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What are the constitutional requirements to be President? |
Natural-born Citizen, 14 years of residency, 35 yrs old |
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What are the four constitutional powers granted to the president and what do they allow the president to do? |
Executive power: enact/enforce law Military power, diplomatic power, appointment power, veto power |
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What is the war Powers resolution? |
President must report to Congress within 48 hours after deployment. If Congress does not OK in 60 days, must withdraw. Check on president, attempt to limit president. |
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What is an executive agreement? |
No permission needed, deal between heads of state, not binding to next administration. |
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What is diplomatic recognition and the two countries listed in the notes? |
Power to officially recognize foreign gov as legit. USSR and China |
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What is the definition of civil service? |
Most government jobs under executive filled based on merit system |
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Define veto, pocket veto, and line item veto. Which can the president not do? |
Veto: return the bill to house it originated(no action within 10 days - bill becomes law) Pocket veto: retaining the bill unsigned Line item veto: nullify or cancel specific provisions of a bill President cannot line item veto |
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What four presidents strengthened the presidency and what did they do? |
Washington: set precedent for future Jackson: frequent use of veto power Lincoln: commander and chief to new levels of power during the civil war FDR: huge influence on policy with New Deal |
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Define executive privilege. What was US vs. Nixon? |
The right of privacy of conversation between advisors and president. Nixon refused to hand over recorded conversations claiming executive privilege. |
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What is impoundment? Can congress make the president use it and how? |
Presidential practice of refusing to spend money appropriated by Congress. Yes, with Budget Reform and Impoundment Act of 1974 |
