Exit Ticket 5.2-4

According to Vice President Thomas Marshall, what is the meaning of his quote: “One ran away to sea; the other was elected Vice President. And nothing was heard of either of them again.”?

• It highlights the adventurous nature of the Vice President’s role.
• It humorously indicates that the role of the Vice President is often overlooked and insignificant.
• It reflects the influence and power held by the Vice President.
• It illustrates the Vice President’s important role in international diplomacy.

Answer explanation

the Vice President’s role was largely ceremonial and often ignored, especially before the office gained more responsibilities in the 20th century. The VP is more informed today about national security, because we now live in a fast paced nuclear age.

What does the U.S. Constitution say about the role of the Vice President?

• The Vice President presides over the House of Representatives and casts tie-breaking votes
• The Vice President presides over the Senate and casts tie-breaking votes.
• The Vice President's primary role is to represent the President internationally.
• The Vice President has no specific duties outlined in the Constitution.

Answer explanation

• Article I, Section 3:

  • The Vice President is the President of the Senate.

  • They do not vote in the Senate except to break a tie.

• Article II, Section 1:

  • Establishes the Vice President as part of the executive branch.

  • Provides that the Vice President succeeds to the presidency if the President dies, resigns, is removed, or is unable to serve (though the original text said the powers “devolve” on the VP clarified later by the 25th Amendment).

What is a common role of the First Lady in modern times?

• Leading the Senate
• Serving as an ambassador for social causes
• Managing the President's campaign
• Developing and implementing public policy in areas like immigration and health care

Answer explanation

like

Nancy Reagan. Anti-drug campaign

(“Just Say No”)

Michelle Obama Childhood obesity

(“Let’s Move!”)

Melania TrumpAnti-bullying campaign

(“Be Best”)

Which U.S. President is most closely associated with the Stewardship Theory? That is a leader who takes proactive steps to address national issues

• Abraham Lincoln
• William Howard Taft
• Franklin D. Roosevelt
• Theodore Roosevelt

Answer explanation

TR believed the President should act as a steward of the people, taking any action necessary for the nation unless explicitly forbidden by law or the Constitution.

FDR took this proactive philosophy and greatly expanded it during the crises of the Great Depression and World War II:

Economic Stewardship (New Deal)

Executive Authority Expansion

What are two powerful checks on the power of the presidency?

• The Supreme Court and the Executive Branch
• The Courts and Congressional Oversight
• The Senate and the President's Cabinet
• State Governors and Mayors

Answer explanation

The Supreme Court and federal courts can strike down presidential actions (executive orders, regulations, or even laws signed by the President) if they are unconstitutional.

The House of Representatives can impeach the President for “high crimes and misdemeanors.”

or override a veto

What is the nature of an executive order?

• An executive order is a suggestion from the President that has no legal impact.
• An executive order is a directive, rule, or regulation that has the effect of law.
• An executive order is a bill passed by Congress.
• An executive order is a state law enacted by a governor.

Answer explanation

An executive order is issued by the President to direct the operations of the federal government. While it is not legislation passed by Congress, it carries the force of law within the executive branch, shaping how agencies enforce existing laws and policies.

Which of the following can revoke or replace an executive order?

• Congress
• A new President
• The Vice President
• State governments

Answer explanation

• A new President can revoke, amend, or replace executive orders issued by a predecessor.

• Congress cannot directly revoke an executive order, but it can pass legislation that overrides or limits its effect.

• The Vice President has no authority to revoke executive orders.

• State governments cannot alter federal executive orders; they only apply within the federal system.

What action did President Eisenhower take with his controversial executive order in 1957?

• He established internment camps for Japanese-Americans.
• He ordered the construction of the Interstate Highway System.
• He dispatched federal troops to Little Rock, Arkansas, to enforce school desegregation.
• He issued an order to lower taxes.

Answer explanation

Why was this controversial:

Federal vs. State Authority: Southern leaders argued Eisenhower was trampling states’ rights by using federal troops to enforce integration.

What is a common justification for the use of executive privilege?

• To protect national security and sensitive information
• To avoid media scrutiny
• To increase the President's approval ratings
• To expedite legislative processes

Answer explanation

Executive privilege is the President’s power to keep certain communications with advisers confidential, especially when disclosure would threaten national security or the effective functioning of the executive branch.

In what circumstances can executive privilege be overruled by the courts?

• When the information is of public interest and necessary for justice
• When the President's approval ratings are low
• When Congress passes a conflicting law
• When the Vice President disagrees with its use

Answer explanation

Nixon discovered this when he was required to disclose the White House tapes, which revealed the Watergate scandal.