Chapter 13 Review

#1. What is the limit placed on the President by the 22nd Amendment? Two Term limit or a total of 10 years in office.

#2. What are the two routes that can be taken to become President? First- Elected by the electoral college Second- Presidential succession

#3. Describe and explain the significance of the Watergate scandal. There was a break-in at the DNC office in 1972. Did Nixon know or cover it up? Led to his resignation and increased mistrust of government.

#4. What is the purpose of the 25th Amendment Decides Presidential succession and disability It also determines how to replace the Vice President if it is vacated.

#5. Who developed the role of the president as manager of the economy? FDR

#7. Describe a positive and a negative aspect of the parliamentary system of government. Positive- Prime Minister will always be a member of the majority party- less gridlock! Negative- Less Checks and Balances

#8. The Roles of the President A. The Chief Executive In charge of Federal Bureaucracy Hires/Fires, Executive Orders B. Chief Legislator Works with Congress to pass bills Recommend legislation, veto C. Chief Diplomat Foreign relations Executive agreements, treaties, recognition D. Commander in Chief Leader of the military Send troops overseas

#9. What role does the vice president play? Give examples. The VP acts as to promote policy for the President. Joe Biden supported the Affordable Care Act with Congress members.

#10. List a couple of facts about the President’s cabinet. They advise the President and run specific departments. Not listed in the original Constitution. New positions must be created by Congress.

#11. What is the purpose of the following policymaking bodies? A. National Security Council Advises President on foreign affairs. B. Council of Economic Advisors Top 3 Economists advise the President on the economy. C. Office of Management and Budget Prepares the official budget from the President to submit to Congress.

#12. What role does the First Lady play in the Executive Office? Advises the President and promotes policies.

#13. What are the options a President has when a bill is sent to him from Congress? Pass it Veto it Do nothing Pocket Veto

#14. What is meant by presidential coattails, and how effective are they? Coattails would allow members of Congress from the same party to get swept into office. Not that effective more recently.

#15. When can a president claim a mandate #15. When can a president claim a mandate? What is the importance of a mandate? An overwhelming victory will give him the mandate to carry out his policies. It legitimizes his powers.

#16. What was the purpose of the War Powers Resolution #16. What was the purpose of the War Powers Resolution? Has it been effective? It was designed to limit the power of the President to send troops overseas. It has not been tested yet. Is it a LEGISLATIVE VETO?

#17. What was unusual about the tax cut that Ronald Reagan pushed for in 1981? When Congress wouldn’t agree, he went on TV and asked for citizens support. He got it and Congress caved.

#18. Who is the person on the President’s staff who most often deals directly with the press? The Press Secretary