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ap gov executive branch test

ap gov executive branch test

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Social Studies

12th Grade

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Hard

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Madeline R

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What does the media spend most of its time reporting on during election season?

Back

Who is leading in the polls, also reports on the President’s personality or whatever flashy story they can find on them (if it bleeds, it leads).

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

what does the president consider when appointing federal judges?

Back

Wants someone the same ideology, age (pretty young to leave their legacy), experienced (judge, clerk, etc.), noncontroversial (moderate and therefore acceptable to the Senate)

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the primary reason the legislative and executive branches differ so often?

Back

because a lot of the time these branches are made up of divided government where very partisan representatives lead to gridlock

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

legislative checks on executive

Back

Legislative checks: they can override a presidential veto, they can not approve foreign treaties, they can not approve justices/ambassadors/cabinet positions, War Powers Act

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

executive checks on legislative branch

Back

 Executive checks: he can perform a pocket veto, can receive ambassadors, calls and dismisses Congress to/from session.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

imperial presidency: what is it and two examples

Back

The Presidency gaining tremendous power over the other branches + Constitution (FDR, Lincoln, increased the power of presidency)

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

senatorial courtesy

Back

The custom in the Senate of refusing to confirm a presidential appointment that is opposed by both senators from that state. Does not apply to SCOTUS, just district and appellate

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