Chapter 11: The Presidency

11 July 2023
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A president who makes key military decisions is acting as
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commander in chief
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An annual event where the president addresses the nation is called
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the State of the Union address.
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Congress can override a presidential veto with a _____ vote in both chambers.
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2/3
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Executive expressed powers include all of the following except
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power to declare war
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Executive orders are unique because
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they do not require congressional approval.
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Executive power generally ______ during crises.
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expands
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George Washington was _______ political parties.
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against
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How often has Congress been able to override presidential vetoes?
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rarely
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Individuals appointed by the president to top positions in executive agencies are known as
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political appointees.
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Powers that are vaguely reflected in article 2 of the Constitution are known as
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inherent powers
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Presidential oversight of all executive agencies reflects presidential power as
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head bureaucrat.
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Presidential power has _______ since the founding of the country.
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increased
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Senatorial approval of a treaty requires
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2/3rds support
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The _______ can determine whether the president exceeded the scope of inherent powers.
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Supreme Court
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The executive branch includes ________ departments.
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15
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The president can act as ________ and recommend and veto measures from Congress.
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chief legislator
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The president presides over the world's largest fighting force and is otherwise known as the
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commander in chief.
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The president's official advisors are called
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the cabinet
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The three forms of presidential powers are
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expressed, delegated, and inherent.
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The unitary executive theory can be viewed as
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a threat to the system of checks and balances.
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Treaty ratification can only occur with
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senate approval
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Vice presidents preside over the
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senate
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Vice presidents vote in the Senate
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when there is a tie.
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Which of the following can formally propose a law?
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congress
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Written declarations commenting on a bill that is signed into law is known as
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a signing statement.
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_______ is the presidential power to block an act of Congress by refusing to sign it.
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veto power
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_________ is important because it allows presidents to win support for themselves or their ideas.
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going public