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Gobierno

1. The writers of the Constitution sought a strong executive to correct


the weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation, which did not allow for the
effective enforcement of laws, and to avoid the instability caused by direct
participation of the people in decision-making.
2. Three sources of presidential power additional to the Constitution are
the use of implied powers to carry out responsibilities, the ability to respond to
national needs during crises, and popular support reinforced through the media.
3. Congress limits the president's power to override vetoes with a two-
thirds majority, confirm appointments, control the budget, and carry out
impeachment. These actions ensure a system of checks and balances in government.

1. An example of a ceremonial duty the president performs as head of state


is awarding awards and medals, such as the Freedom Award.
2. Congress limited impoundment by passing laws that prevent the
withholding of large sums of money allocated
3. The State of the Union address is important because it presents the
president's legislative agenda and addresses key issues facing the nation.
4. Three provisions of the Employment Act of 1946 are: Annual economic
report by the president to Congress. Creation of the Council of Economic Advisers.
Government responsibility for employment and purchasing power.
5. Chairmen assist party members by giving speeches, attending
fundraisers, and planning election strategies.
6. Most presidents prefer executive agreements because they do not require
Senate approval, making them quicker to implement.
7. The president may use federal troops during peacetime to maintain order
in the event of riots or natural disasters.

1. Presidents can lead by introducing new ideas, as Truman did by


desegregating the military, or by responding to crises and opportunities, as Nixon
did by opening diplomatic relations with China.
2. Six qualities and skills that presidents must have to lead the country
are 1. **Understanding the public**. 2. **Communication skills**. 3. **Sense of
timing**. 4. **Openness to new ideas**. 5. **Capacity for compromise**. 6.
**Political courage**.
3. Reagan was unaware of the activities of his National Security Council
because of his isolation and the limited information he received from his staff.
4. Presidents seek to extend executive privilege to protect
confidentiality and receive candid advice from their advisers.

1. El presidente propone cambios de política durante el deber de entregar


el mensaje del Estado de la Unión al Congreso.
2. The Twenty-second Amendment limits the President of the United States
to two terms in office, or up to ten years if he assumes part of another
president's term.
3. The Constitution lists the following qualifications to be president: be
a natural-born U.S. citizen, be at least 35 years old, and be a U.S. resident for
at least 14 years.
4. If the offices of president and vice president become vacant at the
same time, the order of succession is: the **Speaker of the House**, followed by
the **President pro tempore of the Senate**, and then the **Cabinet Secretaries**
in order of seniority.
5. The responsibilities of a vice president depend on the tasks assigned
to him by the president.

1. The first electors to the Electoral College were chosen by a method


established by state legislatures.
2. The Twenty-second Amendment was added to prevent confusion in elections
by requiring separate votes for president and vice president.
3. The number of electors in the Electoral College is determined by adding
the total members of the House and Senate, plus 3 for the District of Columbia, for
a total of 538 electors.
4. Direct popular vote is objected to because it could eliminate the role
of the states and cause candidates to concentrate only on large cities.
5. The president-elect takes the oath of office at noon on January 20 at
the Capitol in Washington, D.C.

1. Names of candidates for cabinet positions are leaked to the media to


gauge reaction from Congress, interest groups and the public.
2. An "inner cabinet" includes the attorney general and the secretaries of
state, defense and treasury.
3. The president hesitates to discuss top secrets at cabinet meetings due
to the difficulty of keeping secrets with many members involved.

1. The three oldest agencies of the Executive Office of the President are
the Office of Management and Budget, the National Security Council, and the Council
of Economic Advisers.
2. The White House press staff manages relations with reporters, sets up
press conferences, and issues statements for the president.

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