AP Government Jeopardy – Presidency and Bureaucracy

Hail to the

Chief

Prez Powers

Look in the

Cabinet…

Or the Bureau

Policy & the Exec

He’s Not Alone

Mis-cell-any

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AP Government Jeopardy – Presidency and Bureaucracy

Final Jeopardy! QuestionThe Presidency & Bureaucracy

Impeachment

Article that creates the executive branch,

headed by the president, and defines his/her powers and duties

Article II

Hail to the Chief 100

Length of a president’s term

Four years


Limited presidents to two terms (a maximum

of 10 years)

22nd Amendment (1951)


PardonPower to release those convicted of federal

crimes; though normally done after

conviction, President Ford granted a

“blanket” one for Nixon before he was charged


Right of the president to withhold private

communications from Congress or to refuse to

testify

Executive privilege


Made with another head of state; does not

require approval from the Senate, and may not

be binding on future presidents

Executive agreement

Prez Powers 100

The president directing an agency to carry out policies (or existing

laws); may be done to bypass Congress

Executive order

Prez Powers 200

Presidential power to conduct military

operations or call out the national guard or military to preserve

domestic order

Commander-in-chief

Prez Powers 300

Though many of his/her powers are listed in the Constitution, some –

like the use of the “bully pulpit” or

leadership of his/her political party – are

these

Informal Presidential powers

Prez Powers 400

When the president refuses to accept a law

passed by Congress; bill can only then become law if a 2/3 majority of

both houses approve

Presidential Veto

Prez Powers 500

Implements foreign policy, manages foreign aid, communicates with foreign governments,

represents the U.S. abroad and in international organizations

Department of State (1789)

Look in the Cabinet… 100

Collects taxes, pays bills, mints coins and

prints money, manages federal debt; includes

the IRS

Department of Treasury (1789)


Enforces federal laws, representing the U.S. in court, operates federal

prisons, investigates and prosecutes crimes;

includes FBI, DEA, and ATF

Department of Justice (1870)


Administers Medicare/Medicaid,

manages public health programs, enforces food and drug laws; gets the

largest part of the budget “pie”

Department of Health & Human Services (1953)


Works to prevent terrorist attacks, manages

disaster response programs, and enforces

border security; includes Coast Guard, FEMA

Department of Homeland Security (2002)


Patronage/Spoils systemPractice of giving

government jobs as rewards to political

supporters; though a merit system now exists for most federal jobs, top

government officials are still appointed

Or the Bureau 100

Civil Service SystemEnsures that federal

workers are hired and promoted based on merit, not politics; administered by the Office of Personnel

Management (an independent agency)

Or the Bureau 200

Independent AgenciesAgencies outside the

department structure that generally report directly to

the PresidentEx: CIA, NASA, EPA,

Social Security Administration

Or the Bureau 300

Independent Regulatory Commissions

Independent agencies of the executive branch not

under presidential control; perform a regulatory

mission

Or the Bureau 400

Government CorporationsIndependent business-like

agencies created by Congress; charge for

services and make moneyEx: Amtrak, USPS, TVA

Or the Bureau 500

ImpoundmentRefusal of the President to spend money appropriated by Congress; since 1974, he/she may only do so if approved by Congress (otherwise he/she must

spend all money appropriated)

Policy & the Exec100

War Powers ActPresidents are limited in

their ability to fight undeclared wars, and must

obtain a resolution from Congress for continuing

combat overseas


U.S. v. Nixon (1974)Supreme Court ruled that

executive privilege did not extend to judicial demands for evidence in a criminal

trial


Twenty-Fifth Amendment (1967)

Clarified presidential succession and provided

procedures for eventuality that president is not dead but is unable to perform

his/her duties


Hatch ActProhibits federal

employees from engaging in partisan political

activities while on duty; also prohibited from

running for federal office or seeking funding even

while off duty


One vote per stateIf no candidate has a

majority in the Electoral College, the President is

chosen by the House from the top three candidates. How are votes allotted?

He’s Not Alone 100

BureaucracyAll departments, agencies,

and offices of the executive branch (2.8 million employees);

responsible for carrying out the day-to-day tasks of

the U.S. government


CabinetAdvisory body consisting primarily of department

heads, though the President can choose other key advisors and officials;

no official powers


National Security CouncilPrinciple forum for

creating and coordinating national security policy; includes President, VP,

Sec of Defense, national security advisor, chair of Joint Chiefs, Director of

National Intelligence


Office of Management and Budget

Assists the President in the creation of his budget

proposals


Line item vetoThe president can reject a part of a bill while approving the

restDeclared unconstitutional by

the Supreme Court

Mis-cell-any100

Iron triangleAlliances between staffs

of interest groups, congressional committees,

and executive agencies due to a common goal;

allows interest groups to exert powerful influence

on public policy

Mis-cell-any 200

Executive checks on the Judicial Branch

Nominating federal judges, granting pardons, reprieves and amnesty,

choosing whether to enforce court decisions

Mis-cell-any 300

Executive checks on the Legislative Branch

Veto powers, deciding how (and whether) to

enforce laws

Mis-cell-any 400

Pocket vetoRefusing to sign a bill into law, allowing it to “die” if Congress adjourns within

ten days

Mis-cell-any 500

• What are the grounds for impeaching a President?• What is the process

(including majorities needed)?

FINAL JEOPARDY

• Grounds = treason, bribery, or “high crimes and misdemeanors” (left

intentionally vague, so it is left to Congress to interpret)

• Process = House brings charges (simple majority vote) and Senate tries (2/3

majority needed for removal)

FINAL JEOPARDY

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