Presidential Powers
Name one way the President can "check" the Legislative Branch (Congress)
- Veto
- Call special sessions
- Propose laws
The President is responsible for the armed forces of the U.S. (army, navy, air force, etc.)
Commander in Chief
Legal forgiveness for a crime
Pardon
Who comes after the President according to the Presidential Succession order?
Vice President
Speaker of the House
President pro tempore of the Senate
Which article of the Constitution creates the Exec Branch?
Article II
What does it mean that the President is the Commander in Chief?
leads the armed forces
This role indicates that the president is the "face of the nation" - he/she must perform ceremonial duties and be a symbol of the country.
A formal agreement between two or more foreign nations, negotiated by the President.
Treaty
Which President is responsible for the Watergate Scandal, leading to a U.S. Supreme Court case about executive privilege?
Nixon
What is the main job of the Executive Branch?
enforce laws
The President can appoint Supreme Court Justices and Cabinet members. Who must approve these appointments before its official?
Senate
"Top law enforcer" - investigate law violations, makes sure laws are properly implemented
Chief Executive
The Constitution gives the President the power to refuse to disclose certain information to Congress or federal courts. What is this called?
Executive Privilege
Which amendment establishes the Presidential Succession Act?
25
What did the 22nd amendment establish?
How many terms could a President serve (before there was no limit)
How can the President "check" the Judicial Branch? (2 ways, name one)
- Appoint justices
- grant pardons
The President manages the entire executive branch, including appointing cabinet members and working alongside various executive departments.
Chief Administrator
A pardon given to a large group of people
Amnesty
What is a responsibility of the Vice President?
- Help to decide questions of presidential disability
- preside over the Senate.
This role leads the White House, mainly the West Wing, and directs all the operations of the Executive Office of the President and is among the most influential presidential aides.
Chief of Staff
What position can the President NOT remove, even if the President has Removal Power?
Supreme Court Justices (federal judges)
President works closely with leaders of foreign nations and is the spokesperson of American foreign policy
Chief Diplomat
When a presidential candidate picks a running mate to strengthen the ticket, what is this called?
Balancing the ticket
What are the 3 requirements to be president?
35, Natural born citizen, Live in the U.S. for 14+ years
House draws up articles, Senate holds trial