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What are the Official roles that the president fills?

chief executive, chief administrator, commander in chief, foreign policy leader, chief agenda setter

Chief executive

another title for the president, who holds the executive's power to run government programs and implement laws that are passed by Congress

Chief administrator

Representative of the Nation.
Runs and directs the 2-7 million government officials with a budget of $2.5 trillion a year.
Annually meets with the VP, secretaries of Defence, state and security. and Joint Chief of Staff.

Commander in chief

another title for president, who serves as commander of the nation's military forces

Foreign policy leader

of the United States is the way in which it interacts with foreign nations and sets standards of interaction for its organizations, corporations and individual citizens.

Chief agenda setter

in a government is the senior elected executive official, explains The Public Policy Cycle. In terms of the national policy agenda, the president is the chief agenda setter. For state policy initiatives, the state governor acts as the chief agenda setter. the president delivers the State of the Union Address and proposes a budget to Congress in his/her role

What are the Unofficial roles that the president fills?

chief of state, party leader, chief citizen

Chief of state

another title for the president, takes on the role of the symbolic figurehead of the United States; also known as the head of state.

Party leader

is the most powerful official within a political party. The leader speaks to their designated political party, while acting as the party representatives. The party leader is typically responsible for managing the party's relationship with the general public.

Chief citizen

5th role; Represent (the interests) of all ppl. "the representitative of all the people"

How are electors' votes determined today?

Each State is allocated a number of Electors equal to the number of its U.S. Senators (always 2) plus the number of its U.S. Representatives (which may change each decade according to the size of each State's population as determined in the Census)

Foreign Policy

a nation's plans and procedures for leading with other countries.

Commander in Chief

The president's title as head of the nation's military.

Diplomacy

The art of negotiating with foreign governments.

Succession

The process that determines the order of who serves after the president.

Qualifications

be a native-born U.S. citizen, be at least 35 years of age, have been a U.S. resident for at least 14 years

advantages of electoral college

give smaller states a voice in the election

Why is popular vote to choose the president bad

because then the campaign will only be chosen by the top 8 populated states

How do you get to the minimum number of electoral votes to win the presidency

if the majority (over half) of electoral voters in a state favor one party, then all the votes go to that party
48 states are like this
the other 2 (break up the votes equally)

How many votes do you need to win the presidency?

minimum of 270 votes

the minimum number of electoral votes a state can have

3

How does electoral college work

number of house of reps and the senate added together
add 3 for the district of columbia (Washington D.C)
538

Electoral College

we vote for the people who vote for the president

Executive branch examples

Cabinet ++THERE ARE 15 positions++
Vice President
President
CIA
FBI
Joint Cheif of Staff (head of military)
Foreign Affairs (secretary of state)
Embassy ++Ambassadors++
FDA
CDC
Social Security Administration

Executive orders

As chief executive, a president has the power to issue an ........., or a formal refulation instructing executive branch officials on how to carry out their jobs.

Reprieve

The president has the power to grant a ........, which postpones the carrying out or a reduces the length of a jail sentence

Pardon

The president can also ........, a convicted criminal, which releases him or her from having to fulfill a sentence

Amnesty

In addition, the president can offer .........., which grants a group of offenders a general pardon for offenses committed

Executive orders

formal signed statements from the president that instructs or guides executive officials and have the force of law

Executive privilege

the power that allows a president to refuse to release information to congress or a court

Diplomatic recognition

the presidential power to formally recognize the foreign government

Commute

to reduce a person's sentences

Examples of the executive powers

(1) to sign or veto legislation
(2) to command the armed forces
(3) ask for written opinion of his or her cabinet
(4) covence or adjourn her cabinet
(5) grant reprieves and pardons
(6) receive ambassadors

(1) executive order
(2) appointment power
(3) removal power

Examples of the diplomatic powers

(1) to make treaties (consent of senate)
(2) executive agreements (consent of senate)
(3) power of recognition ("person NON Grata")

Examples of the military powers

ex.) gulf of Tonkin resolution 1964
Ex.) Rasul v. bush, Hamdan V. Rums field

derives power to direct a military after congress declares war

Examples of the legislative powers

(1) recommend legislature
(2) sign or veto a bill
(3) call congress into a special session

Examples of the judicial powers

(1) reprieve (postpone federal sentence)
(2) commutation (reduce, federal sentence)
(3) pardon (legal forgiveness of a federal crime)

Examples of the informal powers

(1) setting and enacting a legislative agenda
(2) executive orders
(3) sending troops out without declaration of war
(4) conducting foreign policy

What are the 3 duties of a Vice President?

1) presiding over the Senate
2) opening and counting the electoral votes in presidential elections
3) serving as president if the president cannot do the job
9 presidents have performed that last duty
12th amendment +++++++++++++=*******
a VP candidate can help balance the ticket -- bring in votes from a certain political group or particular geographical areas that the presidential candidate cannot get on his or her own.

Council of Economic Advisors (CEA)

"I was created by Congress in 1946 to provide the president with expert economic analysis."

Executive Office of the President (EOP)

"I am the collection of separate offices that help the president formulate policy, including the National Security Council and the Office of Budget and Management."

Chief of Staff

"I am the person who manages the White House Office, and i often serve as a key adviser to the president on matters of personal strategy."

Office of management and budget (OMB)

"I am the office that helps develop the federal budget and oversees its execution by the agencies of the executive branch."

National Security Council (NSC)

"I am the organization that brings together the top military, foreign affairs, and intelligence officials in the administrations."

White House Office

"I am made up of the president's key personal and political staff."

Administration

the group of people who work for the executive branch under a specific president

Executive Departments

agencies of the federal government responsible for carrying out laws administrating programs, and making regulations in their particular area of responsibility

12th amendment

what amendment required separate ballots for the president and vice president?

16 official cabinets positions including the vice president

How many cabinet members are there today?

What is the function of the cabinet? +++

a)advice the President b) Administrative Head of one of the Executive Departments

Executive office of the president (EOP)

It is a number of offices in the executive branch that manages the executive programs and agencies.

Federal Bureaucracy

is any organization, either in government or the private sector, having the following features: a clear formal structure, a division of labor, and a set of rules and procedures by which it operates. CONTAINS: office of the vice president, EOP, Independent agencies

Civil Service

the group of nonmilitary government workers who carry out the work of the federal government

Spoils System

the practice of awarding people who supported the president's policies or the president election campaign

What are the three types of independent agencies within the federal bureaucracy? Give an example of each type

(1) independent executive agencies (EX.)-the Environment Protection Agency works to safeguard the environment, which EPA worker demonstrates by collecting water samples NASA Peace Corps
(2) Independent regulatory commissions (EX.)- Nuclear Regulatory commission is responsible for regulating all nuclear facilities and materials
(3) government corporations (EX.)- Amtrak provides passenger rail service to all areas of the continental United States

What is the benefit to having bureaucrats who are career employees who stay in their jobs when presidential administrations change?

By having so many career employees, the bureaucracy is able to build expertise so it can implement legislation and executive orders.

Which agencies manage today's civil service and what legislation created them?

OPM office of Personnel Mangement
Federal labor relations authority
U.S. Merit systems protection board-protects civil service executive branch

Department of Homeland Security

to prevent terrorist attacks
identify and assess threats to the safety of the US
coordinate the national response to and lead recovery efforts after acts of terrorism, ((((natural disasters)))), and other emergencies
work to prevent possible attacks to the US

Department of Commerce

to promote international trade
ensure effective use of American technological and scientific resources by US citizens
assist states, groups, and indiciduals through exonomic analysis

Department of Health and Human Services

to monitor and prevent disease outbreaks
conduct and fund health-related research: responsible for food and drug safety
monitor and prevent disease outbreaks
provide health to low-income citizens (MEDICAID) and senior citizens (MEDICARE)

Department of Defense

to provide military forces
provide domestic security
deliver humanitarian aid and disaster relief and provide peacekeeping forces

Department of Agriculture

to keep food safe for the consumer
work to end hunger and improve heath in the US
protect farmland by promoting sustainable development

Department of the Treasury

to print U.S. currency
manage federal finances and supervise national banks
collect money due to the US and pay the bills of the US
develop domestic And international financial policy

Department of State

to help advance the global interests of the United States
coordinate and provide support for American international activities
protect and assist U.S. Citizens

(FOREIGN RELATIONS PROTECTION FOR CITIZENS)

Department of Labor

to improve working conditions and set standards for wages
protect ((((retirement)))) and health care benefits
protect employees from discrimination

Bipartisan

includes members from both political parties

Independent Regulatory Commissions+++++++++

Established to regulate some aspect of the economy
NASA

Independent Executive Agencies

set up to oversee and manage a specific aspect of the federal government

Government Corporations

organized and run like businesses but owned by the federal government

bureaucrats

the administrators and skilled, expert works who carry out many specific tasks of the federal bureaucracy -- are career employees

independent agencies

federal bureaucracy includes about 140 ....... government agencies that operate separately from the executive departments

Income tax+++++++

congress the power to levy an ..... ...... which is a tax on a person's or corporation's income

16th amendment

Progressive tax++++

the income tax is a .............. ........ a tax whose rates increase as the amount that is subject to taxation increases

Payroll tax+++++++

which makes up about 34 percent of federal revenues, is money that is withheld from a person's paycheck by his oor her employer

Regressive tax++++++++

the payroll tax is a ........ ......... or a tax that has a greater impact on lower income earners than on upper-income earners
SOCIAL SECURITY

Proportional tax++++++=

Medicare tax is a ....... ....... or a tax that is applied at the same rate against all income

Federal debt

total sum of money that the federal government has borrowed and not yet repaid is known as the ..... ........

Mandatory spending

"the 1st type of federal spending" is spending required by laws and not subject to the annual budget process

Discretionary spending

"the 2nd type of federal spending" is spending subject to the annual budget process

Fiscal Policy

by creating the federal budget and tax laws, Congress and the president are making a ...... ..... for the U.S.

Monetary Policy

when the government alters the amount of money in circulation and the interest rates at which money is borrowe , it is creating a ......... ...... for the U.S.

Essay ?s
2 cabinets to get rid of
Department of Interior
Department . .............. (defense) (urban development + housing)
3 important advisors to the president (chief of staff)...........Why the electoral college was created??????
Which one of these does not allow someone to be president

what is one thing that stands out president
3 qualifications
known all the cabinets

social security
97 thousand what is the other tax they pay

If he send troops? commander in chief

Natural Disaster Zombie apolipice ---- Department of Defense

...

Department of Interior

protect the nation's resources-both natural and cultural
manage resource use
provide recreation opportunities

Department of Justice

represent the US in the Supreme court and other courts
control federal law enforcement
manage the legal affaires of the US

Department of Housing and Urban Development

work to increase access to affordable housing
ensure fair housing laws are followed assist in developing public-housing programs for low-income citizens

Department of Transportation

form national transportation policy and oversee safety of air and rail travel
assist states in building new highway systems
develop programs for improvement of public transportation systems

Department of Energy

promote reliable, clean, and affordable energy sources and assist in environmental protection
develop nuclear weapons and energy technologies
ensure the safety of the nation's nuclear weapons
promote scientific discovery and improve the quality of life through technological innovations

Department of Education +++++

establish policies for federal financial aid for educational purposes
collect data and research on American schools
focus national attention on major educational issues
enforce laws that ban discrimination in educational programs that receive federal funding

Department of Veterans Affairs

assist disabled veterans
Help veterans returning from military service transition back into civilian life
honor veterans in life and memorialize them in death

OSHA

Occupational Safety and Health Administration

Bond

is a financial instrument by which a borrower agrees to pay back borrowed money, plus interest, at a future date.

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What is the benefit to having bureaucrats who are career employees?

What is the benefit to having bureaucrats who are career employees who stay in their jobs when presidential administrations change? By having so many career employees, the bureaucracy is able to build expertise so it can implement legislation and executive orders.

What is an advantage that bureaucrats in the federal government have over the president in the policymaking process?

Bureaucrats have one primary advantage over the President in the policy-making process: They usually have a continuity of service in the Executive branch that the President doesn't have.

What is one benefit of bureaucracies in the government quizlet?

What is one benefit of bureaucracy? Specialists control a special area to ensure the job is done correctly.

How does the bureaucracy help the president?

1) the bureaucracy initiates ideas for legislative programs. 2) Administrative agencies develop public policy in the process of implementing it. Through rule making, administrative agencies decide how the law will operate in practice. 3) Agencies are charged with delivery of services.