Multiple Choice
Sometimes a president signs a law that they don't necessarily intend to enforce or they may interpret it differently than its original intent. In this case, they usually release a...
signing statement.
The National Security Council....
coordinates the U.S. national security policy.
The president appoints over 3,000 people to the executive branch, however there is only one type of appointment that can NOT be removed or "fired" by the president. Which appointment is that?
Judges
What amendment deals with presidential succession?
25th
What allows a president to refuse to release information to Congress or the courts?
Executive Privilege
In 1948, President Harry Truman stated, “"We approve the claims of the State of Israel to the boundaries set forth in the United Nations' resolution…” by doing so he used which presidential power?
Diplomatic Recognition
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Many of the president's appointments are solely chosen by the president and do not require anyone else's approval. However, some appointments have to go through a confirmation hearing... What part of our government presides over those hearings?
Senate
How many terms can a president be elected for?
What is the role of the president's cabinet?
They are his closest advisors, helping to formulate and carry out the president’s policy in their specific area of responsibility.
How many years is a president's term in office?
4 years
The President reserves the right to negotiate treaties with other countries, but the Senate must approve the treaty by _____ vote.
2/3
The Office of Management and Budget...
Helps develop a federal budget, is the largest organization in the EOP, and sets policy over government spending.
What are the three powers of the Vice President?
President of the Senate, Count electoral votes, serve as president if the president can no longer serve.
The Council of Economic Advisers....
identifies how trends, events, and policy impact the economy.
Presidential Powers
Commands the army, pardons, treaties, appoints judges, signs laws.
The Head of the Executive Branch is...
The President
If the president can no longer serve, who becomes president?
Vice President
Which amendment to the Constitution set a limit to the number of terms a president can serve?
22nd.
Which branch of government must declare war?
legislative
According to the War Powers Resolution....
The president must consult with congress before deploying soldiers into a possible armed conflict.
The President's key personal and political staff.