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Understand the following terms: cabinet, executive order, Take Care Clause, implied powers, vesting clause, pocket veto, administration and bureaucracy. |
Cabinet- The heads of the executive departments. The president appoints members of the cabinet Executive Order- a rule or regulation issued by a president or governor that has the force of law Take Care Clause- The President must "take care that the laws be faithfully executed" or whatever the president wants Implied Powers- Vesting Clause = tons of power? Pocket Veto- The automatic killing of a bill by refusing to either sign it or veto it; this can occur only in the final days of a congressional session Administration- The president, along with his or her personal staff and advisors. The term can also refer to a president's time in office Bureaucracy- a large complex organization that functions under uniform rules and procedures |
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Know the various interrelations between the branches (that is, how does the executive branch check other branches and how is the exectutive branch checked?) |
By signing and veto a bill also can nominate judges Checks and Balances |
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Identify the formal and informal qualifications of the president |
Formal •natural-born citizen •u.s. resident for 14 years •35 years old Informal •Experience •Education |
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Identify the responsibilities and roles of the modern president. |
Chief Executive- presides over the federal bureaucracy or the various agencies and organizations that carry on the daily business of government power to issue executive orders
Chief of State- ceremonial leader and represents the U.S at official functions
Commander in Chief- responsible for the operations of the U.S military and overall security of the nation
Chief Diplomat- oversees U.S foreign policy, holds talks with foreign leaders and negotiates treaties
Chief Legislator-
Chief Manager of Economy- helps Congress write a federal budget and set tax policy also appoints members of 5eh Federal Reserve Board
Chief of Party- is the leader of his or her political party
Chief Citizen- strives to embody American ideals and to serve the nation by acting in its best interests |
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Explain the organization and functions of the executive branch. |
White House Staff- Executive Office of the President- to provide support staff to the president preforms a variety of specialized tasks for the president Executive Departments- an organization within the executive branch that carries out the work of government in a broad area of public policy, such as agriculture or labor Independent Agencies- an organization within the executive branch that does not belong to any executive department and answers directly to the president |
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Identify the order of succession |
1. Vice President 2. Speaker of the House 3. President pro tempore 4. Secretary of State |
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Describe the role and impact of government bureaucracies. |
Implementation Administration Regulation |
