American Government Ch. 9

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a release from legal punishment

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pardon

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medium for discussion

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forum

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a formal agreement between the governments of two or more countries

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treaty

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a formal order given by a higher authority

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mandate

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secret

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covert

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a group pardon to individuals for an offense against the government

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amnesty

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existing in "fact" rather than legally

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de facto

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the postponement of legal punishment

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reprieve

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a rule issued by the president that has the force of law

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executive order

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the practice of granting favors to reward party loyalty

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patronage

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the head of the executive branch

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president

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in addition to congressional override, congress has this power over a president

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impeachment

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in 2004, the supreme court ruled in _________ that the president could not lock up foreigners without giving them a court hearing.

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Hamdi v. Rumsfield

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the constitution gave congress this power over the presidents veto

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congressional override

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rules given by the president that have the force of law are called

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executive orders

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what part of the constitution grants the president his powers?

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article II

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How many presidents have the House of the Representatives initiated impeachment proceedings against?

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3

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In what case did Chief Justice Marshall state that the courts had the final interpretation of whether an act of congress or the president violates the constitution

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Marbury v. Madison

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When the founders wrote the Constitution who did they think would lead the nation?

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congress

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List 3 constitutional powers of the president?

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1. Commander in chief

2. Conducts foreign policy

3. ensures that laws congress pass are faithfully executed

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give an example and explain how a president has expanded the power of the president in the past.

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During the Civil War, Abraham Lincoln suspended the writ of habeas corpus and jailed opponents of the Union without trial or the legal authority to do so.

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List the 4 ways congress can limit the presidents authority.

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1. Congress can pass legislation even after a president has vetoed it.

2. The senate must confirm a presidents appointees

3. the house of representatives must approve the budget

4. the house and the senate can use the impeachment process to remove the president from office.

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Head of state

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the president represents the nation and performs many ceremonial roles

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chief executive

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the president sees that the laws of congress are carried out

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chief legislator

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proposes legislation he wishes to see enacted

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economic planner

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has to submit a economic report to congress annually

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party leader

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expected to appoint members of their party to government jobs

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chief diplomat

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directs the foreign policy of the us, making key decisions about the relations the US has with other countries of the world

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Commander in Chief

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is responsible for the key military decisions that represents overall policy and strategy

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a president has a good feeling for the hopes, fears, moods of the people

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understanding the public

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since situations change suddenly, presidents must be flexible enough to seek new solutions to modern problems.

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openness to new ideas.

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presidents must have the ability to make an unpopular decisions in order to do what they think is right

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political courage

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when new policies are made at an opportune time, the possibility of success is increased.

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sense of timing

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accepting part of what they want

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ability to compromise

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presidents can explain their policies clearly and inspire public support

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ability to communicate

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the president shares the power to make war with

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congress

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as presidents have become more dependent on White House Staff, they are in danger of becoming ____________ from solid information and sound advice

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isolated

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what is a power modern presidents have to keep their discussions confidential?

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executive privilege

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what has the same legal status as treaties but do not require the senates consent?

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executive agreements

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how did lincoln show political courage?

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President Lincoln showed political courage during the Civil War. The North was not being successful in the war and the casualties were very high causing the war to become unpopular. Lincoln was under great public and political pressure to negotiate peace. Even though he knew his decision would mean defeat in the 1864 election, he chose to continue the war to preserve the Union.