Domestic Presidential Powers
This group must give “advice and consent” before presidential appointments become official.
What is the Senate
The president serves in this role as the supreme authority over the Armed Forces.
What is Commander in Chief
In this role, the president acts as the symbolic head of the nation and represents the United States at official events.
What is Chief of State
A president must be at least this age to serve in office.
What is 35 years old
A legislature consisting of two houses, created as a compromise between the New Jersey and Virginia Plans
What is a bicameral legislature
This presidential power allows the temporary delay of a punishment or sentence.
What is a reprieve?
This formal agreement between nations requires approval from two-thirds of the Senate.
What is a treaty
When the president directs and enforces federal laws, they are acting in this role.
What is Chief Executive
This amendment limits presidents to two elected terms.
What is the 22nd Amendment
This clause, found in Article I, Section 8, is the foundation for all "implied powers."
What is the Necessary and Proper Clause
The president may remove most appointed officials except for
Federal Judges
Unlike treaties, these agreements between the president and foreign leaders do not require Senate approval.
What are executive agreements
In this presidential role, the president is expected to model civic responsibility, demonstrate good citizenship, and serve as an example for the American people.
What is Chief Citizen
This president broke the two-term tradition by being elected four times.
Who is Franklin D. Roosevelt
This is the formal procedure used to end a filibuster, requiring 60 votes
What does Article II, Section 2, Clause 1 grant the President
"Grant Reprieves and Pardons"
Under the War Powers Resolution, the president must notify Congress within this number of hours before deploying troops
What is 48 hours
In this role, the president proposes legislation and works with Congress to shape public policy.
What is Chief Legislator
Sections 3 and 4 of this amendment outline procedures for presidential disability.
What is the 25th Amendment
What do we call a party member who helps organize votes and party members is known as what
What is a whip
This presidential power refers to mercy shown to someone convicted of a federal crime and includes pardons and reprieves.
What is clemency
Under the War Powers Resolution of 1973, troops must be withdrawn within this timeframe unless Congress declares war or authorizes the action.
What is 60–90 days
In this role, the president negotiates treaties and meets with foreign leaders on behalf of the nation.
What is Chief Diplomat
Under the 25th Amendment, these two groups can declare the president unable to perform their duties if they submit written notice to Congress.
Who are the Vice President and the Cabinet
The 1819 Supreme Court Case that formally defined the scope of the "Necessary and Proper" clause
What is McCulloch v. Maryland