Powers of the President
legal forgiveness of a crime
What is Pardon?
the ability to say no to a bill
What is a veto?
What is President of the Senate?
Ceremonial head of government
What is Chief of State?
not included in the Constitution
What are implied roles or powers?
The ability for the President to keep matters of national security
What is Executive Privilege?
the ability to go line by line through a bill and reject what the President does not want included
the legal duties of the First Lady
controls domestic and foreign affairs
keeps a watchful eye on the economy and acts when necessary
What is Chief Economist?
The Chief Executive has the power to issue directives, rules, or regulations that have the effect of law.
What is an Executive Order?
The modern President's most powerful power
What is the use of the Media?
Power the 25th Amendment gives to the Vice President
What is the power to help decide if the President is disabled or unable to serve?
Chief Administrator
What is director of the Executive Branch of government?
Chief of Party
What is leader of their respective political party?
Two limits the Constitution puts on the President's power
Cannot seize private property
Limits on recess appointments
a blanket pardon to a group of law violators
What is Amnesty?
the second in the succession line
Who is the Speaker of the House?
Chief Diplomat
What is determines foreign policy and the spokesperson for the nation?
representative of all the people
What is Chief Citizen?
What is the Imperial Presidency
to reduce a fine or sentence imposed by the court
What is Commutation?
the 25th Amendment, Section 2
What is fill the vacancy of VP by the President nominating someone and the majority of Congress votes yes?
a workaround for the President to use as Commander in Chief
What is can send troops out for 30 days without the approval of Congress?
3 Constitutional requirements to run for President
What is must be 35, born in the US, living stateside for at least 14 years?