AG Unit 5 Part 3 Flashcard

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What was a key debate among the Founders regarding the president's authority? Options: Whether the president should have unlimited power, Whether the president's authority should be exercised alone or shared with advisors, Whether the president should be elected by Congress, Whether the president should serve for life

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Whether the president's authority should be exercised alone or shared with advisors

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How did the traditional advisory system used by English kings and queens influence the American presidency?

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It led to the creation of the president's cabinet.

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What compromise did the Founders reach regarding the president's advisory structure?

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The Constitution's Opinion Clause

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Who were George Washington's first four advisors? Options: John Adams, Benjamin Franklin, James Madison, John Jay; Thomas Jefferson, Alexander Hamilton, Henry Knox, Edmund Randolph; James Monroe, John Quincy Adams, Andrew Jackson, Martin Van Buren; Abraham Lincoln, Ulysses S. Grant, William Sherman, Robert E. Lee

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Thomas Jefferson, Alexander Hamilton, Henry Knox, Edmund Randolph

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What is the process of nomination for becoming a member of the president's cabinet?

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Suggestions from various sources, vetting by the White House Office of Presidential Personnel, Senate Committee Hearings, and a full Senate vote

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What is a recess appointment?

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An appointment made by the president during a Senate recess.

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Why is the president's cabinet important?

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It oversees the execution of federal laws and impacts daily life for Americans.

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What is the order of presidential succession after the vice president? Options: House of Representatives, Senate, Cabinet, Cabinet, Senate, House of Representatives, Senate, Cabinet, House of Representatives, Cabinet

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House of Representatives, Senate, Cabinet

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What are some positions considered cabinet-level but not part of the official cabinet? Options: Chief of Staff, Director of Office Management and Budget, Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency

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Chief of Staff, Director of Office Management and Budget, Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency

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How does the nomination and confirmation process for cabinet members reflect the political dynamics between the president and Congress?

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It reflects negotiations, vetting, and confirmation votes that showcase the relationship between the executive and legislative branches.