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What were the words of Alexander Hamilton pertaining to the executive branch and what do they mean today?
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"energy in the executive is a leading characteristic of a good government." His words prevail today, as the president is the single most powerful individual in the American political system.
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Which branch was the dominant branch of the national government through the 1800s up until 1930s?
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Congress
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what are the necessary qualifications to become the the President of the United States of America?
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-Must be a "natural-born citizen"
-Must have lived in the United States for at least 14 years. -Must be at least 35 years old. |
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What powers does the President hold?
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military power, diplomatic power, appointmet power, and veto.
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what is the presidents role in the military and why?
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The president is comander in chief of the aremed forces. this is to avoid military tyrany by using ambition as a key factor.
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Who has the power to declare war?
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Congress have the sole power to declare war.
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What does military power allow the president to do?
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Military power allows the president to send armed forces into a country in situations that are the equivalent of war, calling it a "conflict".
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How do congress try to regulate military activity?
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By using the War Power Resolution which requires the president to consult with congress when activating military troops.
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What does diplomatic power allow the president to do?
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allows the president to make treatries with foreing nations but only with the "advice adn consent" of the Senate which must be aproved by two-thirds of the Senate. Diplomatic power also allows the power of diplomatic recognition or the power to recognize foreign governments.
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How can the president avoid provision by the Senate?
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By using executive agreements made between the president and other head of state.
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What does apointment power allow the president to do?
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Apointmet power allows the president to appoint embassadors, other public officers, and judges of the supreme court, only with the "advice and consent" of the Senate again. They can also appoint many lower possitions without Senate aproval but Congress aproval is necessary.
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What does Veto power enable the president to do?
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This power allows the president to veto a legislative bill within 10 days in which it originated. The bill is sent back with a veto message or an explanation. Another form of veto are pocket vetos which the president does not sign within 10 days. Therefore it does not become a law. A pocket veto can only be used just before the term of a given Congress ends.
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What are the expectations for the president?
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The expectations for a president are to help unify the nation, represent our common heritage, and create a climate that encourages diverse elemets to work together.
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The president is expected to make policy proposals in what areas?
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Foreign policy, economich plans and goals, and programs that improve the quaility of life of citizens.
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What does Congress allow the kpresident to do ?
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To issue executive orders that have the force of law.These orders must be published in the Federal Register.
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What are line-item vetoes?
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They are vetoes that allow presidents to veto sections of appropriations bills.
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What doe gridlock cause?
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The inability to get anything done because the branches bivker with one another and make decisions difficult. Basically a devided government.
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Who else is part of the executive branch aside from the president?
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The vice president, the white house office, the executive office of the president, the cabinet, independent agencies and commissions.
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The executive office of the president consist of what agencies?
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The National Security Council, The Office of Management and budget, The National Economic Council.
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Who is the Electoral? College and what do they do?
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The Electoral College is a group of electors chosen by each state who would meet in their respective state capitals to vote for president and vice president.
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How many terms can a president serve and how long is each term?
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The president may serve two terms. Each term consists of four years.
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What is the process of impeachment?
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The president must be charged with treason, brivery, or other high Crimes and Misdemeanors by the House. Then the case goes to Senate which tries the president with the chief justice of the Supreme Court presiding. By two-thirds vote, the Senate may convict and remove the president from office.
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What is the job of the vice president?
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To take over the presidency if the president is unable to fill his term.
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What is agenda setting?
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Determining policy priorities
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What is impoundment?
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The presidential practice of refusing to spend money appropriated by congress.
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