To Review or Not to Review That is the Question! The Presidency, Bureaucracy, and the Supreme Court

This department is responsible for protecting American workers Department of Labor Department of Labor

How can the Vice President assume the office of the President? If the office of the President is vacated due to death, resignation, or removal. If the office of the President is vacated due to death, resignation, or removal. In the case of a presidential disability (unconscious, hospitalization under anesthesia, traumatic injury, etc.) The President must inform Congress in writing “that he is unable to discharge the powers and duties of his office” In the case of a presidential disability (unconscious, hospitalization under anesthesia, traumatic injury, etc.) The President must inform Congress in writing “that he is unable to discharge the powers and duties of his office” The Vice President and a majority of the members of the cabinet inform Congress in writing that the President is so incapacitated. The Vice President and a majority of the members of the cabinet inform Congress in writing that the President is so incapacitated. Bonus Question: After the Vice President who is next in the line of succession? Bonus Question: After the Vice President who is next in the line of succession? Speaker of the House Speaker of the House

This department is responsible for protecting the countries natural environment and wildlife. Department of Interior Department of Interior

In this role, the President is responsible for leading all of the armed forces of the United States. Commander in Chief Commander in Chief

This department is responsible for coining money and collecting income taxes. Treasury Department Treasury Department

This department provides civilian oversight of the American armed forces. Department of Defense Department of Defense

Name the roles of the President Chief of State Chief of State Chief Executive Chief Executive Chief Administrator Chief Administrator Chief Diplomat Chief Diplomat Chief Legislator Chief Legislator Commander in Chief Commander in Chief Chief of the Party Chief of the Party Chief Citizen Chief Citizen

What is the Spoils System, and what President is considered the “father” of the spoils system? Practice of giving bureaucratic office positions and other favors to friends and political supporters. Practice of giving bureaucratic office positions and other favors to friends and political supporters. Andrew Jackson Andrew Jackson

Under the Merit System, what was specifically was the basis for hiring and promotion? “Practical” and “competitive” examinations given by the Civil Service Commission. “Practical” and “competitive” examinations given by the Civil Service Commission. Bonus Question! What was the name of the Act that established the Merit System? Bonus Question! What was the name of the Act that established the Merit System? The Pendleton Act of 1883 The Pendleton Act of 1883

Is an Executive Order one of the Presidential powers specifically stated in the Constitution? NO! NO! The power to issue an Executive Order is implied within the Constitution and certain acts of Congress The power to issue an Executive Order is implied within the Constitution and certain acts of Congress

Who presides over the Senate? The Vice President The Vice President

What is the Supreme Law of the Land? The United States Constitution The United States Constitution

In this role, the President is responsible to executing and enforcing laws passed by Congress. Chief Executive Chief Executive

In this role, the President is responsible for leading the nation’s 3+ million civil service employees Chief Administrator Chief Administrator

In this role, the President shapes the congressional agenda – initiating, suggesting, requesting, and insisting that Congress enact certain laws Chief Legislator Chief Legislator

What are the informal qualifications for the Presidency Politically experienced – (former governors, senators, etc.) Politically experienced – (former governors, senators, etc.) White, male, protestant White, male, protestant Politically Moderate Politically Moderate

In this role, the president acts as the ceremonial head of the government of the United States, the symbol of all the people of the nation. Chief of State Chief of State

In this role, the President is the acknowledged head of his elected party. Chief of Party Chief of Party

This department is responsible for all foreign affairs, and it’s leader assists the president in negotiating treaties. Department of State (Secretary of State) Department of State (Secretary of State)

This department is responsible for enforcing the law and defending the interests of the United States according to the law; to ensure public safety against threats foreign and domestic; to provide Federal leadership in preventing and controlling crime. Department of Justice Department of Justice

What are the formal qualifications for the Presidency? Be a natural born citizen Be a natural born citizen Be at least 35 years old Be at least 35 years old Have lived in the United States for at least 14 years. Have lived in the United States for at least 14 years.

This department oversees trade and jobs Department of Commerce Department of Commerce

This Amendment was passed in 1951 to limit the presidential term. 22 nd Amendment 22 nd Amendment Limited a president to two terms Limited a president to two terms Limit a president to a maximum of ten years in office Limit a president to a maximum of ten years in office Was a result of FDR being elected to a fourth term Was a result of FDR being elected to a fourth term

This department is responsible for ensuring a fast, safe, efficient, accessible and convenient roadway and travel system Department of Transportation Department of Transportation

Can a law be passed that is in violation of the Constitution? Yes, however the Supreme Court can use its power of judicial review to review and declare the law unconstitutional. Yes, however the Supreme Court can use its power of judicial review to review and declare the law unconstitutional.

How many Judicial Circuits are there in the United States? Twelve Twelve

What are the different ways that potential juror’s may be chosen? Lists of voters Lists of voters Roles of tax payers Roles of tax payers Driver’s License Holders Driver’s License Holders Social Security Numbers Social Security Numbers Mortgage Holders Mortgage Holders

What does precedent mean in reference to court cases? It is a previous judicial decision on a case that has similar legal principles or facts to the case currently under consideration. It is a previous judicial decision on a case that has similar legal principles or facts to the case currently under consideration.

If a judge is said to be a strict constructionist what does that mean? Strict constructionism is a philosophy of judicial interpretation that holds to the meanings of words and phrases as used when they were written down used to interpret the constitution should be interpreted literally. Strict constructionism is a philosophy of judicial interpretation that holds to the meanings of words and phrases as used when they were written down used to interpret the constitution should be interpreted literally.

True or False – When the Supreme Court exercises Judicial Restraint it believes the Court should use its power to alter its direction in the Congress or States. False. When the Court is exercising Judicial Restraint it believes that the Court should rarely use its power of judicial review and only if a law is unconstitutional. False. When the Court is exercising Judicial Restraint it believes that the Court should rarely use its power of judicial review and only if a law is unconstitutional. The description in the question is Judicial Activist Court. The description in the question is Judicial Activist Court.

What is the term of office for a federal judge? Life! – Until they Resign, Retire, or Die! Life! – Until they Resign, Retire, or Die! Bonus Question – If a federal judge holds office for life “during good behavior,” can they ever be removed? Bonus Question – If a federal judge holds office for life “during good behavior,” can they ever be removed? Yes, through Impeachment Yes, through Impeachment

Can a juror take notes during a trial? No, however, they will receive information on specific points of law that pertain to the case that they are hearing from the judge. No, however, they will receive information on specific points of law that pertain to the case that they are hearing from the judge.