Executive Powers
The purpose of the Executive Branch
What is enforce laws?
This is the most important check Congress can use on the President's power.
What is impeachment?
Advisory body made up of the heads of executive departments that is appointed by the President.
What is the Presidential Cabinet?
This modern technology allows the president to rapidly respond to political issues and communicate directly with the public.
What is social media?
The President's power to forgive someone for a federal crime.
What is a pardon?
Power of veto, making treaties, and being the Commander and Chief of the military is an example of this type of power
What is a formal power?
The part of Congress that approves all Presidential Appointments.
What is the Senate?
In Federalist 70, Hamilton argues the President needs _________ to be a successful leader.
What is "energy'?
This national event, delivered annually, is broadcast to the public and is used by the president to address key issues and set the policy agenda.
: What is the State of the Union address?
What is 15?
Presidential directives, rules or regulations not passed by Congress.
What is an executive order?
A failed Supreme Court nomination under Ronald Reagan in 1987 led to this slang word.
What is "borking"?
What is a republican government?
The use of a prominent position to influence public opinion and bring about change.
What is bully pulpit?
An informal power that enable the President to secure congressional action.
What is bargaining and persuasion?
Powers of the President can be found in this Article of the Constitution
What is Article II?
The senate approves this type of diplomat who are assigned to various foreign countries to represent the U.S?
What is an ambassador?
This amendment established term limits for the President.
What is the 22nd amendment?
This president successfully used the presidential bully pulpit by doing "fireside chats" on the radio to inform Americans about the Great Depression.
Who is FDR (Franklin D. Roosevelt)?
An informal agreement between the President and a foreign nation.
What is an executive agreement?
Only happens when a legislature has adjourned and the chief executive has not made a decision on the bill.
What is a pocket veto?
This part of the executive branch needs no approval from the senate and work exclusively with the President.
What is the White House Staff?
FOR DOUBLE POINTS: Name all 4 ingredients of Executive Energy mentioned in Federalist 70.
What is
1. unity
2. duration
3. sufficient salary
4. competent powers
This president coined the term "bully pulpit"
Who is Teddy Roosevelt?
The most influential appointment the President can do.
What is a Supreme Court Justice?