Who is the first who deal with the processes of the impeachment?

they examine the evidence, hold hearings, and prepare the articles of impeachment

the decide by a majority vote to impeach the president or not

Federal officials, etc. are impeached on the following:

treason and disagreeing with others about policy

Presidential Power has blank

increased by having more responsibilities and political resources (brought upon in terms of war/crisis and advancement of technology)

decreased to better fit the Framer's view of the American government

increased to better the people of other countries, with no real goals for our country

decreased by giving more power to the legislative branch

What made people think that presidential power was becoming too strong?

Richard Nixon: Watergate Scandal

Donald Trump: Election into office

Bill Clinton: Secrecy of Affair

What are executive orders?

orders that carry the force of the law and are used to implement statues, treaties, and provisions of the Constitution

rules made by the executive branch

The Eisenhower Executive Office Building (EEOB) holds?

offices and organizations created by legislation or organized by the president

offices and organizations created by the president to house his horses

What is a wheel-and-spokes system?

aides have about equal status, balanced

the chief of staff is at the top and they oversee the officials below them

The National Security Council (NSC)

links the president's key foreign and military policy advisers

includes the president, vice president, national security assistant and secretaries of state and defense

has three members, each appointed by the president, who advice the president on economic policy

consists of political appointees and 600+ career officials who prepare the the president's budget

The Council of Economic Advisers (CEA)

has three members, each appointed by the president, who advice the president on economic policy

"Economic Report of the President", states the trends of economy

links the president's key foreign and military policy advisers

consists of political appointees and 600+ career officials who prepare the the president's budget

The Office of Management and Budget (OMB)

consists of political appointees and 600+ career officials who prepare the the president's budget

links the president's key foreign and military policy advisers

has three members, each appointed by the president, who advice the president on economic policy

power to veto congressional legislation (overridden by a 2/3 vote)

required by the Constitution to give a State of the Union report to Congress and bring matters to Congress's attention

president is an active party leader who works to convert and mobilize members

the president alone extends diplomatic recognition to foreign governments, can terminate relations with other nations, negotiate treaties and executive agreements

president is an active party leader who works to convert and mobilize members

presidents improve their chances of obtaining support in Congress by increasing the number of fellow party members in the legislation

the president alone extends diplomatic recognition to foreign governments, can terminate relations with other nations, negotiate treaties and executive agreements

power to veto congressional legislation (overridden by a 2/3 vote)

the president alone extends diplomatic recognition to foreign governments, can terminate relations with other nations, negotiate treaties and executive agreements

treaties require a 2/3 approval vote from senate, but executive agreements require no Senate ratification (customs enforcement, peace agreements)

president is an active party leader who works to convert and mobilize members

presidents improve their chances of obtaining support in Congress by increasing the number of fellow party members in the legislation

power weakened by the War Powers Resolution Act (1973) which requires presidents to consult with Congress whenever possible, prior to using military forces and withdraw forces after 60 days unless Congress declares was or grants an extension

controls armed forces as he/she commands a vast nuclear arsenal

presidents improve their chances of obtaining support in Congress by increasing the number of fellow party members in the legislation

the president alone extends diplomatic recognition to foreign governments, can terminate relations with other nations, negotiate treaties and executive agreements

make quick judgement calls and high risk decisions

controls armed forces as he/she commands a vast nuclear arsenal

the president alone extends diplomatic recognition to foreign governments, can terminate relations with other nations, negotiate treaties and executive agreements

What are presidential coattails?

occur when voters cast their ballots for congressional candidates of the president's party because they support the president

the perception that the voters strongly support the president and his policies

trading support of policies or providing specific benefits for Congressmen

What is a line-item veto?

allows a governor to veto particular portions of a bill

ruled as unconstitutional in Clinton v. New York

legislative veto that the president utilizes and is overturned by a 2/3 vote

president can accept portions of a bill, they don't have to accept or reject bills in their entirety

Executive orders and legislation contrast as:

executive orders require no ratification

executive orders are sent by the president to Congress for approval, whereas bills are sent to the president by Congress for approval

executive orders require ratification by the Senate

AP GOV Chapter 12

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This quiz covers the executive branch of the United States government, specifically focusing on presidential powers, roles, and constitutional processes. Designed for 11th-12th grade students in an Advanced Placement Government course, the assessment evaluates understanding of complex governmental structures including presidential succession, impeachment procedures, executive offices, and the various roles the president fulfills. Students need comprehensive knowledge of constitutional amendments (particularly the 22nd and 25th), the legislative process, executive branch organization, and the balance of powers between branches of government. The questions require students to distinguish between different presidential roles such as Chief Executive, Commander in Chief, Chief Diplomat, and Crisis Manager, while also understanding institutional concepts like executive orders, presidential coattails, and the functions of organizations within the Executive Office of the President including the NSC, CEA, and OMB. Created by Hayley S, a Social Studies teacher in the US who teaches grades 8-12. This comprehensive assessment serves multiple instructional purposes, from reviewing chapter content to preparing students for AP Government examinations. Teachers can utilize this quiz as a formative assessment tool to gauge student comprehension of executive branch concepts, assign it as homework to reinforce classroom learning, or incorporate it into review sessions before unit tests. The varied question formats, including multiple choice and true/false items, allow students to demonstrate their understanding of both factual knowledge and conceptual relationships within the executive branch. This quiz aligns with AP Government and Politics standards focusing on the institutions of national government, particularly those addressing the presidency, executive power, and the constitutional framework governing executive authority.

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What Amendment states that the president nominates a new vice president, who assumes the office when both houses of Congress approve the nomination by majority vote?

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What Amendment allows the president to stay in office for up to 2 consecutive terms?

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who succeeds the vice president?

the president

the president pro tempore of the Senate

the Speaker of the House

a cabinet member

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who succeeds the Speaker of the House?

the president

the president pro tempore of the Senate

the vice president

a cabinet member

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Impeachable behavior is always a crime

false

true

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Policy disagreements are grounds for impeachment

false

true

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How much of a vote calls for an impeachment in the House decision?

2/3

3/4

majority

minimum

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AP GOV Chapter 12

What Amendment states that the president nominates a new vice president, who assumes the office when both houses of Congress approve the nomination by majority vote?

What Amendment allows the president to stay in office for up to 2 consecutive terms?

Who succeeds the vice president?

Who succeeds the Speaker of the House?

Impeachable behavior is always a crime

Policy disagreements are grounds for impeachment

How much of a vote calls for an impeachment in the House decision?

How much of a vote calls for a conviction in the Senate decision?

Only the president can be impeached

Who holds the trial for the conviction?

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