POLS 2302 Collins Lamar University
Exam 3
Impeachment Process - CORRECT ANSWER-2 Steps. 1.) Investigation and
articles of impeachment with majority vote. 2.)Trial in Senate, must find guilty of
High Crimes and Misdemeanors. need SuperMajority 67/100. Need bi-partisan
support. Chief Justice of Supreme Ct. oversees trial.
Expressed/Enumerated powers of president - CORRECT ANSWER-Constitution
explicitly assigns the president the power to sign or veto legislation, command
the armed forces, ask for the written opinion of their Cabinet, convene or adjourn
Congress, grant reprieves and pardons, and receive ambassadors.
Inherent Powers of the President - CORRECT ANSWER-Powers claimed by a
President that are not expressed in the Constitution, but are inferred from it
list of inherent powers - CORRECT ANSWER-Power to Declare War Military
Affairs(order missions)Domestic Emergencies
Cabinet - CORRECT ANSWER-Advisory council for the president consisting of
the heads of the executive departments, the vice president, and a few other
officials selected by the president.
executive privilege - CORRECT ANSWER-An implied presidential power that
allows the president to refuse to disclose information regarding confidential
conversations or national security to Congress or the judiciary.
United States v. Nixon (1974) - CORRECT ANSWER-The 1974 case in which the
Supreme Court unanimously held that the doctrine of executive privledge was
implicit in the Constitution but could not be extended to protect documents
relevant to criminal prosecutions. Ruled that there is no constitutional guarantee
of unqualified executive privilege
Executive orders (EO) - CORRECT ANSWER-a rule or order issued by the
president to an executive branch of the government and having the force of law.
Korematsu v. United States - CORRECT ANSWER-1944 Supreme Court case
where the Supreme Court upheld the order providing for the relocation of
Japanese Americans. It was not until 1988 that Congress formally apologized and
agreed to pay $20,000 to each survivor.
, Executive agreements - CORRECT ANSWER-an international agreement, usually
regarding routine administrative matters not warranting a formal treaty, made by
the executive branch of the US government without ratification by the Senate.
Original process of becoming VP - CORRECT ANSWER-The original system for
electing presidents provided that the candidate receiving a majority of Electoral
College votes would become president, while the runner-up would become vice
president.
12th Amendment - CORRECT ANSWER-Brought about by the Jefferson/Burr tie,
stated that presidential and vice-presidential nominees would run on the same
party ticket. Before that time, all of the candidates ran against each other, with the
winner becoming president and second-place becoming vice-president.
Role of the VP - CORRECT ANSWER-The only duty the U.S. Constitution assigns
the Vice President is to act as presiding officer of the Senate. But the Vice
President also serves as ceremonial assistant to the President and is an
important part of the President's administration.
25 th Amendment - CORRECT ANSWER-Whenever there is a vacancy in the office
of the Vice President, the President shall nominate a Vice President who shall
take office upon confirmation by a majority vote of both Houses of Congress.
bully pulpit/going public - CORRECT ANSWER-Going public is a tactic when the
President goes into public and announces his policy to the people.
"The President often goes public in order to influence Congress by using the
opinions of the people."
Bureaucracy/Bureaucrats - CORRECT ANSWER-a system in which most of the
important decisions are made by state officials rather than by elected
representatives.
Establishing the Bureaucracy - CORRECT ANSWER-****
What Department Oversees foreign Policy - CORRECT ANSWER-Dept of State
WHat is the head of a department called - CORRECT ANSWER-Secretary
What department oversees the printing of money and collecting of Taxes -
CORRECT ANSWER-Dept of the Treasury
What is the head of the Dept of the Treasury called? - CORRECT ANSWER-
Inspector General
Who is the Secretary of State? - CORRECT ANSWER-Mike Pompeo
Exam 3
Impeachment Process - CORRECT ANSWER-2 Steps. 1.) Investigation and
articles of impeachment with majority vote. 2.)Trial in Senate, must find guilty of
High Crimes and Misdemeanors. need SuperMajority 67/100. Need bi-partisan
support. Chief Justice of Supreme Ct. oversees trial.
Expressed/Enumerated powers of president - CORRECT ANSWER-Constitution
explicitly assigns the president the power to sign or veto legislation, command
the armed forces, ask for the written opinion of their Cabinet, convene or adjourn
Congress, grant reprieves and pardons, and receive ambassadors.
Inherent Powers of the President - CORRECT ANSWER-Powers claimed by a
President that are not expressed in the Constitution, but are inferred from it
list of inherent powers - CORRECT ANSWER-Power to Declare War Military
Affairs(order missions)Domestic Emergencies
Cabinet - CORRECT ANSWER-Advisory council for the president consisting of
the heads of the executive departments, the vice president, and a few other
officials selected by the president.
executive privilege - CORRECT ANSWER-An implied presidential power that
allows the president to refuse to disclose information regarding confidential
conversations or national security to Congress or the judiciary.
United States v. Nixon (1974) - CORRECT ANSWER-The 1974 case in which the
Supreme Court unanimously held that the doctrine of executive privledge was
implicit in the Constitution but could not be extended to protect documents
relevant to criminal prosecutions. Ruled that there is no constitutional guarantee
of unqualified executive privilege
Executive orders (EO) - CORRECT ANSWER-a rule or order issued by the
president to an executive branch of the government and having the force of law.
Korematsu v. United States - CORRECT ANSWER-1944 Supreme Court case
where the Supreme Court upheld the order providing for the relocation of
Japanese Americans. It was not until 1988 that Congress formally apologized and
agreed to pay $20,000 to each survivor.
, Executive agreements - CORRECT ANSWER-an international agreement, usually
regarding routine administrative matters not warranting a formal treaty, made by
the executive branch of the US government without ratification by the Senate.
Original process of becoming VP - CORRECT ANSWER-The original system for
electing presidents provided that the candidate receiving a majority of Electoral
College votes would become president, while the runner-up would become vice
president.
12th Amendment - CORRECT ANSWER-Brought about by the Jefferson/Burr tie,
stated that presidential and vice-presidential nominees would run on the same
party ticket. Before that time, all of the candidates ran against each other, with the
winner becoming president and second-place becoming vice-president.
Role of the VP - CORRECT ANSWER-The only duty the U.S. Constitution assigns
the Vice President is to act as presiding officer of the Senate. But the Vice
President also serves as ceremonial assistant to the President and is an
important part of the President's administration.
25 th Amendment - CORRECT ANSWER-Whenever there is a vacancy in the office
of the Vice President, the President shall nominate a Vice President who shall
take office upon confirmation by a majority vote of both Houses of Congress.
bully pulpit/going public - CORRECT ANSWER-Going public is a tactic when the
President goes into public and announces his policy to the people.
"The President often goes public in order to influence Congress by using the
opinions of the people."
Bureaucracy/Bureaucrats - CORRECT ANSWER-a system in which most of the
important decisions are made by state officials rather than by elected
representatives.
Establishing the Bureaucracy - CORRECT ANSWER-****
What Department Oversees foreign Policy - CORRECT ANSWER-Dept of State
WHat is the head of a department called - CORRECT ANSWER-Secretary
What department oversees the printing of money and collecting of Taxes -
CORRECT ANSWER-Dept of the Treasury
What is the head of the Dept of the Treasury called? - CORRECT ANSWER-
Inspector General
Who is the Secretary of State? - CORRECT ANSWER-Mike Pompeo
