Jeopardy--President & Bureaucracy
Hail to the
Chief
AP Government Jeopardy –
Presidency and Bureaucracy
Prez
Powers
Look in the
Cabinet
…
Or the
Bureau
Policy & the Exec
He’s Not
Alone
Mis-cellany
Final Jeopardy! Question
The Presidency & Bureaucracy
Article II
Article that creates the executive branch, headed by the president, and defines his/her powers and duties
Hail to the
Chief 100
Four years
Length of a president’s term
Hail to the
Chief 200
22 nd Amendment (1951)
Limited presidents to two terms (a maximum of 10 years)
Hail to the
Chief 300
Pardon
Power to release those convicted of federal crimes; though normally done after conviction,
President Ford granted a
“blanket” one for Nixon before he was charged
Hail to the
Chief 400
Executive privilege
Right of the president to withhold private communications from
Congress or to refuse to testify
Hail to the
Chief 500
Executive agreement
Made with another head of state; does not require approval from the Senate, and may not be binding on future presidents
Prez Powers
100
Executive order
The president directing an agency to carry out policies (or existing laws); may be done to bypass Congress
Prez Powers
200
Commander-in-chief
Presidential power to conduct military operations or call out the national guard or military to preserve domestic order
Prez Powers
300
Informal Presidential powers
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
Prez Powers
400
Presidential Veto
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
Prez Powers
500
Department of State (1789)
Implements foreign policy, manages foreign aid, communicates with foreign governments, represents the U.S. abroad and in international organizations
Look in the
Cabinet…
100
Department of Treasury
(1789)
Collects taxes, pays bills, mints coins and prints money, manages federal debt; includes the IRS
Look in the
Cabinet…
200
Department of Justice
(1870)
Enforces federal laws, representing the U.S. in court, operates federal prisons, investigates and prosecutes crimes; includes FBI, DEA, and
ATF
Look in the
Cabinet…
300
Department of Health &
Human Services (1953)
Administers
Medicare/Medicaid, manages public health programs, enforces food and drug laws; gets the largest part of the budget “pie”
Look in the
Cabinet…
400
Department of Homeland
Security (2002)
Works to prevent terrorist attacks, manages disaster response programs, and enforces border security; includes
Coast Guard, FEMA
Look in the
Cabinet…
500
Patronage/Spoils system
Practice 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 System
Ensures 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 Agencies
Agencies outside the department structure that generally report directly to the President
Ex: 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 Corporations
Independent business-like agencies created by
Congress; charge for services and make money
Ex: Amtrak, USPS, TVA
Or the
Bureau 500
Impoundment
Refusal 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
Exec
100
War Powers Act
Presidents are limited in their ability to fight undeclared wars, and must obtain a resolution from
Congress for continuing combat overseas
Policy & the
Exec
200
U.S. v. Nixon (1974)
Supreme Court ruled that executive privilege did not extend to judicial demands for evidence in a criminal trial
Policy & the
Exec
300
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
Policy & the
Exec
400
Hatch Act
Prohibits 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
Policy & the
Exec
500
One vote per state
If 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
Bureaucracy
All 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
He’s Not
Alone 200
Cabinet
Advisory body consisting primarily of department heads, though the
President can choose other key advisors and officials; no official powers
He’s Not
Alone 300
National Security Council
Principle 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
He’s Not
Alone 400
Office of Management and
Budget
Assists the President in the creation of his budget proposals
He’s Not
Alone 500
Line item veto
The president can reject a part of a bill while approving the rest
Declared unconstitutional by the Supreme Court
Mis-cell-any
100
Iron triangle
Alliances 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 veto
Refusing to sign a bill into law, allowing it to “die” if
Congress adjourns within ten days
Mis-cell-any
500
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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
