
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Special Councils
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A short set of facts about the person assuming the office of President telling his life & background
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Presidential Profile
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reoccuring proposal to amend the Constitution to make a six-year "One Term" span of office for elected U.S. Presidents
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One-Term Presidency
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1. allows President to serve people better 2. more time to get programs passed through Congress 3. less time spent campaigning for reelection 4. less politically controlled by constituents in his policy-making
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Advantages of "One Term Presidency"
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1. 4 yr. terms work best 2. makes him work harder for reelection 2. forces him to stay in touch w/ people's wishes, Congress will work w/ President better if they know he could be in offfice up to 8 yrs.
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Disadvantages of "One Term Presidency"
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