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Pols 110
Presidency
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Social Studies
Undergraduate 1
04/06/2013

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Whig theory of presidency
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can only do things within constitutional authority, restrained and limited office, cannot provide opinion, can only enforce and carryout laws
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Stewardship theory of presidency
Definition
strong, active, limited by laws in constitution and serves the public
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President
Definition
at lease 35
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President
Definition
natural born American on American soil
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President
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reside in U.S. for 14 years prior to running
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Governable
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just because you are eligible and electable does not mean you are...
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Governability
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knowledge of political system and understanding of Washington D.C.
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Active Positive
Definition
someone w/self-esteem, achievement orientated, willing to compromise, flexible, wants results
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Active Negative
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low self-esteem, low confidence, agressive, life is a struggle, rigid, no compromise
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Active Negative
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get power and keep it
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Passive Positive
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low self-esteem, optimistic, seeking approval, need affection, always seeking to please
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Passive Negative
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little effort, feels obligated, withdraw from conflict
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impeachment
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indictment, accusation against president, placing them on trial
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House of Reps
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power to impeach, need majority vote
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Senate
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need 2/3 majority vote in the _____ to remove after impeachment
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Decrease
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Over time your approval rating will ____
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Active Positive
Definition
FDR, Kennedy, Truman, Ford, Carter, Clinton, Obama
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Active Negative
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Wilson, Hoover, Nixon, LBJ
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Passive Positive
Definition
Harding, Taft, Eisenhower, Coolidge, Reagan
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James Stimson
Definition
Created the curvilinear decline and psychological explanation
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"Going public"
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the president bypasses bargaining with Congress and promotes his policies by appealing to the public for support
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honeymoon period
Definition
president's first months in office when everybody is more inclined to support his initiatives
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