Presidential Roles & Constitutional Powers
What powers are expressly granted in the Constitution? (Example: regulation of commerce)
Formal (or enumerated) Powers
The process of removing a president or other officeholder from office is issued by a majority vote in the ____________.
House of Representatives
This term that originates from former President Theodore Roosevelt is known as when a president appeals to the public to pressure other branches of government to support the president's policies, this is known as...
In Alexander Hamiltons document, Federalist No. 70, (also entitled Executive Department Further) he argues for what type of executive?
Unitary Executive
Donald Trump
Presidential Pardon
Name the informal power of the president to issue policy directives that do not require congressional approval
Executive Order
An informal tool used by the president to persuade members of Congress to support the administration's policy initiatives
Bargaining and Persuasion
A collection of offices within the White House Organization designed mainly to provide information and support the president
Executive Office of the President (EOP)
Bully Pulpit
What is the name of the constitutional presidential power to formally reject a bill that has passed both houses of Congress?
Veto
A treaty is an agreement with a foreign government negotiated by the president, and requires a two-thirds vote in the _________
Senate
This person can act as an advisor to the president while also using their influence and visibility to call attention to certain issues in the nation
First Spouse
This branch of government is charged with putting the nation's laws into effect
Executive Branch (Ex. President, VP, or Presidential Cabinet)
Enacted in 1973, this federal law is designed to limit the U.S. president's ability to initiate or escalate military actions abroad without the consent of Congress
War Powers Resolution (also known as War Powers Act)
What powers are not laid out in the Constitution but used to carry out presidential duties?
Informal Powers
What are written comments issued by presidents while signing a bill into law that usually consist of political statements or reasons for signing, but may also include a president's interpretation of the law itself?
Signing Statement
A right claimed by presidents to keep certain conversations, records and confidentiallity from outside scrutiny, especially scrutiny by Congress
Executive Privilege
The constitutions vague language created an ultimately powerful president, while on the contrast also created a very weak _____________.
Vice President
The presidents use of executive orders is a strong example of the _________ powers the president holds
Informal Powers
What is the name of an informal veto that occurs when the president chooses not to sign a bill within ten days during a time when Congress has adjourned at the end of a session?
Pocket Veto
An agreement between a president and another nation that does not have the same durability as a treaty but not require Senate ratification is known as a...
Executive Agreement
State of the Union Address
According to Hamilton's Federalist No. 70, which four key components create "Energy" in the executive branch?
1. Unity (the executive branch must be led by a single person). 2. Duration (The executive must have an adequate length of time in office) 3. An Adequate Provision for its support (The executive must receive a secure and sufficient financial compensation) 4. Competent Powers (The executive must hold sufficient constitutional authority to perform the job, weak powers lead to a weak execution of the laws)
The president can reject a bill passed by Congress by issuing a veto. However, Congress can check this power by voting to pass the bill again. If two-thirds of both the House of Representatives and the Senate vote in favor, the bill becomes law without the president's signature. This is known as...
The Override Check