Presidential Powers
This formal power allows the president to reject a bill passed by Congress.
A veto
Congress can override a presidential veto with this type of majority
Two-thirds majority
The name given to the president's team of department secretaries
The cabinet
The House that shares the presidents treaty-making power
Senate
This event greatly expanded presidential authority during wartime.
War or wartime expansion of power
This role makes the president the head of the armed forces.
Commander in chief
The right to keep executive communications confidential, especially if they relate to national security
executive privilege.
These large organizations within the executive branch handle specific policy areas.
Federal agencies or departments
This is the president’s annual speech outlining policy goals.
State of the Union
This was the decision made during Shawn v. Reno:
Race could no longer be the sole basis for creating or modifying a voting district
This presidential directive carries the force of law without needing Congress.
Executive order
The Supreme Court can limit presidential actions through this power.
Judicial review
This power allows agencies to interpret laws and create detailed rules.
Discretionary authority
This strategy uses media to shape public opinion and pressure Congress.
Agenda-setting
The informal power that allows the president to bypass Congress' treaty approval check
executive agreements
Presidential role associated with appointments
Chief Executive
This process allows Congress to formally accuse and potentially remove a president.
Impeachment
Number of Cabinet departments.
15
The right to keep executive communications confidential, especially if they relate to national security
Executive Privilege
This claim allows presidents to withhold information from Congress or courts.
Executive privilege
This presidential power involves selecting individuals for federal positions, often needing Senate approval.
Presidential appointments
Name of the law passed by Congress to limit the powers of the president as Commander-in-Chief
The War Powers Resolution (or War Powers Act)
This Federalist Paper argued for a single, strong executive.
Federalist No. 70
This modern communication tool allows presidents to directly reach the public instantly.
Social media
Armed conflict must end within ___ days without congressional approval
60 days