Exam 11: The Presidency

Describe the major ways in which the presidency has changed since the beginning of the twentieth century.Be sure to include a description of the changes and the reasons why these changes occurred.Include a conclusion to summarize your key points.

The __________ counsels the president on how much money should be distributed to each government agency and reports on each agency's effectiveness.

In the legislative process,the mere threat of a(n)__________ can strengthen a president's hand.

The use of __________ in foreign matters is an example of the president acting as diplomat in chief.

The president would seek the advice of the __________ regarding how much the administration should propose to spend for each government program.

Presidents with high levels of __________ have an easier time influencing Congress,while those with low levels find influencing Congress more difficult.

If the president wants to disapprove individual items within a spending bill rather than the bill in its entirety,he or she can use the line item veto.

The idea that the president may be advised by executive branch officials in confidence without the advice becoming public is called __________.

What has to happen in Congress before the president can be impeached?

Which presidential power gives the president the ability to control what happens inside departments and agencies during their terms and to shape the federal judiciary (including the Supreme Court)far into the future?

How is the presidential support score calculated?

Which of the following statements best characterizes the members of the White House staff?

What makes a great/successful president?

What is the president's power to convene Congress? Why would this be more significant in the early years of the presidency?

When a bill is sent to Congress,the president is not allowed to encourage specific members of Congress to vote for the bill.

One factor that has affected presidents' use of signing statements in recent decades is __________.

How does the White House staff differ from the president's cabinet?

Article II,Section 4 of the Constitution says,"The President,Vice President,and all Civil Officers of the United States,shall be removed from Office on Impeachment for,and Conviction of,Treason,Bribery,or other high crimes and Misdemeanors." Explain what this means.What would your criteria be for impeachment?

Distinguish between the president's roles as commander in chief and diplomat in chief.

In the role of __________,presidents have argued that they have inherent power to respond to emergencies and protect the safety of Americans and the security of the United States.